Programme at a Glance
₹
5,00,000
Budget Used
21,372
Total Reach
◎
3,562
Direct Beneficiaries
17,810
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Covid-19 Relief (Second Wave Response) programme was launched by The Dream Welfare Society during India’s most severe public health crisis in 2021. With a total expenditure of ₹5,00,000, the initiative delivered rapid survival support—including dry ration kits, protective equipment, and basic medical supplies—to the most vulnerable communities. The programme reached 4,000 individuals, with 3,562 verified high-impact beneficiaries whose immediate survival and stabilization were ensured. Through household-level protection and community shielding, the intervention indirectly benefited 17,810 people, achieving a total reach of 21,372 at a highly efficient cost of ₹125 per person.
Key Findings
- Emergency relief at scale can be delivered with extreme cost efficiency
- Survival support prevents asset distress and debt during crises
- Community-level saturation creates “safe zones”
- Awareness material is as critical as food and medical kits
- One stabilized family protects multiple others during contagion
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Covid-19 Relief Program - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 5,00,000 |
| Direct Impact | 3,562 |
| Indirect Impact | 17,810 |
| Total Reach | 21,372 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Volunteer safety during peak infection periods
- Market shortages of medical devices (oximeters, thermometers)
- Social stigma associated with receiving ration aid
- Documentation delays due to crisis conditions
Learnings
- Decentralized storage hubs improve speed and coverage
- In-kind relief ensures aid is used for survival needs
- Door-to-door delivery preserves dignity of beneficiaries
- Brief counselling at distribution points is essential
- Prevention-focused aid maximizes impact per rupee
Methodology
- Audit of relief distribution logs (4,000 entries)
- Invoice verification for ₹5 lakh procurement
- Field verification of 400 households (10% sample)
- Focus Group Discussions with beneficiaries
- Observation of post-intervention hygiene behaviour
- Vulnerability-based impact categorization
Impact Analysis
- Reduced infection risk through mask and sanitizer usage
- Use of reusable cloth masks reduced medical waste
- Eco-friendly packaging minimized plastic use
Conclusion
The Covid-19 Relief (Second Wave Response) programme of 2021 stands as a benchmark for efficient, dignity-centred humanitarian action. By stabilizing 3,562 high-risk families and indirectly protecting 17,810 community members, The Dream Welfare Society demonstrated that organized compassion—executed with speed, accountability, and cost efficiency—can significantly reduce suffering during national emergencies.
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