As I’ve begun my new school year back in the U.S.A., the state through which I completed part of my IFE, Kerala, has experienced one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the state due to catastrophic rain and flooding. More than two hundred lives have been lost, many have lost their homes and land leaving at least 800,000 people homeless, and farms and roads have completely washed away. The kindness, warmth, and love shown to me by the people of Kerala has influenced me tremendously, giving me a level of joy that is impossible to describe adequately with words. From students, teachers, families, and leaders in the community, their welcome, care, and sincere investment in my well-being were overwhelming; I created friendships in days that felt like a lifetime. With the ravishing green forests within the communities exemplifying the best in humanity, I honestly felt I was in a utopia while in Kerala. It is truly the most beautiful place on Earth, making this tragedy that much more heart-breaking, a true devastation, to say the least.
I am sharing this information with hopes of giving support to the beautiful people of Kerala in their time of sadness and great need; many thoughts, prayers, and donations would go a long way. You can learn more information through the the link below, which contains a link to a fund created by the Chief Minister of Kerala for those who can give, confirmed by my host teacher as legitimate. If you’d like to make a donation, thank you! You will need to do so in rupees (INR). $1 USD is about 69 rupees right now, so a 2,000 rupee donation is just under $30 USD. Please message me if you need help using the site. Miracles come from thoughts and prayers, so THANK YOU for simply taking the time to read this. Have a wonderful day! 🙂 https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/
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