Partnership with HOTHs on COVID-19 Response

During the COVID-19 pandemic, ICRI partnered with HOTHs, an NGO in India, to support twenty-five rural villages. With financial support from ICRI, HOTHs provided essential supplies such as facemasks, soaps, and hand sanitizers. In addition, they conducted several health and awareness programs to educate villagers on preventive measures.

To support the most vulnerable, HOTHs also distributed essential food supplies to ultra-poor families, including children, the ill, and pregnant women. This collaborative effort helped mitigate the impact of the pandemic on these communities.

Building on this partnership, ICRI and HOTHs completed the Health and Sanitation Project at Nirmala Girls' Home in 2025. This initiative provided girls from Dalit and Adivasi communities with access to safe, functional toilets, bathrooms, and running water—significantly improving their health, hygiene, and sense of security, while supporting broader efforts toward equity and inclusion.