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Modes of contributing:

You can choose to donate ONLINE towards ‘KNOW WATER’ campaign 

OR

You can write a cheque in favour of ‘Charities Aid Foundation India’ and send it to: -

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India
Plot / Site No.2, First Floor, Sector C (OFC Pocket),
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi -110070
For queries, contact Manjusha Adlakha I M: +91 97170 10244 I E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gurpreet K Bhatia I M: +91 9999632680 I E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

HURRY! REGISRATION ENDS 20 SEPTEMBER 2019!

*All donations are exempt under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961

An initiative by CAF India to address water crisis in India

Run to ‘KNOW WATER’ campaign; Register for Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2019

The WATER CRISIS could not be more REAL!

More than 20 cities, including New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai, will run out of groundwater by 2020, affecting 100 million people. CAF India in association with Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) aims to initiate a countrywide campaign, KNOW WATER, to promote water conservation in schools.

You can be a part of the campaign by donating* to the cause or by running for the cause at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon**

Campaign objectives:

• To promote and facilitate installation of rainwater harvesting systems in school premises.
• Sensitise school children and teachers through learning programmes and interactive workshops on water conservation and environment protection.
• Bring about behaviour change by involving people in the water discourse through interactive interventions like: mohalla nataks (street plays), chai pe charcha (discussion over tea) and water panchayats.
• Lake conservation programme in cities.
• Tree plantation programme with children.
• Roll-out a 360-degree communication campaign to sensitise urban population about the cause.

For every runner that supports the ‘KNOW WATER’ campaign in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) 2019, we get closer to the water conservation targets set by the Jal Shakti Abhiyan under the aegis of the Jal Shakti Ministry, Government of India

About Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) is one of the world’s most prestigious half marathon and is certified by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). It is categorised within the fastest half marathon courses in the world. This year celebrates the 12th edition under the title sponsorship of Bharti Airtel and will witness participation of some of the best athletes from across the world and within India. The participants will get the opportunity to run through the most historic and scenic roads of Delhi. The run will be telecast LIVE for three-and-a-half hours on Star Sports. The ADHM lends an opportunity for corporates and individuals to run for a cause of their choice. Worldwide, distance running events have gained importance as fund raising platforms. An event like this is a wonderful trigger to support a cause you care for, since, it symbolises community spirit, melts all barriers and provides a unique platform for fund raising. Through ADHM 2019, we are looking at engaging with more and more people to make a desired social impact.

Water conservation and Charities Aid Foundation India

CAF India supports several water conservation and environmental protection projects. These projects have addressed the needs of vulnerable communities and provided them access to clean drinking water, ensured sanitation in schools, and introduced farmers to climate resilient farming in drought prone areas. The organisation has also supported waste water treatment and lake protection projects.

CAF India in partnership with DHFL PRAMERICA Life Insurance started a nationwide campaign ‘Behtar India’ in 2017. While the first phase of the campaign focused on raising awareness on health, hygiene and environment, the second phase (in 2018) focused on making cities cleaner, greener and healthier. The campaign joined hands with citizens, school children and corporates to ensure the tangible outcomes.

Through the Behtar India campaign, CAF India:

• Reached to over 400 schools and benefitted 1.2 Lakh children.
• Campaign ran in over 11 Indian states.
• We partnered with over 11 NGOs and 8 corporates.
• Campaign raised over ₹4 crore

Beneficiaries

Direct beneficiaries:

• School administration
• Local government authorities
• Schools children and teachers

Indirect beneficiaries:

• Urban population

* All donations are exempt under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961

**To run for KNOW WATER, Manjusha Adlakha I M: +91 97170 10244 I

E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gurpreet K Bhatia I M: +91 9999632680 I

E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

HURRY! REGISRATION ENDS 20 SEPTEMBER 2019!

Why Know Water ?

India is currently grappling with the worst water crisis in its history. Millions of lives and livelihoods are under threat. According to the composite water index report released by NITI Aayog in 2018, 600 million Indians face high to extreme water stress with about 2 lakh people dying every year due to inadequate access to safe water. By 2030, the country’s water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual ~6% loss in the country’s GDP. The report illustrates:

• Critical groundwater resources, which account for 40 percent of our water supply, are being depleted at unsustainable rates.
• More than 20 cities, including New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai, will run out of groundwater by 2020, affecting 100 million people.

To counter the situation, government of India launched a nationwide water conservation campaign ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’ under the aegis of the Jal Shakti Ministry, Government of India in July this year. The campaign focuses on five aspects: 1) water conservation and rainwater harvesting; 2) renovation of traditional and other water bodies; 3) reuse of water and recharging of structures; 4) watershed development; and 5) intensive afforestation.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged water as a top priority during his radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ and appealed to people to start a mass movement for water conservation. He urged people to come forward and contribute in conserving water and harvest rainwater during the Independence Day speech.

How CAF India supports the flood victims?

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India is working to provide immediate resources for relief and rehabilitation to the worst affected communities in these states which are in urgent need of temporary shelter support, sanitation and hygiene (especially women and children). Emergency health support services, fodder and shelter support for livestock, access to safe drinking water, and food and nutrition security are also being provided. In addition, long-term rehabilitation to livelihoods and infrastructure as well as disaster risk reduction activities are also a key focus area.

CAF India is reaching out to the affected people with the following support:

Immediate Relief

Providing Health and Hygiene Kits:

Contains bandage, ointment, ORS, sanitary napkins, cotton, nail cutter, shampoo, soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, plastic bucket, water filter, mosquito net, water purification tablets etc.

Health Awareness initiatives: Medical camps will be conducted to prevent any water borne diseases and awareness sessions will be conducted on hygiene, sanitation and prevention of diseases

Providing shelter kit: The shelter kit contains tarpaulin, nylon rope, sleeping mat, candle, matchbox, safety pins, solar lamps etc.

Food Kit: contains rice, dal sugar, salt, oil etc.

Other essential relief support: Emergency Boats, used for mobile medicare.

Rehabilitation:

Livelihoods support: We aim to revive agricultural and other economic activities like crafts, handlooms, restore livelihoods, and provide support for the psychological and social well-being of the affected communities.

Rebuilding community Infrastructure: Our on-ground partners help repair and restore community facilities like schools, aangawadis, community halls etc.

Resilience

Our disaster risk reduction and preparedness program would be based on developing strong community-based institutions. The victims would be provided with necessary trainings, tool kits and country boats, as well as will be linked to relevant government departments. These initiatives will ensure that community volunteers are ready and responsible to deal with disaster when it strikes.