Project Brief: 50% of the WAH 2001 funds went towards rebuilding the infrastructure in the Bhuj area schools and orphanages as a result of the devastating earthquake in this area.
Project Type: Capex / Infrastructure (description)
Primary Focus: other (description)

Secondary Focus: other

Area: Rural
Supporting Chapter Contact:
Arizona

Status: CLOSED - ENDED
Project Steward: Radhika Rao
Co-Steward: B Ramakrishna
Project Partner(s): Naveen Thakur
Project Address: Gujarat Earthquake Relief
Bhuj, Gujarat
Stewarding Chapter: Arizona

On January 26, 2001, an earthquake devastated the state of Gujarat, India. Most hard hit was the villages of Bhuj, Anjar and Bhachau. The death toll rose to at least 20,000 people, with damages have overwhelming the region. While the area received a lot of immediate aid from around the world, it has been obvious that rebuilding this area will take several years and it is imperative that this area receives support and attention in the long term.

In March 2001, two Phoenix volunteers who hail from the area visited the disaster struck areas met with the people from two local high schools and the Anathashram. Through this site visit, they assessed the needs of the disaster-struck area. Additionally, the volunteers spoke with members of local NGOs and other organizations to pinpoint where help is needed most.
Based on this input from the Phoenix community as well as other Asha Chapters, six specific projects have been identified for WAH 2001.