Sai Breath Project

Government of Nepal had declared nationwide “lockdown” to control the spread of virus since 24th March 2020.The coronavirus pandemic was affecting tens of thousands of people in profound ways, including loss of work and lack of medical care and food supplies. The outbreak had a significant impact on the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children and the daily wage earners. Volunteers of SSSSO Nepal from the very first day started distributing bakery items, water bottles, hot meal packets and raw food materials at different parts of the country. Apart from the marginal human beings, stray animals and street dogs, who lived on the waste of the restaurants, and monkeys in the temple premises who were fed by the pilgrims, were the worst affected as all the restaurants, food joints and temples were shut down. Relief packets were distributed to Orphanage Homes, Old Age Homes, Homes of the Physically Disabled. Altogether 71710 packets of hot meals with water bottle, 10313 packets of dry food ration, 9671 packets of pre-cooked food, 79 packets of special maternity food for lactating mothers, 4000 loaves of breads/bakeries, 70 packets of snacks, 3022 pcs of Masks, Hand Sanitizers, Soaps and Gloves were distributed. These apart, 35 packets dry food ration were provided to Orphanages and Old Age Homes. 168 critically ill patients were admitted in hospitals and medical supplies were provided to them. +25685 animals were served with food and water which include street animals, fish and monkeys in the temple area. 21 Fire victims were served with Gas Stove and Gas Cylinder. 2 families were financially support for the funeral rites of their dear ones. 150 Pcs of PPE was distributed to healthcare workers of Government Hospitals across the country Blood Donation camp was organized in different places across the country and 2394 pints of blood was collected. These apart, consultancy services were provided 1179 corona infected patients that include 68 home visits and 7 hospital admitted patients were also served. While conducting the seva, social distancing and medical norms were strictly followed. We are grateful to Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba for bestowing us with the opportunity of serving the destitute and the animals alike.