Dignity in Disasters

Author: Mayuri Bhattacharjee

We bring you stories of people working on making the lives better of those affected by humanitarian crises and natural disasters. Images and stories of disasters and humanitarian crises are depressing, and they often leave us with a discomforting sense of helplessness. The personal stories that you will hear here will make you view disasters and crises from a lens of solutions. I hope you find inspiration and build your resilience from these stories. Happy Listening!
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She Creates Change X 2018 Kerala Floods: Women, Keyboards, and a Crisis Response
Episode 3
Friday, 18 August, 2023

World Humanitarian Day Special: In August 2018, a catastrophe struck the Indian state of Kerala, casting a shadow of devastation. The Kerala floods claimed over 483 lives and displaced more than a million people, causing a loss of Rs 310 billion (31,000 crore). Amidst this backdrop, a remarkable group of women from various corners of India joined hands to coordinate a rescue campaign enabled by digital tools. This campaign resulted in safeguarding more than 9605 lives. But how did they manage this incredible feat? Who are these women? In this episode, we delve into the stories of Namita, Jincy, and Pranay, who were integral members of this awe-inspiring citizens' group. They prove that anybody can be a humanitarian! These women were brought together by the first She Creates Change training program in 2017, previously organized by Change.org. The She Creates Change program is now a part of Nguvu Collective, and Namita, Jincy, and Pranay are Change Leaders of this collective.