Flood Relief 

Objectives of the Practice

• To offer emergency relief to those affected by the flood by providing essential supplies like food, clean water, clothing, and basic hygiene items.
• To provide educational and psychosocial support to those whose lives have been disrupted, helping them regain stability and rebuild their futures.

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The Context

During recent floods in Kerala, the college’s engagement in relief activities is grounded in a profound sense of social responsibility and community welfare. By mobilizing resources and personnel, the college aims to be a crucial part of the collaborative effort in ensuring the safety and well-being of those stranded. The provision of emergency relief and shelter aligns with the ethos of compassion, aiming to address the immediate needs of displaced individuals for sustenance, shelter, and hygiene. This not only mitigates the immediate suffering but also sets the foundation for a more robust recovery process. The commitment to community rehabilitation and other support stems from a recognition that the aftermath of a flood extends beyond the floodwaters’ recession, necessitating sustained efforts to rebuild lives, infrastructure, and communities. By offering essential supplies and creating temporary shelters, colleges become crucial pillars of support for displaced individuals, fostering a sense of security and stability in the aftermath of a flood.

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The Practice

Flood Relief Activity: The students from the college engaged in the flood relief activities to offer emergency relief to those affected by the flood and  educational and psychosocial support in varied times.

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Evidence of Success

• Flood Relief Activity in Wayanad: In August 2019 the Department of social work of the college collected different materials and money for flood relief activity. Staff and students went to Wayanad where the flood affected. The college collaborated with Sreyas, an NGO in Wayanad and  distributed money and essential  materials for the flood affected people. 
• The students of the college engaged in flood relief activities during the 2021 Kerala Flood. The activities were conducted in Mutholy Panchayath and Pala Municipality with the help of Janamaithry police. The students engaged the children in different relief camps in Kottayam and supported people who were affected by floods through financial support, material support and more importantly psycho – social support. The student volunteers helped the people to rebuild their houses which were destroyed due to landslides  and floods.  
• On 21st October 2021, the college donated essential items to the Kootikal flood victims.

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Problems Encountered and Resources Required

The timely distribution of collected materials was significantly impacted due to road damage in many regions of the flood-affected area.

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