For 34-year-old Yadram, losing his job amid the pandemic made it difficult to make ends meet for the family, and not being able to afford his 5-year-old daughter's education was the worst blow of all
Every time during the lockdown someones needed to withdraw cash, they have had access to their money. This has happened because of the people employed in financial services
India is in the middle of an extended lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak in the country. Here's a story of how policemen and women across the state are going beyond their call of duty despite pressing concerns back home.
For the coronavirus with no vaccine presently, it is important to practice preventative measures, such as handwashing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. NDTV speaks with hygiene heroes, celebrities and corporates who have come out to help fight COVID-19
Here's how musicians across the country are singing to help lift spirits of many during this period of lockdown due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world and has forced a nationwide lockdown. A new global and Indian reality is work from home, homeschooling, exercising and a lot of other changes in the way people go about their daily routine.
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We are distributing cooked food packages & dry ration kits ensuring children and families do not go hungry. Our cash and voucher programmes allows families to meet any urgent need they may have. World Vision India will also support the restoration and improvement of livelihoods to increase, diversify, stabilise and strengthen existing sources of income.
Working closely with government authorities, we are supporting health facilities and health workers with PPE kits, surgical masks, gloves, thermometer, alcohol based hand rub, disinfectants, antibacterial soap etc. World Vision India is also distributing hygiene kits, has setup hand-washing stations in communities and has trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide community based lifesaving health services.
We are educating vulnerable communities and families, giving them awareness message virtually, and through radio, on COVID prevention, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and mental health. Community volunteers, including Child Protection Units are trained to address all forms of child protection issues. World Vision India is also providing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support to the affected children and their families.
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