Meet Nathi
She is overcoming loss while caring for her family through a global pandemic.
Since her husband died, Nathi has had little to no income. Every day brings new challenges to her and her family. Her priority is her children and making sure that they have enough to eat, but that became even more difficult once the COVID-19 crisis hit her community in India.
“COVID-19 has brought havoc to my life. Every day is a struggle to feed my family. I’m a widow with five children to care for, and no one hires widows here.”
Nathi lives in a rural community in Kumbhalgarh, India. Access to basic services is limited, and the COVID-19 lockdown has made it even harder for people to get food and sanitation supplies.
A nonprofit in India, Seva Mandir, is providing relief by partnering with families like Nathi’s to ensure everyone has the essential supplies they need to survive the lockdown and avoid contracting the virus. One way Seva Mandir is serving its community throughout the crisis is by distributing sanitation kits, which contain enough soap and detergent to last a family of five for up to two weeks.
“A lady who works for Seva Mandir came to my home with a sanitation kit. She explained to me and my children how to use the soap and detergent properly,” said Nathi.
Now, Nathi can focus on caring for her children and feeding her family throughout the COVID-19 crisis. To help families like Nathi’s cope with the coronavirus and its devastating impact, give to GlobalGiving’s trusted nonprofit partner, Seva Mandir.
Learn more about GlobalGiving’s Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Original Story by Atul Lekhra, Program Director at Seva Mandir
*Featured photo courtesy of Seva Mandir. Photo does not depict Nathi.
