What India Needs in Light of This Summer’s Floods

December 13, 2018 eurasiacommunity

What India Needs in Light of This Summer’s Floods

India residents stand on the shore as Periyar river flooded following monsoon rains at Aluva, in the Indian state of Kerala, on August 16, 2018. - The death toll from floods in India's tourist hotspot of Kerala increased to 77 on August 16, as torrential rainfall threatened new areas, officials told AFP. (Photo by - / AFP)        (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images)

Earlier this year, there was catastrophic flooding in Kerala, a state in India along the nation’s southwest coast.

Over 60 churches were affected by the rising waters. However, most of the believers who are a part of these churches also lost their homes. Those believers are currently in the process of trying to rebuild their own homes and lives, so the funds for rebuilding the churches is lacking.

Over the past 4 months we have worked to make sure the immediate needs of people in the affected areas are met. Now we are looking to move into the next phase of trying to help them reestablish life in Kerala, by reopening places of worship so we can continue to bring hope and healing to these desperately affected communities.

The average each church needs for repairs is $1,500.00. The money will go towards repairing flooring, walls and roofs, so that people can safely join together in worship again.

If you’d like to help us reestablish the presence of the church in Kerala, you can give securely right here.

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