Help provide Emergency Shelter Kits that give families the safety, protection and support they need to begin rebuilding their lives.
The recent floods in Assam have left thousands of families without the safety of a home. Together, we can help them take the first step towards recovery.
The Situation
The recent floods in Assam have disrupted thousands of lives, leaving families to face the aftermath of the disaster while trying to rebuild their lives. Many homes have been damaged or destroyed, forcing families to seek immediate protection from the elements.
A safe place to live is one of the most urgent needs after a disaster. Shelter provides protection, restores dignity and creates the foundation for recovery.
Assam Floods at a Glance
Why Shelter Matters
When disasters strike, recovery doesn't end with emergency relief. It requires sustained support that helps families move from immediate safety to long-term stability.
Without safe shelter, they remain exposed to rain, humidity and unsafe living conditions. An emergency shelter response enables families to protect their loved ones, preserve their belongings and eventually begin rebuilding their lives with dignity.
The first step towards recovery begins with a safe place to call home.
Habitat for Humanity India's Response
Habitat for Humanity India follows a three-phase disaster response approach that supports communities from immediate relief to long-term recovery.
Our Immediate Priority
Today, our priority is to provide Emergency Shelter Kits (ESKs) to families affected by the floods.
These kits contain essential materials that help families quickly construct temporary shelter, reinforce damaged homes and protect themselves from further exposure while longer-term recovery efforts are underway.
What's Inside an Emergency Shelter Kit?
One Emergency Shelter Kit provides a family with the essential materials needed to create a safe, weather-resistant shelter and carry out basic repairs.
An Emergency Shelter Kit costs INR 10,000, covering the materials, transportation and distribution required to reach families in crisis. Every contribution, regardless of its size, brings us closer to providing a family with the safety and protection they urgently need.
Your Support Creates Immediate Impact
When disaster strikes, timely support can make all the difference.
By supporting an Emergency Shelter Kit, you can help families:
- Create a safe, weather-resistant shelter
- Protect themselves from the elements
- Preserve what remains of their belongings
- Take the first step towards recovery and rebuilding
Supporting Communities Through Every Stage of Recovery
For over four decades, Habitat for Humanity India has worked alongside vulnerable communities to build strength, stability and self-reliance through safe and decent housing. Through our Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR) programme, we have supported families affected by floods, cyclones, earthquakes and other disasters by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing and assistance to repair and rebuild homes. Since 1999, our disaster response efforts have reached more than 73,000 families across India, helping them recover with safety, dignity and resilience.
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Contact us to learn more:
Mohan D'Souza
Director – Resource Development
Habitat for Humanity India
