Aid-2-India International made its first contribution to a large-scale relief effort in response to the devastating Earthquake that struck the region of Gujarat, India’s most western state. Aid 2 India International was active in bringing needed supplies such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies from southern Bangalore to the worst struck areas and people in Gujarat.

The Earthquake struck on the morning of January 26 2001, and with a magnitude of 7.6 it was among the top two most destructive earthquakes ever to occur in India. According to the Indian government’s statistics, over 19,000 people lost their lives and over 600,000 people were left homeless. Damage to infrastructure was equally devastating, measuring in billions of dollars.

People had lost their families, their homes, and their possessions. Many children were without parents and the people were in a state of shock gripped by fear. It was at this time when the staff and volunteers at Aid 2 India International discovered their new commitment of helping not only victims in Gujarat but a vision of expanding humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable segments of Indian society.

Fredrick Anthuraj is the chief coordinator of Aid 2 India International. The head office is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Fredrick Anthuraj holds a B.A. degree earned from Mattersey Hall in the United Kingdom and has substantial experience in the field of relief aid and community development.

Board Members of Aid 2 India International

S. Sumathi has a B.A. degree and has been working in administration departments of charity organizations for over ten years. She is currently working in KMPC School Bangalore as an administrator. She is a board member of Aid 2 India International and has volunteered countless hours for its aid projects. She also has a great dedication and vision towards social and community development. She is married and has two children.

Femina Roosevelt holds a B.S.C degree and is currently involved in a number of social projects in Andhra Pradesh. At present she is in charge of running a home for street children in Guntur, a city with a population of about 150,000 in Andhra Pradesh. She is also a board member of Aid 2 India International. Many people have benefited greatly through her work. She is married and has four children. Her support has constantly motivated us to better our operations.

We firmly hold that the actions of Aid 2 India International staff and volunteers such as these are making a real and substantial impact in Indian society. Together we can make a tremendous difference.