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COVID-19 has exposed a broken health system

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Your donation will help Oxfam India

  • Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
  • Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce on public platforms.
  • Advocate with the government on the immediate need for strengthening public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.
  • Installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also.
  • Distribute Safety Kit containing Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers in our intervention areas, as well as the community members to help prevent the spread of infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid)

Challenges

Pushing informal workers into poverty

With a complete lockdown, the informal sector workers who belong to some of the marginalised communities — socially and economically — will have to go without wages pushing them further into poverty

Lack of access to healthcare for the poor

India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare , behind its neighbours like China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. And in the current context, it is the poorest who are least likely to be able to access this healthcare and treatment

No Safe homes

There are over 4 million homeless in urban India who are at great risk of contracting COVID-19 because of their living conditions. Physical distancing is advocated to prevent the spread of Coronavirus but most of them have several family members living in one-room homes making them vulnerable to infection

Little or no access to water

Washing hands with soap regularly (essential to prevent the spread of Coronavirus) is a luxury for over 70 million in urban India who live in informal settlements where they end up sharing resources and have community access to sanitation and drinking water facilities. They are rendered vulnerable because they have little or no access to protective measures like sanitisers, and gloves and masks

Why donate monthly

Your monthly donation, of any amount, helps Oxfam India continue working on the ground without any hurdles. In India, costly healthcare pushes millions below poverty line every year, and denies care to many who are already living in poverty. The Coronavirus crisis has made us realise the need for good quality public healthcare and the importance for everyone to stay healthy.

It is a long fight ahead for all of us and we must work tirelessly to overcome this health crisis. With your regular support we can reach out to people across India, demand quality public healthcare for the worst affected communities and ensure that we are better prepared if another pandemic hits.

80G Tax Benefits

Your contributions are eligible for up to 50% Tax benefit under section 80G

Donor Speak

My association with Oxfam India started 9-10 years ago. I find Oxfam's work genuine that shows results in empowering women and children. My contribution to Oxfam is truly helping in creating an impact.

Anup Mukherjee

For the past decade, I have dedicatedly supported Oxfam. I believe in Oxfam's work. Their work on the ground has helped many children receive an education. They work for the most vulnerable people and i will continue to support them to help people in need.

Anita Bakshi

I have been supporting Oxfam for the past 12 years. I'm proud to be associated with an organisation that is committed towards education, women rights and poverty elleviation. I hope to motivate others to join Oxfam India.

Meera Dutt

My association with Oxfam India started 9-10 years ago. I find Oxfam's work genuine that shows results in empowering women and children. My contribution to Oxfam is truly helping in creating an impact.

Anup Mukherjee

For the past decade, I have dedicatedly supported Oxfam. I believe in Oxfam's work. Their work on the ground has helped many children receive an education. They work for the most vulnerable people and i will continue to support them to help people in need.

Anita Bakshi

I have been supporting Oxfam for the past 12 years. I'm proud to be associated with an organisation that is committed towards education, women rights and poverty elleviation. I hope to motivate others to join Oxfam India.

Meera Dutt

My association with Oxfam India started 9-10 years ago. I find Oxfam's work genuine that shows results in empowering women and children. My contribution to Oxfam is truly helping in creating an impact.

Anup Mukherjee

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Tax Exemption Number: DIT(E)/12A/2007-08/O/1764

Disclaimer: Please note that the donation products mentioned are to illustrate activities and the change that your donation can make to the lives of marginalized and vulnerable people. Oxfam India, based on the need on the ground, will allocate resources to areas that need funds the most.