In Partnership with National Funding Agencies

Caritas India Supports KAIROS in Providing Immediate Relief to Affected Families of Kolayad Panchayath Year 2024

As part of the Wayanad landslides, and the heavy rains that lashed, water from the mountains in the forest area of Kannavam Peruva which is part of Wayanad uphill is also the boarder of Kannur district. The overflowing of the river led to severe landslides in the area of Kolayad panchayath of Kannur District. As a result, 38 families of the Tribal Community (Kurichiya), and 3 families from our Diocese under Kolayad Parish (Dalit Christians) were severely affected, with water flooding their homes and have lost their wells in the compound, which was a source of drinking water. They have lost their livelihood ways of domestic animals being washed off in the landslides. These families lost all their belongings, including cots, mattresses, furniture, vessels, study materials of the students, all important documents of their personal identification and clothes. They were relocated to nearby government camps, where they spent approximately three weeks. They have since returned to their homes but face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.

Caritas India extended vital support to KAIROS in its humanitarian response, contributing essential non-food relief items to address the immediate needs of affected families. The assistance included the provision of household items such as cots, mattresses, kitchenware, and cooking utensils.

The distribution of these relief materials was successfully carried out with active community participation, ensuring that the support reached those in urgent need. This timely intervention helped restore a sense of dignity and comfort to families facing hardship, reflecting the shared commitment of Caritas India and KAIROS to compassionate and effective relief efforts.