By Julia Matthew | Managing Director
Dear Friend,
Today, 2.8 billion people live without adequate shelter. In some countries, 90% of the urban population lives in slums. Flash floods caused by extreme rainfall, often triggered by climate change, impact the daily lives of people in the slums.
According to a slum dweller, “Water is a big issue. Heavy rain and flooding are causing damage to our homes. The floodwater rises to our beds. We suffer a lot from flash floods. We don’t know what to do or where to go”
Looking at the sad plight of slum dwellers, El Shaddai has made efforts to improve their lives in Goa. Our outreach workers distribute tarpaulin sheets, blankets, and food to slum dwellers.
We have a story of a woman named Shilpa (name changed). She lives in one of the slums of Goa. The conditions of slums are pathetic and each day is a struggle to live. Yet she goes about her day with her three children and husband. They go for many days without food, the roofs are constantly leaking during rainfall and it gets freezing at times. We came across this woman’s sad condition and provided tarpaulin sheets to her, got her home repaired and is been providing home-cooked hot meals daily.
She is happy now and goes about her day with a smile on her face. Her story is a testament to the resilience of slum dwellers in Goa. While they face numerous challenges, the strength of the community and the hope for a better future drive them forward.
We are able to provide help to all such communities because of your continuous support and generosity. Your support empowers us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of slum dwellers. Together, we are building a brighter future!"
Sincerely,
El Shaddai family!
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