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October 2008
 Working closely with local NGO and government staff, CINI's Disaster Response Team has so far helped 1,350 of the families worst affected by the Bihar floods.
Family packs have been distributed to families with the following items: saris for women, lungis (a type of sarong) for men's use, towels, soap, detergent powder, folding mats, stainless steel mugs, stainless steel plates and mosquito nets. Having adequate clothing is an enormous comfort and source of dignity for families who have lost everything.
Having plates and cleaning materials will help ward off preventable diseases. Mosquito nets are a crucial means of cutting the chances of developing malaria. Acknowledging the support of CINI, Saraswati Devi, aged 68 years, said, "We lost many things: relatives, livestock and the hope of life. Today, we find the support given to us by CINI is God's Gift and we see reason to revive our hopes for the future."
The bulk of the funding needed for this work has come from CINI UK supporters, CINI staff and Give India. In addition clothing has been collected in India and dispatched to the area with the help of Down2Earth. Further funding is still required as this is an ongoing situation with the flood waters not expected to fully subside for several months.
Support can be sent by clicking here to donate online or sending donations to CINI UK, Suite 631, 456-458 Strand, London, WC2R 0DZ (cheques payable to CINI UK)
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Chandrabindoo to perform in aid of the Child In Need Institute
The famous bangla band Chandrabindoo will be having an intimate gig for just 250 people at Hampstead Town Hall on Saturday 18th October in aid of the Child In Need Institute's (CINI's) work to help poor women and children in India. details here... |
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