Our Urgent Response to the COVID crisis in India

We are heartbroken by the current situation in India, which we have been following closely. We are working with our team, organizations on the ground and larger institutions to implement what is needed locally on the ground.

We are also ramping up for the support that will be needed in the future for the 1,000 rural communities we serve in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan. We have identified the ways for the Desai Foundation to be of most service immediately. Outlined below is our focus.

COVID ISOLATION & CARE CENTERS:
We are helping isolation and relief centers open with beds, food, medical supplies, rapid testing, sanitary napkins, medical screenings, and comfort for isolation and pre-critical stage patients.

HELP DESK AND TELEMEDICINE SUPPORT:
For families to access available support after the loss of a loved one, ask medical advice, get answers to critical questions, and encourage them to test, seek assistance, and isolate.

SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT:
We are distributing tens of thousands of COVID kits (thermometers, sanitizer, oximeter, PPE kits, and vitamins), food kits and sanitary napkins. The BiPaps, Oxygen concentrators, and ventilators are on the way.

SUPPORTING WOMEN:
As we always have, our focus both short and long term will be supporting
the women of rural communities.