The world has not seen a crisis like the Covid -19 pandemic . India with its population of 1.3 billion has to deal with the crisis as a single nation that the rest of the 180 affected countries are doing together. Whatever happens in the world we know gets amplified a few million times in India and this is no exception. Thankfully so far the extent of loss of life has not been as it was anticipated . While much attention has been paid to many of the critically impacted groups due to the crisis. Unfortunately nothing has been said or done for the truly marginalised and the disenfranchised groups .. namely the women in prostitution, the transgender , the bonded labourers and the incarcerated. New Light , working with the community of women in sexwork sprung into action before almost anyone else did by initiating a relief distribution campaign in the slums in Kolkata. Through its extensive network of partner organisations and cooperating field agencies New Light has managed to provide food aid to thousands of people in Kolkata, the rural districts of WB, Jharkhand and Goa. This would not have been possible without the immediate and wholehearted support of extraordinary individuals who saw the crisis as it it.. a hunger story . The best soldiers in the frontline of this action of support and solidarity have been the young adults of the community. Raised at New Light for the last many years these members of students groups have emerged in roles of extraordinary leadership . The work continues everyday because of their deep empathy , undaunted spirit and the ability to see beyond the crisis. This moment is also dedicated to the donors who have come forward with immediate and unstinted support with the much needed funds to assist New Light in keeping the plates full. You have turned your intention into action . The fight is not over yet . We need your help everyday .. every contribution counts ..#staysafestaywell
