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| RRF LAUNCHES EMERGENCY
RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER ANOTHER FIRE CAUSES TWO DEATHS AND DESTROYS 421
SLUM DWELLER HOMES |
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25, 2007: Robin Raina Foundation (RRF) announced
today that it is continuing emergency relief efforts since
April 16th after yet another fire in the slums of Bawana,
India on April 16th afternoon destroyed 421 slum dweller homes
and caused the death of two under-privileged people.
RRF reported that this is the fifth fire in the last six
months in the area. RRF also reported that all the 421 families
lost everything they owned. Besides that loss, the heat of
the blazing sun was another torture faced by these people.
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As the only charity
that has set its base in the slums of Bawana and is trusted
by the people there, Raina Prayas took the lead and launched
immediate relief efforts. Starting with calling upon the Fire
Brigade team, the Raina Prayas volunteers played a stellar
role in the relief efforts. The RRF volunteers jumped into
the fire to save the lives of people, organized immediate
medical relief camp followed by distribution of necessary
items among to the fire affected people like—Tents,
Buckets, Mugs, Ration Material, Utensils, Dress material,
shoes, etc. |
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| RRF provided meals for a few days
in addition to providing shelter to 421 families in the form
of blue tents specially erected to save people from the fire.
RRF also took special care of the impacted parents and families
of the twelve children who are studying at Raina Prayas by providing
rations for one month, clothes, shelter etc. |
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Spokesperson Sanjay Supehia issued an appeal to all the people
of United States to donate generously to the relief efforts.
All donations
payable to “Robin Raina Foundation” should be
sent to:
Robin Raina Foundation – Raina Prayas Relief Center,
510 Covington Cove
Alpharetta, GA 30022
About Raina Prayas
In 2004, Robin Raina Foundation and Prayas, a Delhi based
highly decorated NGO in India decided to set up the Raina
Prayas joint venture initiative in Bawana, for the sole purpose
of promoting literacy among the children living in the slums
of Bawana and providing hope and a future to these kids and
their families. The goal of Raina Prayas is not only to help
educate children in the slums, provide food, clothing and
medical facilities to these children but also to motivate
other organizations to establish similar programs throughout
the city, across the state, and all around the nation.
About the Robin Raina Foundation
A 501(c) charity, Raina foundation has been setup to raise
funds for work to be carried out to empower children who need
help around the world. The foundation's focus is to make a
difference in the lives of children - who are handicapped,
blind, mentally challenged, sick or in need of urgent medical
help and underprivileged kids who need education.
RRF Contacts:
Sanjay Supehia (678)517-8688
ssupehia@rainafoundation.com
Ashish Arora (678)910-2604
aarora@rainafoundation.com
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Celebrity speaks
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I thank Robin Raina foundation for putting tremendous effort in bringing light, hope, comfort, and education to children in need.
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