THINK CREATIVELY, ADAPT AND APPLY YOUR SKILLS TO THIS CONTEXT
This last week has been terrifying in some ways and reflective in others. What do each of us really have to offer in a disaster situation? What if we cannot go out there and rescue people, but we do want to help? What if just donating stuff is not making us happy enough and we wish we had something to contribute? You can write to us at fooniferse[at]gmail.com to send us information that you would like posted on the website.
If you are wondering how to help for this initiative, here are some practical suggestions.
If you are a counselor, psychiatrist, NGO that works with psycho-social care
You can provide us with relevant links, information or support programs that people can reach out.
If you are doing direct relief work, then give us your contact details and a brief description of the work you do.
If you are an artist - Visual arts, Music or Performing
You can share an art work with a message for the blog page.
You can also create small art initiatives, either programs or gift art as a symbol of hope to people who have lost everything.
If you are an arts-educator or do work directly with children and young people
You can offer small workshops in different communities that help people express their emotions in a cathartic manner. We will provide more resources for the same.
If you are involved in environment and conservation work
You can provide us with relevant information that tell us about what causes these floods and on the contrary droughts. How is it that individuals can be informed of the role they can play in being alert to storm drains, buying a house in a lake catchment / low lying area?
How can they be aware of the plight of wildlife that gets caught in these situations. Websites and films that look at water as a resource and our underlying water security would be valuable to have.
If you are a software professional with experience in website/portal design
You can provide us with expertise in building this into a long term portal for information and networking across the country on emotional support during disasters.
If you have good research skills
You can provide us with information on any of the categories we have suggested either from the internet or appropriate books. Please give us a brief outline/synopsis about any link/book that you send us.
If you care
Think creatively about what you can do. Most of the time, being informed about the diverse emotional states people can be in, understanding how to respond to them and listening with compassion can be big and important actions. Learn as much as you can about the emotional needs of everyone including those who have gone out to help and volunteer. We have provided information on the Resources page.
This last week has been terrifying in some ways and reflective in others. What do each of us really have to offer in a disaster situation? What if we cannot go out there and rescue people, but we do want to help? What if just donating stuff is not making us happy enough and we wish we had something to contribute? You can write to us at fooniferse[at]gmail.com to send us information that you would like posted on the website.
If you are wondering how to help for this initiative, here are some practical suggestions.
If you are a counselor, psychiatrist, NGO that works with psycho-social care
You can provide us with relevant links, information or support programs that people can reach out.
If you are doing direct relief work, then give us your contact details and a brief description of the work you do.
If you are an artist - Visual arts, Music or Performing
You can share an art work with a message for the blog page.
You can also create small art initiatives, either programs or gift art as a symbol of hope to people who have lost everything.
If you are an arts-educator or do work directly with children and young people
You can offer small workshops in different communities that help people express their emotions in a cathartic manner. We will provide more resources for the same.
If you are involved in environment and conservation work
You can provide us with relevant information that tell us about what causes these floods and on the contrary droughts. How is it that individuals can be informed of the role they can play in being alert to storm drains, buying a house in a lake catchment / low lying area?
How can they be aware of the plight of wildlife that gets caught in these situations. Websites and films that look at water as a resource and our underlying water security would be valuable to have.
If you are a software professional with experience in website/portal design
You can provide us with expertise in building this into a long term portal for information and networking across the country on emotional support during disasters.
If you have good research skills
You can provide us with information on any of the categories we have suggested either from the internet or appropriate books. Please give us a brief outline/synopsis about any link/book that you send us.
If you care
Think creatively about what you can do. Most of the time, being informed about the diverse emotional states people can be in, understanding how to respond to them and listening with compassion can be big and important actions. Learn as much as you can about the emotional needs of everyone including those who have gone out to help and volunteer. We have provided information on the Resources page.
