After a little more than two months, Usthi has almost reached the target of CHF 67,000 for the Covid-19 emergency relief. This enables urgently needed support at four Usthi project sites in India and Nepal. At the end of the current distribution activities, Usthi will have provided food to over 3,000 families.

Despite falling case numbers, the aftermath of the second wave of Covid-19 is still evident in India and Nepal. The labour market has not recovered yet and many people have not been able to find new jobs. Without income, it is hardly possible for them to make ends meet for themselves and their families.

Already in May and June, several distribution activities took place in Hyderabad. This month, another 300 families will be provided with food. By the end of the distribution in mid-July, Usthi will have ensured the distribution of 2,100 packages in Hyderabad.

This week, the distribution of food and protective material has also started at the two schools Ananda and Penthakata. Most of the distribution is addressed to the families of the Usthi school children. All staff are volunteering to help with the distribution. The local police have announced their support and assistance for the campaign. Already 260 food packages have been distributed in Penthakata and 270 in Ananda. Further families will collect their support packages in the next few days.

In the meantime, 350 food packages have also been distributed in Nepal. Considered are families in the Usthi project region of Dhading who are in urgent need of help. Local employees are carrying out the distribution together with the local schools and authorities. The distribution of another 150 packages is planned for the next few days.

The realisation of Covid-19 Emergency Relief is only possible for Usthi thanks to the generous support of numerous private donors, foundations, parishes and the public sector. For this we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts!