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Rain Basera (रैन बसेरा) Programme - 2009
Year: 2009
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Community Support & Humanitarian Relief
Programme at a Glance
₹
1,25,600
Budget Used
1,130
Total Reach
◎
800
Direct Beneficiaries
330
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 0
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Dream Welfare Society’s Rain Basera (रैन बसेरा) Programme provides immediate, safe, and dignified temporary shelter to homeless and highly vulnerable individuals during periods of extreme weather. Seasonal challenges such as heavy rainfall and cold waves expose daily wage workers, migrants, elderly individuals, and people without stable housing to severe health and safety risks. The programme serves as a highly cost-effective emergency shelter intervention, significantly improving safety, dignity, and overall well-being among at-risk populations.
Key Findings
- Temporary shelter is critical during environmental emergencies
- Shelter access significantly reduces health and safety risks
- Seasonal relief interventions deliver strong humanitarian value
- Shelter-based support indirectly stabilizes families and dependents
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Rain Basera (रैन बसेरा) Programme - 2009 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,25,600 |
| Direct Impact | 800 |
| Indirect Impact | 330 |
| Total Reach | 1,130 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Limited shelter capacity during peak seasonal demand
- Sudden surge in shelter needs during extreme weather
- Short-term nature of shelter solutions
- Limited sanitation and infrastructure in some shelters
- Need for continuous monitoring and management
Learnings
- Timely shelter intervention prevents severe hardship
- Shelter support must be integrated with food, health, and sanitation services
- Flexible and scalable shelter models are essential
- Coordination with local authorities improves effectiveness
- Dignity must remain central to humanitarian design
Methodology
- Interaction with shelter users and caretakers
- Observation of shelter conditions and usage patterns
- Discussions with beneficiaries on safety and well-being
- Cross-verification with field staff and local authorities
- Relief programmes focus on immediate needs
- Long-term housing stability requires extended interventions beyond the programme period
Impact Analysis
The impact analysis reflects the programme’s outcomes on beneficiaries’ well-being, highlighting changes in security, stability, and overall living conditions.
- Safe, weather-protected temporary shelter
- Reduced stress, anxiety, and fear among homeless individuals
- Enhanced dignity and mental well-being
- Strengthened trust between vulnerable communities and support systems
- Expansion of seasonal shelters in high-need areas
- Integration with food, healthcare, and livelihood programmes
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