ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is sending $1.1 million to help combat the deadly surge of COVID-19 in India. The funds will go toward services already being provided on the ground in India by The Salvation Army, which will continue long after the initial needs are met.
"The Salvation Army's presence in over 132 countries gives us the ability to quickly help those in need on the other side of the world," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander for The Salvation Army. "We simply could not look on without action while the people of India suffer through a heartbreaking surge of pandemic poverty and loss of lives."
The Salvation Army will immediately put the $1.1 million to use in the provision of services including:
As of May 4, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a total of 20,282,833 COVID-19 cases in India and an increase of 357,229 cases in the most recent 24-hour period. To date, there has been a total of 222,408 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 in India, according to the WHO.
"At present, what we can do is bring hope as a reality to the people who are losing hope," said Colonel Lalhmingliana, India national executive officer.
With more than 3,000 locations and nearly 400,000 members and officers in India, The Salvation Army is already providing and will continue to provide services that include:
In addition to the $1.1 million contribution, The Salvation Army is encouraging everyone to donate to the relief efforts in India. To make a contribution, please visit give.sawso.org/coronavirusindia
Photos of our response can be found here.
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About The Salvation Army World Service Office
The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to improving the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of the poor throughout the world where The Salvation Army is active. Since 1977, SAWSO has helped people help themselves through sustainable programs that improve living conditions, combat the spread of disease, raise skill levels, increase productivity, and instill self-confidence.
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