Disaster Mangement
Hope in desperate times
AIM Foundation is dedicated to healthcare, education, women empowerment, childcare and environmental initiatives, but in times of crisis, we prioritize immediate disaster relief.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when countless livelihoods were lost, vulnerable communities—especially sex workers—faced extreme hardship due to social distancing measures. In 2020, AIM Foundation stepped in by distributing food packets to the children of sex workers in Rambagan and Sonagachi. We also provided essential rations to street children in Kolkata and underprivileged families in Dakshin Dhupjhora, Jalpaiguri, ensuring they could survive the lockdown.
Following the devastation of Cyclone Amphan, we reached 2,000 families in the Sunderbans with dry food, medicines, sanitary napkins, and masks. To further support affected communities, we set up community kitchens in Maipith and Kuemari Island, providing meals for 15 days in each location.
During the first wave of the pandemic, we recognized the selfless efforts of frontline workers by distributing N95 masks and safety goggles to healthcare professionals and police personnel in Kolkata and Howrah. Similarly, after a massive fire ravaged the Topsia area, we provided clothing to 500 affected families, helping them rebuild in their time of need.
In the wake of Cyclone YAAS, AIM Foundation extended relief to 3,000 families across the Sunderbans, including Ghoramara, Maipith, Choto Mollakhali, and Bali Island. We distributed essential food supplies, medical aid, and critical items such as tarpaulins, rice, wheat, cooking oil, and sanitary napkins. To prevent post-cyclone infections, we also organized free medical camps and distributed medicines in affected areas.
Amid the pandemic, AIM Foundation conducted Rapid Antigen Tests for Forest Guards and local residents in the Sunderbans, contributing to public health efforts.
Our unwavering commitment to disaster relief and community support was recognized by the Sunderban Tiger Reserve Authority, Government of West Bengal, reinforcing our dedication to those in need.
