World Vision relief
reaching 8000 families, worst far from over.
World Vision relief
continues to reach more children and their families in flooded districts of Karnataka (Bijapur
district) and Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada and Mehboobnagar district).
Though water has
receded, the worst is far from over. In many camps and villages, World Vision staff have witnessed
waterborne disease cases prevelant among children. And as villagers go back to their water logged
homes, NGOs like World Vision is staring at many hardpressed issues surrounding the aftermath of
this massive flood. These issues are
- Food shortages and food price
rise
- Children's education and children dropping out of school
- Children's
health
- The economic aftermath of both drought and flooding
- Possibile
Migration
World Vision India, National Director - Jayakumar Christian is visiting
families in the worst hit district of Bijapur, Karnataka. He reports, "Food is running out in the
relief camps and it is a matter of days when these families get back to their shattered homes again
not knowing where to get their next meal".
Immediate food aid and non food things were given
to families in Bijapur. World Vision targets to reach 2500 families here. World Vision is looking at
providing possible help to the shelter needs of people.
In Mehaboobbagar and Vijayawada, families
in relief camps were provided with food and non food relief packs.
In Mehboobnagar and
Bijapur, World Vision relief distribution started with the blessings of local government leaders and
people's representatives. World Vision continues to work closely with the government to minimise
duplication and maxmise speed.
Reach out and rebuild lives!
Spokespersons and
their whereabouts:
David Raj: +91 9177701334, Right now at Mehboobnagar, will travel to one of
the worsthit districts, Vijayawada - Premadhara ADP and Bijapur ADP, Karnataka.
Jayakumar
Christian: +91 9840329042, at Bijapur
Theodore Sam: +91 96771 33877, in Mehboobnagar, another
worst hit district of Andhra Pradesh
Reported by Kitkupar Shangpliang, Photos by Theodore
Sam, WV India Communications.
