When one of the Volunteers of CYSD asked Tulasi Behera, a differently abled girl of 21 years, about her well-being, she replied cheerfully, “The dry food basket jointly given by CYSD & Plan has become the saviour for us. The chapatti we made out of the wheat flour is quite testy. The survival kit support along with hygiene kit is so vital for our survival.  We are really grateful to both the organisations for standing behind us during this crisis”.

Tulasi, lives in Behera Sahi slum of Patharbandha under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation area with her parents and a brother of 19 years. Her father used to maintain the livelihood of a four-member family through goat rearing.  While her mother does the household chores, Tulasi helps her father in feeding the goats, finding pasture land and collecting leaf throughout the day, rearing of goat being the only source of the family’s income.

During the course of interaction it was learnt from Tulasi that some other materials, like sanitary napkin and animal foodstuffs, even some financial assistance could have been included in the relief kit.  “Now, we are both physically and economically handicapped. It is too difficult on our part to feed the goats, being our last resource. Struggle for rebuilding the life will be a big challenge for us during this lockdown.” added ill-fated Tulasi.