Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Hope in the face of adversity
Responding When Communities Need The Help Most
Natural and human-induced disasters can disrupt lives, livelihoods, and communities. Timely, coordinated relief can make a decisive difference in critical moments.
Through its Emergency Response Program, Care Guru Foundation enables rapid fundraising and targeted support while partnering with trusted RNPOs and grassroots organisations.
India’s Growing Exposure to Natural Hazards
India faces a wide range of natural hazards each year, with 60% of its landmass vulnerable to earthquakes, 8% prone to cyclones, and over 40 million hectares flood-prone. Drought also affects large parts of central and western India.
Disasters hit economically weaker families hardest, as they often lack insurance, savings, and resources needed to prepare for, withstand, and recover from such crises.
Delayed relief can lead to:
- Loss of lives due to a lack of timely medical care
- Hunger, dehydration, and disease outbreaks
- Disruption of education and child protection
- Sudden loss of shelter and livelihoods
- Long-term trauma and instability
CareGuru Foundation works to help close that gap.
Join Our Mission
When disaster strikes, families lose everything in moments. Your support can provide immediate aid, including food, shelter, water, and essentials, to help them survive the toughest days.
FAQ
Families and communities impacted by natural or human-made disasters (floods, cyclones, earthquakes, fires, droughts, industrial accidents) who lack immediate resources for survival, shelter, medical care or rebuilding.
In the wake of natural disasters, our fundraising platform quickly raises funds to provide emergency supplies to vulnerable populations, including food, safe drinking water, temporary shelter, emergency medical assistance, basic hygiene and infant supplies, and support for immediate child protection needs.
We support both immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation through fundraising campaigns and partner organisations. Large-scale reconstruction is handled via coordinated recovery projects with local RNPO and donors.
India experiences a wide spectrum of natural hazards each year. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): • India ranks high among countries affected by multiple disaster types • Approximately 60% of the landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes • 8% is prone to cyclones • Over 40 million hectares are flood-prone
We aim to mobilise rapid fundraising and disbursement for verified emergencies. Speed depends on case verification, partner availability, logistics on the ground and donor response.
Yes, donations to emergency support fundraisers (of INR 500 or above) are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, post declaration of the donor’s PAN and address details before the end of the financial year in which the donation was made.
Yes, we partner with trusted local RNPO, grassroots organisations, and municipal authorities for needs assessment, distribution and follow-up. To learn more information about collaboration, contact [email protected] or 18008912903.
Yes, we coordinate with government agencies and follow national disaster-response protocols wherever applicable, while focusing on gaps that need rapid RNPO-led response.
We use partner vetting, beneficiary registration, distribution records, geo-tagged photos, and independent spot audits to verify emergency fundraisers. Wherever possible, we work through established local organisations and direct in-kind or vendor payments to reduce misuse of funds.
Along with natural disaster support, we help raise funds online to support emergency medical care, coordinate with local hospitals and provide first aid supplies and transport for injured people post-disaster.
