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Post rehabilitation of the needy after the catastrophe

100% literacy attained by the state could be ascribed to the social inclusiveness that prevails in the society in general, in the state of Kerala. I do have faint memories of the feudal system prevailing in Kerala, in my childhood, which today is almost non existent. This has resulted in social inclusiveness today existing in the state and was very evidently visible, be it the anonymous fishermen folks and the off-duty civil servants, not to forget the unknown individuals who so selflessly contributed their 'bit' in the rescue operations when many of the the political class 'retreated'! The society now needs to revitalize themselves to face the aftermath of this major catastrophe.

 When will we learn to hear to the noises that predicts such calamities like the 'ignored' Gadgil report? When will the motive of development, laced with greed give way to a thought process which can be good for all? When will we stop the brazen abuse of nature, which is a major reason for such huge calamities? Let us be clear that the wheels of misery will keep churning out such disaster, even of greater magnitude, if we do not mend our ways and respect the nature we all so proudly seem to appreciate - oh! so much for God's own country.
People walk along a muddy road in Kochi. (AFP)
The outpouring of support and contribution for the cause is indeed appreciable and in fact newspapers inform us that all items of daily needs have been flooded into the state from the good samaritans from around the country and we must make sure that the effort continues in the coming days as people return to their tormented homes and those of them who have lost everything needs to be supported for a while more till they are able to stand own their own two feet. Identifying the real needy and giving them support to come back to normalcy is our responsibility too. Now comes the real challenge of post-rehabilitation work where we wish to chip in to reach the real needy who have not yet been able to get from the Government and the NGOs, and so the effort by our small group. 

 If you feel encouraged to donate, please proceed go ahead and send your contributions to:
Account name : St. Mary's  Orthodox Syrian Church Youth League
Account no : 13730100018594
IFSC CODE: FDRL0001373   
Bank : Federal bank limited, Sector 8, Chandigarh
Swift Code for foreign donations : FDRLINBBCGH 

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