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Impact Report
Covid-19 Relief (Awareness & Protection) - 2021
Year: 2021
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Health & Wellness
Programme at a Glance
₹
47,000
Budget Used
2,010
Total Reach
◎
335
Direct Beneficiaries
1,675
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
During the second wave of Covid-19 in 2021, The Dream Welfare Society implemented a high-velocity micro-intervention focused on awareness and basic protection for vulnerable populations. With a lean budget of ₹47,000, the programme distributed masks, soaps, sanitizers, and awareness material to 1,500 individuals, achieving an exceptional cost efficiency of ₹31 per person. While all recipients benefited from improved safety, 335 high-risk individuals—including elderly citizens and frontline street workers—experienced direct life-saving impact, with an additional 1,675 people protected indirectly through household and community safety bubbles.
Key Findings
- Micro-funded interventions can save lives at scale
- Awareness combined with physical protection is highly effective
- Distribution of safety gear leads to immediate behavior change
- Men in outdoor occupations faced higher exposure risk
- Prevention-focused aid yields extremely high social returns
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Covid-19 Relief (Awareness & Protection) - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 47,000 |
| Direct Impact | 335 |
| Indirect Impact | 1,675 |
| Total Reach | 2,010 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Overcrowding due to expectations of food ration distribution
- Difficulty in educating beneficiaries on safe mask disposal
- Managing demand during peak pandemic anxiety
- Limited duration for repeated reinforcement
Learnings
- Clear communication prevents unmet expectations
- Physical distribution of safety gear drives compliance better than messaging alone
- Local street leaders help sustain distribution post-intervention
- Prevention-based aid delivers maximum impact per rupee
Methodology
- Audit of purchase logs and expense records
- Verification of distribution photographs and signature sheets
- Random field verification in markets and residential areas
- Interviews with 50 beneficiaries to confirm usage and understanding
- Segmentation of general vs high-impact beneficiaries
Impact Analysis
- Reduced unsafe reuse of masks
- Increased adoption of washable cloth masks (50% of distribution)
- Improved hygiene practices through soap and sanitizer usage
Conclusion
The Covid-19 Relief (Awareness & Protection) programme of 2021 stands as a benchmark for cost-effective humanitarian response. With just ₹47,000, The Dream Welfare Society safeguarded 1,500 people, delivered life-saving protection to 335 high-risk individuals, and indirectly shielded 1,675 community members. The initiative proves that strategic, prevention-focused interventions can generate extraordinary impact even under severe resource constraints.
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