100 Boats for 1,000 Fishermen who Survived Cylcone Ockhi

Cyclone Ockhi, said to be the "most intense storm originating from the Arabian Sea since 2015 and the first in nearly 40 years to travel nearly 1,500 miles," ravaged the coastal shore of Kerala, India, in Nov. 2017. More than 200 fisherman who had gone out to sea for their daily labor passed away, unable to reach safety before the storm hit.

Six months later, coastal towns are still working to rebuild, leaving many fishermen without homes or livelihoods. GFA World-supported workers are distributing 100 boats to help families get back on their feet. Each boat can help 10 fishermen, which will end up benefiting 1,000 men and their families.

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, founder of GFA, visited the ravaged areas to meet with and encourage the survivors of Cyclone Ockhi. "When I visited the site sometime back," Yohannan said. "I realized that merely by giving clothes or food we would not be able to address the problem. Livelihood and education are the two most critical pillars of any social order. Over the next two years, we will address these aspects and reach out to more such victims who need a helping hand."

GFA-supported workers have begun a rehabilitation program for those impacted by Cyclone Ockhi. They will distribute 1,500 educational kits and scholarships to the victims' families and children.

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