Based on our past experiences dealing with emergency situations - starting with Tibet Snow Storm, Ladakh Snow, Orissa Cyclone, Manali Fire to the Ladakh Flood etc., we realised the need to create an Emergency Relief Fund to provide the rapid action needed in times of such disasters. This was introduced during the photo-exhibition in June 2002. Our target is to raise atleast GBP 30,000 for such emergency situation. We have raised £1500 from the donations we received during the photoexhibition at the St.Martin-in-thefields Gallery.

For the most recent Drought Relief aid to Hunsur & Chowkur in the South India, the Trust provided £30,000 from our own funds. This is in addition to the Rs.15,00,000 we raised for the Mundgod Drought Relief aid. Our funding will help these farmers to buy their seeds and fertilizers for next year and keep the family hearth burning this year. We may not be so fortunate the next time disaster strikes.