The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)
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Emergency Response

Natural disasters affect us all too frequently. Every year, somewhere in India, there is either flooding or drought, which disrupts people's lives and causes widespread chaos. The poor, disabled, and women-headed households are often hardest hit by these disasters. Their homes, often located in less desirable, flood-prone areas and made with temporary materials, are often damaged and even destroyed. Their means of earning a living are disrupted as a result of a natural disaster and, without income or any significant savings, it is very difficult for these families to start again. In the wake of a natural disaster, the poor struggle to purchase food or rebuild their homes.

EFICOR's Response:

EFICOR works to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by disasters by providing food, household articles and psychosocial care. Since 1967, EFICOR has been involved in helping people rebuild their lives in the aftermath of natural disasters. We have helped in restoring land for cultivation, helping people regain their means of livelihood, assisting with the reconstruction of houses etc. Beneficiaries are selected according to the need across sections of the community and care is taken to ensure vulnerable communities are included such as disabled, aged etc. EFICOR coordinates and networks with government and other disaster management organisations for effective relief operations. EFICOR's relief and rehabilitation work is in line with international humanitarian standards.

EFICOR's Relief Intervention in 2025

EFICOR responded across six states in 2025, reaching 2,896 households affected by heatwaves, floods, cloudbursts, and cyclones with water, food, non-food items, cash, hygiene kits, shelter support and psychosocial care, enabling vulnerable families to meet urgent needs and start rebuilding.

Heat Wave Response – Barwani, Madhya Pradesh

  • Location: Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
  • Duration: May-June 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Safe drinking water supply
  • Beneficiaries: 290 households
  • Impact: Reduced dehydration risks and supported families during extreme temperatures

Flood Response – Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • Duration: June-July 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Food and essential non-food items
  • Beneficiaries: 100 households
  • Impact: Met immediate needs and supported cleaning/repair of damaged homes

Flood Response – Karsog Block, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

  • Location: Karsog Block, Mandi District
  • Duration: July-August 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Food and non-food items
  • Beneficiaries: 140 households
  • Impact: Restored basic living conditions and reduced negative coping mechanisms

Flood Response – Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

  • Location: Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh
  • Duration: July-September 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Cash assistance of INR 5,000 per household
  • Beneficiaries: 905 households
  • Impact: Enabled families to prioritise urgent needs and supported local markets

Cloudburst Response – Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand

  • Location: Dharali, Harshil, Bagori and Jhala, Uttarkashi District
  • Duration: August-October 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Cash transfers (INR 25,000), hygiene kits, shelter materials, non-food items, psychosocial support
  • Beneficiaries: 500 households
  • Impact: Helped families rebuild homes, stay healthy, and cope with trauma

Flood Relief – Amritsar and Gurdaspur, Punjab

  • Location: Amritsar and Gurdaspur, Punjab
  • Duration: September-December 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Cash transfers (INR 3,500), hygiene kits, essential non-food items
  • Beneficiaries: 916 households
  • Impact: Supported immediate recovery and restored dignity for affected families

Cyclone Mothen Response – Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

  • Location: Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
  • Duration: October 2025 
  • Relief Provided: Non-food item kits, including tarpaulins
  • Beneficiaries: 18 households
  • Impact: Strengthened temporary shelters and protected families from further exposure

The Evangelical Fellowship
of India Commission on Relief

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B Block Community Centre,
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