In order to extend its support to the victims of Uttarakhand flash floods, Dell India(NASDAQ:DELL) has come forward to strengthen Oxfam India’s relief and rehabilitation work in the region with a contribution of US$220,000. The donation has enabled Oxfam India to reach out to 12,000 affected people, in 2,000 households across 25 villages. The relief effort includes providing shelter, water sanitation and hygiene support, emergency food supply and also the initiation of cash for work in the affected areas of Uttarakhand.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, President Dell India & Executive Sponsor of Dell Powering the Possible for India, said, "At this difficult point in time, our thoughts are with the victims of the flash floods and all those who have been affected by the tragedy. Dell remains committed to supporting relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region through our Powering the Possible programme and lending our expertise in any way possible."
Nisha Agrawal, CEO, Oxfam India, said, "Oxfam India is grateful to Dell India and its employees for extending their support at this crucial juncture. It is only with the support of corporates like Dell that we can expand our reach and create a larger, more long-lasting impact."
Additionally, Dell employees have made a contribution of US$27,000, towards the relief effort in Uttarakhand. This contribution was facilitated by a disaster relief programme established under the DellPowering the Possible, Dell's umbrella CSR programme.
