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As the cases of COVID-19 are increasing with each passing minute, we as a nation must stand together and help each other, especially the underprivileged strata of the society.
Taking forward the belief of Ibrahim Hooper - “Making a donation is the ultimate sign of solidarity”, CAclubindia in collaboration with Breathe India has decided to raise funds for those infected with the virus and their families.
HOW ARE WE HELPING PEOPLE?
The entire amount collected from the fundraiser will be utilised towards buying concentrators, cylinders, oximeter and other medical equipment as required.
All the documents (our update, SLF/RWF update, POs, Product Specifications), etc regarding the funds donated. can be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Nm8ntSk_FuzklPBF82eSLdrAnl8DRJza
ABOUT THE BREATHE INDIA CAMPAIGN
PHASE I: The Breathe India Campaign was initiated by a bunch of us (IITK Alumni) as a necessary initiative to aid in the current ongoing COVID crisis. Phase I of the campaign, in collaboration with SaveLife Foundation has successfully raised an amount of Rs 2.5 Cr in 4 days, connected with 10+ vendors and closed deals to procure ~250 concentrators (details in annexure 2) with an expected delivery before May 10th for distribution in Delhi NCR.
PHASE II: For Phase II, we have partnered with RightWalk Foundation (RWF). RWF is a lucknow based NGO which works with slum communities in eleven districts of UP. During Phase-2, we will work in collaboration with RWF for providing oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, medical kits or any other medical equipment as required in the eleven districts of UP.
AN APPEAL TO YOU
In these ever so challenging times, we appeal everyone to come forward and contribute towards the well being of our nation and our people, who really need your support during this crisis.
In these ever so challenging times, we appeal everyone to come forward and contribute towards the well being of our nation and our people, who really need your support during this crisis.
Every penny of donation to this fund will help empower the needy and the underprivileged who are fighting the battle with the virus.
EVERY PENNY COUNTS. REMEMBER, IT DOESN’T TAKE A BIG DONATION TO HELP SOMEONE, JUST A LOT OF LITTLE DONATIONS AND GIVING IS NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING A DONATION, IT IS ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Let us together make a difference!
DONATE NOW!
An important thing to keep in mind for foreign donors: Please transfer as much funds as you can through Indian accounts: they can be more quickly disbursed!
Keep following the page for more updates. All the documents (our update, SLF/RWF update, POs, Product Specifications), etc. can now be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Nm8ntSk_FuzklPBF82eSLdrAnl8DRJza
Thanks for all the love you have showered on us.
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About CAclubindia:
CAclubindia is an interactive platform for Tax, Accounting and Finance Professionals & Taxpayers. With a Member Base of more than 3 million and counting, CAclubindia boasts of being the top-notch resource site for professionals, taxpayers and students. Our vision is to create the largest niche knowledge-sharing community for professionals in the country and to create a bridge between the people looking for assistance and the professionals who can help them.
About Breathe India Team:
Ashutosh Ranka graduated with a B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2016. He is currently pursuing MPA from London School Of Economics. His previous work experience includes working with McKinsey & Delhi Government.
Isha Agrawal graduated with a BT-MT degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2016. She has been working as an Analog Design Engineer in Texas Instruments for the past 5 years.
Nikhil Asati graduated with a B.Tech degree in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2017. He is currently working as a consultant with EXL Services.
Kavya Eluru graduated with a MSc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing from IIT Kanpur in 2014. She is currently working in the Business Finance Team in Udaan. Her previous experience includes working in EdTech & Construction Industry.
Randhir Shah graduated with a BT-MT degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2014. He is currently working as a Senior Field Engineer and Customer Engagement Coordinator in Schlumberger, Mumbai for the last 7 years.
About Right Walk Foundation, our phase-2 partner NGO:
Since its inception, RightWalk has prioritized Social Inclusion, and this has remained the hallmark of its practice. At RightWalk, everyone is a Public Policy Entrepreneur who envisions “Social Inclusion,” and cognizes that Public Policy Advocacy is important for the change we wish to see. We have been perpetual in improving the laws, the policies and the systems that impact inclusion and the communities we serve, giving us an opportunity to be one among the most persuasive and compelling messengers of social inclusion on the planet. We have strong network with public and social eco-system manifested by our strong ties with National Informatic Center-UP, WB and Jharkhand, Microsoft Research, Stanford University, Central Square Foundation, and UNICEF who are some of our technology, strategic and thought partners.
About SaveLife Foundation, our Phase-1 partner NGO:
SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to saving lives in India since 2008. When COVID-19 hit India in 2020, in particular the capital city-state of Delhi, SLF’s traditional expertise in emergency medical response, first-responder training, and data analytics directly intersected with the needs imposed by the novel virus. Given its existing relationship (through a working MOU) with the Government of Delhi, SLF was immediately requested to help address these problems for the State and people of Delhi. SLF has since helped optimize State’s ambulance service reach people faster, increase the capacity of the emergency response system, and provide direct relief to those affected the most by the pandemic by providing over 10,000 PPE kits for frontline health workers, 80,000 meals for the needy affected by the national lockdown, 60 additional ambulances for the City of Delhi and 100 sanitization machines for ambulances carrying COVID positive patients.
Ashutosh Ranka graduated with a B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2016. He is currently pursuing MPA from London School Of Economics. His previous work experience includes working with McKinsey & Delhi Government.
Isha Agrawal graduated with a BT-MT degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2016. She has been working as an Analog Design Engineer in Texas Instruments for the past 5 years.
Nikhil Asati graduated with a B.Tech degree in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2017. He is currently working as a consultant with EXL Services.
Kavya Eluru graduated with a MSc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing from IIT Kanpur in 2014. She is currently working in the Business Finance Team in Udaan. Her previous experience includes working in EdTech & Construction Industry.
Randhir Shah graduated with a BT-MT degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2014. He is currently working as a Senior Field Engineer and Customer Engagement Coordinator in Schlumberger, Mumbai for the last 7 years.
About Right Walk Foundation, our phase-2 partner NGO:
Since its inception, RightWalk has prioritized Social Inclusion, and this has remained the hallmark of its practice. At RightWalk, everyone is a Public Policy Entrepreneur who envisions “Social Inclusion,” and cognizes that Public Policy Advocacy is important for the change we wish to see. We have been perpetual in improving the laws, the policies and the systems that impact inclusion and the communities we serve, giving us an opportunity to be one among the most persuasive and compelling messengers of social inclusion on the planet. We have strong network with public and social eco-system manifested by our strong ties with National Informatic Center-UP, WB and Jharkhand, Microsoft Research, Stanford University, Central Square Foundation, and UNICEF who are some of our technology, strategic and thought partners.
About SaveLife Foundation, our Phase-1 partner NGO:
SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to saving lives in India since 2008. When COVID-19 hit India in 2020, in particular the capital city-state of Delhi, SLF’s traditional expertise in emergency medical response, first-responder training, and data analytics directly intersected with the needs imposed by the novel virus. Given its existing relationship (through a working MOU) with the Government of Delhi, SLF was immediately requested to help address these problems for the State and people of Delhi. SLF has since helped optimize State’s ambulance service reach people faster, increase the capacity of the emergency response system, and provide direct relief to those affected the most by the pandemic by providing over 10,000 PPE kits for frontline health workers, 80,000 meals for the needy affected by the national lockdown, 60 additional ambulances for the City of Delhi and 100 sanitization machines for ambulances carrying COVID positive patients.
