TechnipFMC In India Partners With Habitat For Humanity For Bihar Flood Response Programme
. Distribution of
Humanitarian Aid Kits to 600 families in Khagaria district
. Distribution of
Humanitarian Aid Kits to 500 families in Darbhanga district
TechnipFMC (NYSE
and Euronext: FTI) under their flagship CSR program in India, Seed of Hope, in
partnership with Habitat for Humanity India, a non-profit organization,
distributed Humanitarian Aid Kits to 1100 families affected by the flood in
Bihar.
In 2017, large parts ofBihar were flooded
between 12th to 20th August. Heavy rains in Nepal had resulted in a sudden
increase in water discharge and flash floods in several rivers – Gandak,
BurhiGandak, Bagmati, Kamla, Kosi, and Mahananda. More than 1500 villages were
flooded in the twelve affected districts. Darbhanga and Khagaria are two of the
worst affected districts in the state with thousands of families being
displaced. Even almost a year later, situation for flood-hit families is still
grim and people need support to restore their lives.
To respond to the ongoing need, TechnipFMCIndia aims to provide Humanitarian
Aid Kits to 1100 families. Each kit consists of tarpaulin sheets, nylon rope,
hand tools, blankets, water filter, kitchen set, plastic mats, bucket and a
hygiene kit.
In 2017, large parts of
To respond to the ongoing need, TechnipFMC
Habitat for
Humanity India’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical
foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat works with low-income,
marginalized families to build homes, provides housing-related services and
raises awareness for adequate housing and sanitation. Since its inception in
1983, Habitat for Humanity India has touched the lives of over 8,84,927
individuals across 20 states of our country.
Habitat for
Humanity India is part of Habitat for Humanity International - a global
non-governmental organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and to
make adequate shelter a matter of conscience and action. The core area of
Habitat’s work in India
is:
. Shelter
Assistance
. Sanitation
. Disaster Risk
Reduction and Response
Habitat for
Humanity works with people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build
houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity
India’s long-term strategic goal for 2015-19 is to impact the lives of
25,00,000 individuals in their dream of living in a safe and a decent home. To
learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.in
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