The substantial rise in COVID19 cases has made India the country with the second highest rate of infection in the world. To date there have been 71,642 deaths throughout the country. The rural villages close to Nandri which have so far mostly escaped the virus, have been enduring untold economic hardship. The financial effects have been devastating. Many of our people have lost their jobs and have been left with no income to support their families. without Nandri they simply would not survive.
Nandri anticipated the appalling impact that Corona Virus would have on the economy and immediately implemented food distribution programmes and distribution of personal protective equipment to our mothers and frontline workers.
Our Micro finance schemes have literally been a life saver for our mothers and their families. Because of their small businesses, they have been able to maintain an income and survive. Many of our mothers had purchased a cow through our micro finance scheme, giving them both a food source through the produced milk and also an income through selling the milk products. This has enabled them to maintain an income and buy food for their families.
Last month Nandri supported 60 new Micro finance loans for new mothers, with a loan of Rs 30000, enabling them to start their own income generating micro business. 37 of these mothers chose to buy a cow and many of them bought sewing machines or opened small shops. These micro businesses will provide vital income for the mothers and their families, giving them a means to survive this pandemic. 60 families lives have been changed. They have a a brighter future for themselves and their children, thanks to Nandri and a just a small loan. These mothers and their families have been given hope and a renewed sense of optimism, when so many in India are desperately struggling to survive this pandemic.
We can only do this with your help and with your help we can reach even more impoverished families and change their lives. On behalf of all our grateful mothers and their families, a big Nandri to you all. If you would like to support our life changing work……
