Standing by its commitment to vulnerable communities, SIDS responded swiftly to the devastation caused by Cyclone YAAS in the Sundarbans. Pathar Pratima block was among the worst affected. As always, SIDS supported flood victims by distributing essential relief, including ration items such as rice, flour, mustard oil and musur dal, along with cooked meals and safe drinking water to affected families.

The Sundarban region, SIDS’s project area, was severely hit by Cyclone AMPHAN, destroying homes, agriculture, and fisheries due to saline water intrusion. Daily laborers lost all work opportunities. In response, SIDS supported 60 poor families of Daspur village by distributing tarpaulins, clothing, rice, flour, lentils, and edible oil. The relief was made possible through donor contributions, community support, and cooperation from local administration and Panchayats.

COVID-19 spread rapidly after migrant laborers returned home following the nationwide lockdown. Poor families lacked basic knowledge of prevention, increasing health risks in the target area. To combat this, volunteers conducted door-to-door awareness visits and public announcements. Masks, sanitizer, and soap were distributed to promote hygiene. Relief items like rice and flour supported jobless families, while awareness programs educated vulnerable mothers on COVID-19 prevention.