[1]Pramila Jayapal

The
situation in India is dire.

Hundreds of thousands of new COVID cases are confirmed every day. There
are no hospital beds open. There is no oxygen supply left. People are
dying before they can even get to a doctor.

I was recently in India to visit my family before the surge spiraled out
of control, and the warning signs were already there. The cases had
started ramping up, and my parents — who are 80 and 90 years old — were
both diagnosed with COVID just weeks after receiving their first dose of a
vaccine.

They both ended up in the hospital and have recovered — but I shudder to
think what would have happened had they not been vaccinated or had they
gotten sick at the height of the surge we're seeing now.

India needs our help — and it's our moral responsibility to rise to the
challenge. This is a global pandemic, and until we crush the virus
everywhere, we cannot fully recover.

[ [link removed] ]I'm grateful that the Biden administration is taking important steps to
rush raw materials for vaccine production, oxygen support, PPE, and more
resources to India — but we all can do our part right now. Will you join
me in splitting a contribution between three relief initiatives on the
ground that are providing direct support to those in need? 100% of your
donation will go directly toward these initiatives:

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Here are the three initiatives that I'm hoping you'll join me in
supporting today:

The WISH Foundation works around the clock to set up COVID-Care Centers
(CCC) for appropriate care to COVID-19 patients, with oxygen, isolation,
proper nutrition, and regular vital checks.

GiveIndia supports families living in poverty who have lost a loved one —
often the sole breadwinner — with direct cash payments of Rs 30,000
($400).

With the help of the EdelGive Foundation, Goonj and Jan Sahas work to
provide migrants and vulnerable populations with cash support and
essential food, hygiene materials, and health supplies.

With no clear end in sight to the widespread devastation and suffering,
these initiatives urgently need our support.

[ [link removed] ]If you can afford it at this time, please join me in showing up for
India and split a donation between these three causes today. Every dollar
you give will go directly toward these initiatives.

Since the beginning of this pandemic, our movement has shown up in ways
big and small to protect the most vulnerable during this crisis. Thank you
for joining me once again.

In solidarity,

Pramila


 


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