Wayanad flood relief, FY25 Beneficiary count: 376
In July 2024, incessant heavy rains in the Wayanad region led to flash floods in the Chooralmala area, where consecutive landslides washed out two villages and claimed over 400 lives.
As an immediate response to disaster, we made in-kind donations of two ambulances, strengthening emergency healthcare services. The initiative reflects our commitment to helping communities in times of need, highlighting the importance of collective action during disasters.
Himachal flood relief, FY25 Beneficiary count: 58
Heavy rainfall resulted in severe flooding and landslides in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh in 2024. This disaster severely affected the connectivity and infrastructure for the people in those areas, including the government primary school in Kuklah village in Mandi that got washed away due to debris avalanche, leaving kids with no place to study.
In response, PwCIF reconstructed the school using locally sourced, sustainable material which included four classrooms, one hall and toilets for both boys and girls, ensuring a nurturing and safe environment for the kids to learn and grow.
Assam flood relief, FY25 Beneficiary count: 4,878
Golaghat in Assam is a flood-prone, low-lying area, making the communities prone to flash floods. The tribal communities native to the region see a high rate of migration due to limited livelihood options. Recognising the need of immediate disaster relief, we donated 1,030 flood-relief kits to the families affected by the 2024 floods.
Flood-resilient agricultural practices in West Champaran, Bihar, FY22-23 Beneficiaries reached: 461
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner Gorakhpur Environment Action Group in West Champaran, Bihar to build resilience among the flood affected communities and create livelihood opportunities. This was done by introducing farm based intervention, building capacity among the affected communities through flood resilient agriculture practices and use of early weather communication channels.
model farmers were trained on climate-smart flood resilient agriculture practices. A wooden boat which could double as a rescue boat was also constructed to be used by the Musahar community for their livelihood.
Sustainable livelihood for displaced communities of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, FY22-23 Beneficiaries reached: 3,322
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner Panchsheel Development Trust in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh to build resilience among the flood affected communities and create livelihood opportunities. model farmers from the displaced community were helped with training on riverbed farming and given goats for income generation. A village development plan was developed that focused on making people self-reliant through the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Additionally, communities were helped with opportunities for attaining quality education and connected to government assistance for their overall socio-economic development.
Making flood-resilient shelters while developing resilient communities, Assam, FY21-22 Beneficiaries reached: 102
PwCIF and NGO partner SEEDS established Nikori Miri Vikas Kendra – a flood-resilient shelter – in Nikori village under the Desoi gram panchayat, Golaghat district of Assam, where the Mising tribal community faces the brunt of flooding. This shelter was made with the help of the local community, by including local masons and using resources such as bamboo. The space includes separate dormitories for men and women, a kitchen area, WASH facilities and accessible infrastructure. The shelter is meant to provide refuge to the vulnerable community members such as the elderly, people with disabilities, pregnant women and others during floods. Moreover, it is designed to be useful in general as well, serving as a space to conduct livelihood and skill training and educational activities in order to cater to the community’s needs.
Response to Cyclone Yaas, 2021
PwCIF, along with its NGO partner, created an emergency response plan for the affected families post the devastation caused by Cyclone Yaas in West Bengal.
The high tides from the cyclone had broken the river banks, causing the saline water to move into the farmlands and as well the ponds. This heavily affected the targeted family’s daily food consumption. The plan was to reclaim the land from saline water, pond reclamation and fishlings distribution, repair and upliftment of four embankment points on the river bandh, dewatering of saline ponds and gardening. Fixing the saline farmlands and ponds benefited more than 1,000 beneficiaries and resulted in them immediately starting their farming and fish cultivation.
Response to Cyclone Amphan, 2020
The super cyclonic storm Amphan cut a swathe through northern Odisha before making landfall in West Bengal in May 2020, with wind speeds rising up to 185 kmph. PwCIF reached out to augment the livelihoods of affected groups in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, particularly families with marginal landholdings, women-led households and those who underwent reverse migration during the pandemic. We supported more than 800 families through soil reclamation and organic vegetable cultivation. Other interventions included duck rearing, vegetable vending, tailoring support and backyard poultry.
PwCIF, along with its NGO partner, reconstructed work sheds that were extensively damaged due to the ruinous impact of Cyclone Amphan. This plan supported women who lost their livelihoods in the village of Kaorakhali in the Kultali block of South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal. This strategy aimed to integrate a short-term response and rehabilitation plan for disasteraffected people, benefitting and supporting the livelihoods of 200 women.
Responding to Cyclone Fani, 2019
PwCIF supported close to 300 families with water-storage systems and refurbished sanitation facilities in Odisha’s Daruthenga Gram Panchayat which was severely affected by Cyclone Fani. These facilities were reconstructed by the community members themselves under the guidance of the partner organisation. Apart from providing safe drinking water, masonry training camps were also organised to help participants, most of whom were women, find sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Response to Kerala Floods, 2018
The 2018 floods were one of the worst natural disasters faced by Kerala, impacting healthcare, shelter and drinking water facilities, especially in remote locations. PwCIF provided support to affected women by arranging for training sessions on making handicrafts. We also supported the partial refurbishment of a workshop that was destroyed in the floods, set up a dust-collector machine and constructed toilets for women workers.
Sustainable agricultural practices, Madhya Pradesh, FY18-19
PwCIF is supporting sustainable agricultural practices through efficient agri-water use and reducing water scarcity through artificial groundwater recharge to augment the livelihoods of marginal farmers in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. The project is expected to enhance the farmers’ incomes by increasing productivity and reducing the input costs, as well as increase the resilience of the community members to cope with the adverse effects of climate variability.
Alternative livelihoods, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, FY20-21
PwCIF has worked in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district for three years to mitigate the impact of recurrent droughts in the region. Apart from building water-conservation structures to support irrigation needs, goat rearing was chosen as an alternative livelihood option by more than 150 small and marginal farmer families. PwCIF committed to cover the costs related to training the families, animal insurance and vaccination.
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