AIM Foundation: Restoring Lives After Cyclone Yaas

🛑In the wake of natural disasters, when destruction is widespread and despair seems inevitable, it is not just governments or systems that step forward—it is often the quiet, consistent efforts of non-profits that rebuild the soul of a community. One such inspiring example is the AIM Foundation, whose tireless work during and after Cyclone Yaas became a lifeline for thousands across the eastern coast of India.

Cyclone Yaas: A Storm That Shattered Lives

In May 2021, Cyclone Yaas struck parts of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, bringing with it torrential rains, high tides, and winds over 140 km/h. The result was catastrophic: flooded homes, lost livelihoods, disrupted power supplies, and thousands forced into temporary shelters. Vulnerable communities living in coastal and low-lying areas were hit the hardest.

While the cyclone passed in days, the destruction it left behind was enduring.

AIM Foundation Steps In

Within hours of the cyclone’s landfall, AIM Foundation activated its emergency response network. The organization, known for its grassroots outreach and people-first approach, quickly mobilized resources, volunteers, and medical professionals.

With local insight and logistical coordination, AIM began distributing essential relief kits, which included:

Dry food rations (rice, dal, oil, salt)

Clean drinking water

Hygiene kits (sanitizers, sanitary napkins, masks)

Tarpaulins and blankets for temporary shelter

Medicines and basic health supplies

The foundation didn’t just focus on quantity—it focused on urgency and dignity. Relief was not handed out indiscriminately; it was delivered mindfully, ensuring that women, children, the elderly, and the differently-abled were prioritized.

Health on Wheels: Medical Camps in the Aftermath

Post-cyclone scenarios often bring a rise in waterborne and vector-borne diseases. AIM Foundation anticipated this and promptly organized free medical camps in the most affected villages. Doctors treated illnesses, offered mental health counseling, and helped communities understand hygiene practices to prevent disease outbreaks.

Their mobile health units traveled to even the remotest, water-logged regions, ensuring no one was left behind.

Beyond Immediate Relief: Rebuilding With Compassion

What makes AIM Foundation’s approach unique is its commitment to long-term rehabilitation. After the initial relief phase, the team focused on rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods, and helping children return to school.

In collaboration with local artisans and women’s self-help groups, AIM initiated livelihood support programs such as:

Sewing machine distributions for tailoring units

Tools and seeds for small-scale farmers

Vocational training for displaced youth

The Power of People-Led Relief

AIM Foundation’s Cyclone Yaas relief work is a reminder that real change happens when people come together—not just to give, but to listen, act, and stay committed beyond the headlines.

Their success lies not just in what they provided, but how they did it: with heart, with humility, and with the community at the center of every decision.

For more information visit their official page : https://www.instagram.com/aimfoundation_ngo?igsh=MWt1MGpyeWRqYnJjcg==

🌐https://aimindia.org.in/

📞06290022813

📍SARALAPUNYASHRAM, 91/34, Bosepukur Rd, Bosepukur, Kasba,

Kolkata, West Bengal -700042