India is experiencing a catastrophic second wave of COVID-19, consistently surpassing its own daily records of infection rates and deaths. While Delhi has been hit the hardest, the virus has rapidly traveled to smaller cities and towns that are struggling. The situation in India is devastating, and it poses a global risk -- experts warn that the more the virus spreads, the more chances it has to mutate and create variants that could eventually resist current vaccines in circulation, threatening to undermine other countries' progress in containing the pandemic. The 2021 India COVID-19 Recovery Fund is composed of pre-vetted nonprofits based in the United States providing emergency response in India. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations based on up to date information from disaster philanthropy and nongovernmental organization networks, such as the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve. Generally this fund will support healthcare, medical needs, vulnerable populations, and essential services. (Photo: Shivamjoker / Tumisu)

As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 virus, the situation in India has taken a dramatic turn for the worse in recent weeks. The country has seen a significant spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths to record levels, completely overwhelming its healthcare system. We ask you to contribute to and support efforts to provide relief to those effected by the pandemic.

This monsoon, rains lashed the southern state of Kerala in India. Three days of torrential and relentless rains have caused unprecendented damage killing 186 people and destroying over 10,000 homes. Also called "God's own country", the state of Kerala is now facing the worst floods since 1972, bringing 10 of its 14 districts under water. Over 60,000 people are lodged in various relief camps across the 14 districts.

Kerela Flood Relief Fund

Update: we have met the 5K in donations to this fund, and have matched. Additional donations will not count towards the Duo match, but are still eligible for Cisco's match. Duo will match up to $5K of donations TOTAL (from BU members and matrixed teams only) to the fund made through the end of this month, which may also be eligible for Cisco’s Bright Funds match to triple your gifts for a total of $15K.

Sewa International has started ‘Help India Defeat COVID-19’ Campaign and is seeking your support.