A Fundraiser for Landslide Affected People in Wayanad, Kerala! - ActionAid India
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A Fundraiser for Landslide Affected People in Wayanad, Kerala!

Author: Joseph Mathai
Posted on: Thursday, 17th April 2025

The Wayanad region in Kerala has been severely affected by devastating landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains, leaving many families displaced and urgently needing relief and rehabilitation. In response to this crisis, we were approached by ActionAid Association India to assist in raising funds for the Wayanad Landslide Relief. We chose the Give fundraising platform as it allowed us to raise funds locally and internationally and because of its ease of use and transparent donation process.

The primary goals of this fundraiser were to:
  • Raise awareness about the devastating impact of landslides in Wayanad.
  • Mobilize funds to provide emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation.
  • Support ActionAid Association India’s on-ground efforts to provide essential aid.
  • Engage a broader community of donors and well-wishers.

The fundraiser was organized by my sister Numaa Raza, a 6th-grade student at Moreland Middle School and I, am 10th-grade student from Westmont High School, Campbell, California, USA. We contacted donors in the USA, India, the Middle East, and ASEAN countries. We raised awareness of the issue and the role of ActionAid Association India in providing direct relief to affected communities. We collected around 907 dollars for this effort and distributed the funds to ActionAid Association India.