Humanitarian Relief - India

India is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. The medical system, funeral services and other social supports are unable to meet the country’s needs at this time.  

The Archdiocese of Toronto will send donations through Caritas Internationalis, an international confederation of Catholic humanitarian organizations that is already in India helping those who are suffering during this COVID-19 outbreak. Relief services and materials provided by the Church, or with its support, include:

• Food at kitchens and distribution centres in slums, at migration transit points, etc.
• Masks, sanitizers and hygiene kits to vulnerable communities
• Psychosocial support and hotline services to traumatized and grieving people
• Public education campaigns on infection prevention and vaccination
• Supporting the public healthcare system, including donating expertise, facilities and equipment from Church-run clinics and hospitals

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

• Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org
• By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
• Through the parish: St. Clement Parish - India Disaster Relief

Please continue to pray for the people of India and all those who are suffering from COVID-19 worldwide. Thank you for your continued assistance.