The Efforts of DHAN Foundation in Nagapattinam District

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The Efforts of DHAN Foundation in Nagapattinam
District Tamil Nadu INDIA
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Keelhapudhupalli is a coastal village affected by
Tsunami. The waves entered the farm lands and
waterponds and rendered the lands incultivable.
This has affected the livelihoods of the farmers
in this village. A community kitchen and
community shelter has been constructed for the
affected people. Mr. Muthumari Our future was
so uncertain and we did not know what to do. Then
the team from DHAN came and have provided us
immediate relief. Now they have created
employment oppurtunity for us by clearing the
drainage channels, removing the saltwater in our
farm ponds etc., and it is going on well. This
has created hope within us to get our livelihood
restored.25 Jan 2005
Nagapattinam District (Keelapudupalli Village)
Food being given to affected people
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Sakthivel a young farmer in Keelapudupalli
village. The sea came in nearly two kilometres
inland. Still I dont how how I how I got an
escape from the Killer Tsunami. On that day I was
sitting near the sea shore. The big waves came
with a menancing force and speed. Immediately I
ran very fast and fell down. I dont know what
happened then. Fortunately I am alive now. Now
though the sea waves are not rough I still fear
the tsunami. The sea water also spoiled our
Drowpathi Amman Koil Tank. This tank was very
useful for bathing and washing. Now tank water is
spoiled completely and no more useful to us. Now
we walk 2 kms every day to take bath.
Nagapattinam District (Keelapudupalli Village)
Hut was destroyed by Tsunami
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Ravi 23 year old young farmer We used to
cultivate groundnut, casuarina in the poromboke
lands here. Without much care and watering they
grew well and got a good income from it every
year. Now Tsunami broke all our hearts by
spoiling our lands. It would take many years to
bring these lands back to normal condition.
Nagapattinam District (Keelapudupalli Village)
Deepening Canal in sea-shore
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We have got a job for a few days for deepening
the drainage canal. Through this work we got
Rs.70/- per day as wages. Through this channel,
the salt water mixed with the pond water is
drained out. Now our ponds in our lands are
gradually returning to their original condition.
Nagapattinam District (Keelapudupalli Village)
Deepening Canal in sea-shore
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Nagapattinam District (Keelapudupalli Village)
Clearing drainage canal
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It was 26th December Tsunami waves slashed
Chinnakottaimedu and many fishermen villages. One
month is passed. In the 26th January, Republic
Day function was celebrated in Chinnakottaimedu.
Games were held and prizes given. In this sports
events one Mrs. Rathi, won two prizes and husband
got Ist prize in long jump. This couple has lost
their two kids in the Tsunami. Similarly, 5 year
old Anjana who had lost her mother in Tsunami
also a winner of a game.
Nagapattinam District (South Sallikulam)
Farmers removing the salt soil in agri. field
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It was 26th December Tsunami waves slashed
Chinnakottaimedu and many fishermen villages. One
month passed. On 26th January, Republic Day
function was celebrated in Chinnakottaimedu.
Games were held and prizes given. In the sports
events, Mrs. Rathi, won two prizes and husband
got Ist prize in long jump. This couple has lost
their two kids in the Tsunami. Similarly, 5 year
old Anjana who had lost her mother in Tsunami won
a prize. The games has helped them forget the
sadness that had engulfed them.
Nagapattinam District (Chinnakottaimedu)
Village children receiving prizes in Republic
Day Event
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RamamoorthyTo remove the salt water from or
lands, we have decided to deepen the channel for
two kilo meters. For this work 30 to 40 persons
involved and got reasonable salary. After this
work, we are planning to remove the salt which
deposited in our lands. DHAN Foundation assured
us their assistance for this work.
Nagapattinam District (Chinnakottaimedu)
Village children receiving prizes in Republic
Day Event
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The sea water also spoiled our Drowpathi Amman
Koil Tank. This tank was very useful for bathing
and washing. Now tank water is spoiled completely
and no more useful to us. Now we walk 2 kms every
day to take bath.
Nagapattinam District (South Sallikulam)
Intrusion of sea water spoiling the temple tank
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Let us join to make adifference in the lives of
AFFECTED PEOPLE