COVID-19 Response & Relief Programme In INDIA

MARI played a crucial role in implementing the COVID-19 Response & Relief Programme, focusing on health, economic, and social recovery for Persons of Concern (POCs) and vulnerable communities. Through Child-Friendly Learning Spaces (CFLS), healthcare support, vaccination drives, and economic assistance, MARI ensured that affected individuals received essential aid and empowerment.

By establishing six CFLS centers and facilitating the enrollment of 226 children, MARI prioritized education continuity. Health interventions, including COVID recovery kits, vaccination programs, and medical referrals, provided much-needed healthcare access. MARI also empowered women and adolescent girls by promoting menstrual hygiene awareness and distributing dignity kits.

Economic resilience was strengthened through voucher-based support for PWSN households, business development cash grants, and skill training for women in literacy and numeracy. Additionally, MARI actively addressed gender-based violence and psychological distress by training Barefoot Counsellors and Community Health Volunteers in essential psychosocial and legal support services.

Through its comprehensive approach, MARI successfully contributed to relief, recovery, and resilience-building, ensuring that affected communities could rebuild their lives with dignity and support.

Objectives

Mitigation of health, Economic and Social impact relating to COVID-19 with respect to POCs and highly vulnerable host.

"Ensuring health, education, and economic resilience for vulnerable communities, MARI stands committed to empowering lives through inclusive, sustainable, and rights-based interventions."

Achievements

6 CFLS Centers established with 226 children enrolled (ages 4-12 years).
65 students mainstreamed into Government Schools.
1,434 CFKs distributed to children aged 4-8 years.
749 CFKs distributed to children aged 9-12 years.
1908 POCs accessed referral services for various diseases.
75 POCs referred for Covid Recovery Kit towards post-covid symptoms.
636 POCs vaccinated for prevention of Measles through Balapur Upper Primary Health Center.
244 POCs received treatment from Balapur PHC for Eye Conjunctivitis.
1924 POC women & adolescent girls (ages 11-55 years) received information on menstrual hygiene along with Dignity Kit.
Community Health Center, Barkas received Medical & Equipment Support for quality health services, especially for children & pregnant women.
1073 PWSN households received voucher-based supplementary needs support.
48 POCs received cash grants for business development.

Activities

15 higher education students preparing for board exams accommodated in evening tuition.
10 CHVs trained on Covid Appropriate Behaviour, Psychological First Aid, and Referral Pathway.
100 POC women completed 6 months of skill training in English, Urdu, and Maths (adapted from NCERT primary level syllabus).
10 Barefoot Counsellors trained on basic counselling, Gender-Based Violence, Paralegal Volunteer Training, Tree of Life, Couple Counselling & Conflict Resolution, Psychological First Aid, Mental Illness, Survival-Centered Approach, Orientation on FCRM, Peaceful Masculinity, and Social Cohesion Training.
32 domestic violence cases counselled and referred to appropriate services.
25 Youth Leaders trained on Peaceful Masculinity and Paralegal Volunteerism.

“The COVID-19 Response & Relief Programme has mitigated the pandemic’s impact by ensuring vulnerable communities’ education, healthcare, and economic support. MARI remains committed to fostering resilience and long-term empowerment.”