First Wave:
The Corona Virus hit India during March 2020. From March 23, 2020 complete lockdown was announced. Now people with HIV+ coming from economically backward classes found it difficult to arrange for food and medicines. Hence OFFER in association with Bengal network of people living with HIV Positive nominated some volunteers from different districts for dispersing ARV (Anti Retro Viral) drugs to the clients’ doorstep so that their immune system is not compromised.
Second Wave:
The second wave of COVID witnessed a shortage of oxygen. People ran hither – tether to provide oxygen for their COVID affected family members.
Steps were taken by OFFER
- To sustain and expand the vocational training courses.
- To develop livelihood options for those residents who have attained 18 years of age.
- To provide long term residential care for children with mental and multiple challenges.
- To involve parents so that they can play active roles in the development of the children as well as spread awareness about the illness in the broader society.
- To create a Hydrotherapy unit for children with cerebral palsy.
- To start a Teachers Training Institute on Special Education in collaboration with the Government.
- To set up training and developmental programme for care givers and non-teaching staff members.
Vaccination Camp:
To prepare the battle for the third wave of COVID, vaccination of each and every one was very important. OFFER took the initiative and on June 25, 2021, a Vaccination Camp was set up by OFFER to provide free vaccines to the general public. Over 200 people were vaccinated in the camp.
BCCI – Bengal Covid Care Initiative
To prepare the battle for the third wave of COVID, vaccination of each and every one was very important. OFFER took the initiative and on June 25, 2021, a Vaccination Camp was set up by OFFER to provide free vaccines to the general public. Over 200 people were vaccinated in the camp.