#help india

So this is about an initiative started by a group in Madhya Pradesh, India who have come together to buy oxygen concentrators for hospitals and patients in rural and semi-rural areas.

It isn't news that India is going through a severe oxygen shortage right now, and even more so in rural and semi-rural areas where the number of people working towards procuring resources is low and monetary limitations higher. Amidst this, this group of (currently) 10 people in Ujjain, MP has been trying to collect funds to buy oxygen concentrators and have been able to obtain 5 yet which have been given to patients and hospitals who didn't have one, free of cost.

They've also helped in setting them up and done follow-ups on the recovery of the affected patients which has been possible because 4 out of 10 of them are junior doctors who're also working alongside the Rapid Response team, an incredible initiative founded by the R. D. Gardi medical college.

But one oxygen concentrator costs about ₹46,000 (around 627$ / 516£) and they need all the help that they can get to keep up the good work.

A single oxygen concentrator can help up to 900 patients, so every little donation helps.

I'm writing this on my sister's behalf since she's one of the doctors who's a part of the group, but I'd be urging anyone to donate and/or signal boost even if I wasn't, cause they're really trying to make a difference with this and I really, really hope that they do.

So please help in any way you can, and that includes signal boosting and sharing!

paypal link to donate (other paypal link)

UPI donation link

(more information about the process, how to contact them, and bank account details under the cut)

As you may or may not know India’s covid-19 situation has went from bad to worse in only a couple of days. The second wave has exhausted the health infrastructure as there are more than 400,000+ new cases everyday.

Lack of Supplies

There is a serious need for oxygen in hospitals, as they are running out of supplies. This includes IV bags, ventilators, testing, and multiple other necessities.

Self - treatment/Care

As the hospitals have gotten a massive increase of Covid patients, people have been forced to help and treat themselves. The shortage of oxygen supply limits their capabilities, as well.

Due to these issues, me and a couple others created a fundraiser to help better support the issues occurring. If you could donate or help in any way that would be greatly appreciated. Please reblog and spread the word.

Thank you!!

GISH is joining forces with Vibha, a non-profit organization, to raise money to help the people of India 🇮🇳 in their fight against COVID-19 by providing meals, PPE and oxygen concentrators to over 500 families in rural communities.

Donation Links:*

1. People for Change: battling hunger through daily rations to the trans community and sex workers in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Sex workers are battling a complete loss of income, high HIV rates that increase susceptibility to the virus, and so many other challenges right now, these are folks we really want to rally for!

https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-people-for-change

2. Khaana Chahiye: distributes meals to the most vulnerable in the city of Mumbai. Has distributed 60,000 meals so far in this phase of the lockdown.

https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/khaanachahiye-mumbai-is-battling-hunger-along-with-covid-19-again

3. Project Mumbai: works with several public hospitals to provide them with life-saving healthcare equipment and supplies, to cope with the significant stress on the hospital system.

https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/join-my-campaign-to-help-our-healthcare-heroes-face-the-second-wave-of-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3L4_Ocr7hoBmLqtrPPtmoYiP8efG51fjmMlEsFgsYUPrYkrPbGjPLDpbo&order_id=LC60832170e21c6

5. Mazdoor Kitchen: provides meals, masks, and ration kits to hundreds of people across north delhi, ever since the beginning of the lockdown.

https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/mazdoorkitchen

5. Mission Oxygen: helps hospitals across the country get immediate access to oxygen cylinders and concentrators

https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/mission-oxygen-helping-hospitals-to-save-lives

6. Ambulance Network: HelpNow is an Initiative by young students providing a safe, 24x7 logistics network for transporting COVID patients/suspects, Drugs, Phlebotomists, Healthcare workers (docs, nurses) and Blood/Organs/Medical supplies in India.

Global Coronavirus Appeal | British Red Cross