This Program is aimed at supporting the families of daily-wage workers, who are unable to earn their living due to the COVID-19 crisis and related nationwide lockdown in India. Under this program, we'll pay Rs.2,500/- each (with a maximum up to Rs.5,000/-) per selected family. 

Those working in the following sectors shall be qualified:

1. Domestic help (or housemaid)

2. Drivers/cleaners in auto-rickshaw, pickup, taxis, private bus etc

3. Shopkeeper or salesperson in shops of non-essential items (e.g.: textile shops, fancy stores)

4. Laborers in the construction and farming sectors

5. Other daily-wage workers hit by the Covid-19 crisis

* Families of widows/widowers, and those with recurring medical bills, will receive higher precedence for payout.

* Those who earn a regular monthly income will not be considered in this program, except for a convincing reason.

The Program may also fund essential items such as gloves, masks, and items for public-kitchen (eg:carry-bags, wood, rice and vegetables for public kitchen).

Excess funds if received will be used to support the Livelihood of those whose primary livelihoods were destroyed by the lockdown (eg: banana farm, vegetable farm, chicken farm) or in natural disasters.

Thanking you,
Shaji Jose Parayil
Chairman (Annemarie Foundation)