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Relief & Rehabilitation Restoring Lives, Rebuilding Futures.

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1. Winter Relief Programme

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As the severe cold wave grips Kashmir, mercury touches minus degrees. Winter may be harsh for the economically disadvantaged sections of the society, especially those living in Shanties (Tin Sheds, Kaccha houses etc). These people can’t afford warm clothes, blankets, Kangries, hot-water bottles and other essentials required to keep themselves warm during the harsh winters. Some of them even struggle to feed their families. HELP Foundation reaches to the poor and needy people and provide them winter relief kits and food parcels during the harsh winters every year. Winter relief kits include bedding blankets, floor blankets, winter clothing, hot water bottles and Kangries.

 

2. Food Aid Programme

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HELP Foundation distributes dry ration kits among the poor and needy every year. The dry ration kits include 25Kgs of Rice, 10 Kgs of Wheat Flour, 5 Litres of Edible Oil, 1Kg of Sugar, 2 Kg of Salt, 1 Kg of Semolina,1Kg of Ghee,1 Kg of spices, and ½ kg of Tea leaves. 

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3. General Aid

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Along with interventional programmes covering various aspects of human development, HELP Foundation also engages with individuals to support the meritorious and needy, especially for medical and education support. For all-round progress, the focus needs to be on appreciating human capital through improved access to good quality education, skilling and healthcare, with the aim of empowering the target group to contribute to their own, society’s and the nation’s development. Although education is regarded to be a ticket out of poverty, ironically, the cost of education is the principal obstacle to achieve that. Health issues are a major cause of financial stress. The rising cost of hospitalisation and medicines have rendered full medical treatment beyond the reach of the common population.

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4. Covid 19 Response

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The steady rise in covid-19 infections on daily basis rose to alarming levels and authorities moved in to enforce strict lockdown across the UT. In the emerging scenario, Help Foundation geared up to respond to the emerging humanitarian situation in J&K. The Foundation worked on various fronts to respond to the situation.

i) Relief Distribution

HELP Foundation worked relentlessly to provide the daily essentials — hygiene kits, medical Aid, and Food Parcels to the families whose economic situation deteoritated due to severe lockdown imposed by the authorities.

ii) Support to Hospitals

Provided safety gears and face masks to healthcare workers in Kashmir Valley. The safety gears and masks were provided to front line health workers in Covid-19 designated hospitals for their protection. Our support was acknowledged and appreciated by Hospital authorities and State Administration. The project helped us to provide protective gear and face masks to 6 District Hospitals, 5 Sub-District Hospitals, 1 Trauma Hospital, 3 Emergency Medical Service Centres and 5 Primary Health Care Centres. 3000 PPE suits (Disposable and reusable), 1000 rubber gloves, 3000 N95 masks and 20000 3-layer masks were provided under the project.The project also provided two laryngoscopes to Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar.

iii) Touch Free Handwash Facility

For the prevention of Covid spread, touch free hand washing facilities were installed at different locations. The facilities with clean water and liquid soap were made available in locations where public footfall was allowed during Covid lockdown including hospitals, banks, grocery stores and pharmacies, airport and vegetable markets etc. The touch free hand wash facilities were cleaned and refilled with liquid soap on daily basis. The relocation of the facilities is being done on the basis of assessment on the number of persons using the facility for hand washing for optimum usage of the facility.

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HELP Foundation J&K continues to play a vital role in the rehabilitation and recovery of communities affected by displacement, disasters, and economic hardship. While our past interventions laid the groundwork for immediate relief and long-term rebuilding, today our efforts are more focused, community-driven, and sustainable. We are actively supporting individuals and families in reviving their livelihoods by offering targeted assistance that enables them to regain economic stability and independence.

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Our current rehabilitation work includes the provision of soft, interest-free loans and material-based support to help people rebuild or restart their businesses especially small shopkeepers, vendors, and artisans whose livelihoods were disrupted. These individuals are provided with business revival kits that may include stock materials, basic infrastructure repairs, or tools specific to their trade. Whether it's a tailoring shop, a grocery store, a shuttering unit, or a food stall, HELP Foundation ensures that support is tailored to the actual needs of the beneficiary.

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In addition, we focus on empowering women through home-based income-generating activities. Women are supported in setting up small businesses such as boutiques, embroidery units, beauty parlors, and spice or pickle-making enterprises. These initiatives not only provide financial independence but also strengthen the role of women within their households and communities.

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Emergency Response: Standing By in Times of Crisis.

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HELP Foundation has consistently stepped forward during the region’s most challenging times:

• 2005 Earthquake: Provided immediate food, shelter, and medical care to hundreds of families devastated by the earthquake.

• 2014 Kashmir Floods: Carried out critical rescue and relief operations, distributing emergency rations, medical kits, and clean water while relocating affected families to safer zones.

• 2009 Sopore Floods: Offered food supplies, warm clothing, and temporary shelter materials, followed by post-crisis home renovation support.

• 2019 Cheenkral Mohalla Fire: Responded immediately without waiting for formal calls for help by supplying emergency food, clothing, and shelters. Continued support included financial aid and building materials for reconstruction.

These interventions reflect the Foundation’s ethos of immediate, compassionate, and community-led action.

Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Emergency

HELP Foundation doesn’t stop at relief it builds back lives with dignity. The organization has implemented impactful, long-term rehabilitation initiatives that empower families to regain control of their futures.

Housing Support

For families who lost homes, the Foundation has constructed small housing units, enabling them to rebuild life in safe, stable environments.

Livelihood Restoration

To foster economic self-reliance:

• Soft Loans were provided to women to start businesses such as beauty parlors, boutiques, and art & craft centers.

• Business Revival Support helped men and women open shops, purchase handcarts, or reestablish trades like tailoring, barbering, and painting.

• Sector-Based Rehabilitation included support for setting up:

  • Cow and Pashmina Centers

  • Crockery and Readymade Garment Units

  • Shuttering Units

  • Fishing Boats and Sand Extraction Boats

  • Pharmaceutical and Provision Stores

These initiatives have not only restored incomes but have helped rebuild community structures and local economies from the ground up