INDIA MISSION 2023 – Delhi, Bihar & Assam, India 2023

The India Mission, carried out collaboratively by CHILDRITY and AICT, spanned from June 10th to June 18th, at Delhi, Bihar and Assam. This mission aimed at addressing critical issues such as poverty, health crises, disaster relief, education, and the welfare of marginalized communities in India.

• AICT arranged a visit for the team to a slum area in Delhi for the team to witness firsthand the living conditions of the people there
• As part of the mission’s efforts to bring joy and happiness to children, CHILDRITY & AICT prepared candies to 150 kids aged 5 to 12 years old.
• AICT prepared 200 hot meals for distribution to the children in the village; promoting their nutritional well-being.
• In addition, 200 toys were handed out to the children by CHILDRITY to engage them in playful activities.
• The team also visited Jogeeeya in the Sitamari District, an area affected by a recent typhoon that caused damage to 300 houses and injured 150 individuals. Their houses were constructed with clay and wood.
• We distributed 10 sewing machines to 10 beneficiaries, supporting skill development.
• AICT generously distributed 9 battery rickshaws on behalf of CHILDRITY, empowering 9 individual beneficiaries with enhanced livelihood opportunities.
• We handed out 330 food parcels to 155 families in need. Each food parcel contained essential items such as rice, oil, sugar, salt, and dal, addressing nutritional needs and promoting food security.
• AICT added 20 additional food parcels, ensuring support for more families.
• The mission successfully installed 8 handpumps to provide access to clean and safe water for the communities. Out of these, 6 handpumps were 250FT deep, while 2 were 100FT deep, serving the water needs of the beneficiaries.