Andhra Pradesh has been battered by two back-to-back cyclones, Arnab and Murasu, leaving thousands of families struggling with flooding, damaged homes, and loss of essential livelihoods.In this difficult time, Rapid Response is stepping forward to provide emergency relief and support long-term recovery for affected communities.
To support the recovery of cyclone-affected communities in Andhra Pradesh through integrated relief and rehabilitation interventions.
1. Provide immediate food assistance to vulnerable households. 2. Improve hygiene and sanitation conditions. 3. Support families with emergency shelter materials. 4. Restore children's access to education. 5. Revive livelihoods affected by the cyclones. 6. Rehabilitate damaged schools. 7. Strengthen healthcare infrastructure through renovation of cyclone-affected health centres.
Each family will receive approximately two weeks supply of essential food items, including rice, wheat flour, pulses, cooking oil, sugar, salt, spices and biscuits.
The hygiene kit includes bathing soap, washing soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitary napkins, towel, bucket, and mug.
Each shelter kit may include heavy-duty tarpaulin sheets, ropes, ground sheets, blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets and a solar lantern.
Each education kit includes a school bag, notebooks, pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, geometry box and water bottle.
1. LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION (Rs 15,000/family) The project will support affected households in restoring sustainable sources of income through interventions tailored to local needs. Possible support includes: Sewing machines, Fishing nets, Farming tools, Livestock support, Toolkits for skilled workers. 2. RENOVATION OF CYCLONE-AFFECTED SCHOOLS (Rs 15,00,000/school) The project will support the cyclone affected government schools. Typical renovation activities include: Structural repairs, Flooring & Painting, Electrical & Plumbing works, Drinking water facilities & Handwashing stations, Toilets, and Classroom furniture. 3. RENOVATION OF CYCLONE AFFECTED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES (Rs 15,00,000/phc) This project will support the cyclone affected primary health centres. Typical renovation activities include: Structural repairs, Flooring & Painting, Electrical & Plumbing works.
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