Adora: I’m a goddess. Glimmer: You yelled “Shut up” at the thunderstorm and it just happened to dissipate, it was merely a coincidence. You have no power. Catra: Shut up. She’s a goddess.
imagine you’re looking at rocks at the beach and you get jumped by an octopus
So, India is dying.
Look, I know a good number of you are from the US and things aren't amazing there either, but my country is literally on the brink of collapse. So I'd love it if we could talk about that for a minute.
If you can't do anything else, please just read and reblog.
To put things in perspective,
1 USD = 75.22 Indian rupees
1 euro = 90.99 Indian rupees
1 pound = 104.40 Indian rupees
Even a small amount of 5 or 7 or 10 of foreign currency will help a lot. Our government has essentially abandoned us. People have turned to social media for help. WhatsApp groups and DMs on twitter/insta is where we find help. Our helpline is a Google doc. Situation is so dire that hospitals are discharging patients due to lack of oxygen. Every night the same story, oxygen running out in hospitals, citizens running around to somehow arrange for oxygen with minutes to spare. Last night, we had manged to get oxygen to a hospital with 14min to spare.
Please, PLEASE help. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
25th April, 2021
The number of new cases has almost hit the 350,000 mark. The total number of covid cases in the country is just shy of 17 million. People are largely on their own now and help, if any, is yet to come. Most importantly, donate what you can. As little as 5 dollars can make a difference right now.
DO NOT DONATE TO GOVT. OR STATE FUNDS. THE ‘PM CARES FUND’ ESPECIALLY. IT IS A BLACK HOLE OF MONEY.
As someone else pointed out in the notes, there is no central helpline. All we have is each other and the little we can do in the face of this chaos.
We're resorting to social media to get help and spread awareness. We have literally the same tools you do. Please don't let this die yet. Please get the word out if you can't do anything else.
Take this message to other platforms. Spread the word. Those of you on Twitter, please use your voice to promote #indianeedsoxygen.
At the very least, please don't let this post die. Don't let more people die. Keep reblogging and yelling about it on social media.
Thank you so much and please, keep us in your thoughts
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This is a good time to mention that the blogs making this post are not affiliated with any charity or donation center and are not receiving donations on behalf of anyone.
This is a list of resources compiled partly by @dracogotgame and more importantly, by other people who have a better grasp on the situation than myself.
They are to the best of our knowledge great resources but we still encourage you to do your research and put your money where you believe it will be used best.
If you find more ways to help or donate, add them in a reblog - let's get as much information out there as possible.
Much love and please stay safe
26th April, 2021 - Update
Nonetheless, all the international efforts are heartening and will make a lot of difference.
But even as I write this post, the total number of cases in India is 17.3 million, 195,000 people are dead and the number of new cases continues to rise - last seen at 354,000
These numbers will not go down anytime soon, not with what we're working with. An oxygen cylinder costs roughly $ 7 right now. So does a hospital bed. You will save literal lives with just a little generosity. There is no such thing as adequate help right now.
But I want you to know how grateful this one Indian is to all of you who reblogged, used your platforms, opened your wallets, found the goodness in your heart to help and didn't give up on us.
Thank you.
Shukriya.
Lakh lakh dhanyavad.
We're nowhere close to done yet, so I am once again requesting you to please keep up with your efforts to get the word out there, make noise and help us reach the right people
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Lists Of Donation Links
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ca5YH5YUtp7Qe63sVNX1SlepQcvzc4RCwLhMBvTJyE/edit
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eiobgyrl8iz-R1Dz7c4R5pzzzkuZLBj99vaC7T_UeVo/edit#heading=h.3ww7gntvd4ut
- https://twitter.com/ChapmanLizzie/status/1385433368674725899
- Specially verified: https://donate.indiacovidresources.in/#organisations
- UK Link: https://www.khalsaaid.org
More Donation Links
- healthcare-heroes
- https://www.donatekart.com/MTD/Save-Patients/
- https://www.charitynavigator.org
- https://www.idrf.org
- https://covid.giveindia.org/support-families/
- https://www.oxfamindia.org
NGOs To Donate To
- https://habitatindia.org/campaigns/help-us-support-our-covid-19-response/
- https://www.oxfamindia.org
- https://covid.giveindia.org/support-families/
- https://www.udayfoundation.org/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/
- https://goonj.org/support-covid-19-affected/
- https://give2asia.org/covid-19-pandemic-response-india/
What is your Country doing?
- List: https://qz.com/2001157/a-list-of-countries-helping-india-through-its-covid-19-crisis/
- Germany: https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-germany-rushing-to-get-oxygen-medicine-to-india/a-57332441
- US and UK: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-56881083
- US : https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/25/politics/covid-supplies-to-india-from-united-states/index.html , https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-amid-concerns-in-india-and-brazil-the-unused-vaccine-stockpile-in-us-7289009/
What to do to help if you’re an American citizen
A stockpile of tens of millions of vaccines exists in the US, a fraction of which could make all the difference to India right now. No one needs to die. Things are bad but Indian lives can still be saved without costing American ones.
Call your local representative and register your concern. Urge them to offer India aid by way of donating some of the vaccine stockpiles and removing the ban on raw material exports so lives can be saved.
April 27th Update- The US has agreed to give India raw materials to fight COVID19. Still unclear on if this is for all countries or if India is an exception due to the severity of the pandemic.
HOWEVER, no action has been taken yet. US citizens please urge your government to release the vaccines ASAP so that more deaths can be prevented.
Journalists and Media Outlets to Follow
- https://twitter.com/fayedsouza
- https://twitter.com/thewire_in
- https://twitter.com/scoopwhoopnews
- Not your newspaper - Instagram
DO NOT trust OP India, ANI, Republic TV, Aaj Tak or Times Now as they are all staunchly in support of the central government who is responsible for a lot of the problems we are facing right now.
Tumblr Blogs/Pots to find out more about the situation:
- @groundzero-and-deku
- @dracogotgame
- @spacegirlstuff
- @bi-witch-of-chaos
- https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/covid19-india-resources
- https://lemonsparkly.tumblr.com/post/649012775027343360/covid-19-help-guide-india
- https://yetagaindisappointedbymen.tumblr.com/post/649178579334201344/dear-people-on-tumblr
HERE ARE SOME INFLUENCERS WHO ARE USING THEIR PLATFORM WELL
- https://twitter.com/thevirdas
- https://twitter.com/borges?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
- https://www.instagram.com/p/COHa5DWF2db/
- https://twitter.com/disharavii (I mean she's an activist not an influencer, but I didn't want to put her under journalists and media)
- https://twitter.com/raaydedesi (for the Indian subcontinent)
BLOGS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED
A huge, huge thanks to @bi-witch-of-chaos for compiling all the resources on hand in this post, they're the MVP!
If you would like a well organised and easy to follow resource which has all the information but none of the formatting insanity of my previous versions, this is a good one!
As mentioned in the update, we've got good news from the US in terms of releasing vaccine raw materials to India and the decision to share 60 million vaccine doses with afflicted countries.
More than anything, this is proof that your voice matters and you can make a difference.
But time is still of the essence. So if you're in the US and want to help, please do not stop urging your local reps to fast-track these efforts! We are still facing massive odds with our healthcare system buckling and medical shortages on all fronts.
Friends in the US and elsewhere, your kind donations are the difference between life and death for hundred thousands of people. All links to donations in the post and a reminder to do your due diligence on the charity you choose - we want you to put your money where it will help the most.
Don't forget to spread the word on other platforms as well. #indianeedsoxygen
Use your voice. It makes a difference.
Thank you all, with your help we might just come back from this. And a huge thank you to everyone who has compiled resources, links and info!
29 April, 2021: UPDATE AND SOME FURTHER INFO FROM YOURS TRULY
Sobering news incoming. The cases continue to rise. As of this moment, there are 18.3 million active cases in India and the death toll has officially crossed 200,000 (Pls note: live link, constantly updated and figures may change. As of April 29th, the new case figures had hit another depressing high at 379,257.
Your donations are the difference between life and death, now more than ever. Check out the links in the posts above and please do your research - this blog is not endorsing and is not affiliated with any of the listed charities. We are working with our best possible information and strongly encourage you to do the same.
A few silver linings: Help is coming from our friends and allies. We have not been abandoned and that means the world to us.
But I have to stress more than anything that time is still of the essence. Your efforts matter and complacency, in this case, means death for thousands.
So thank you all for spreading the word and keeping your efforts going.
There's a bit lot more to say but I'm just going to put it under the cut.
Continue reading for requests on how to share this post on other socials, what content I'm focusing on, one clarificiation/retraction from my side in the light of new info (IMPORTANT esp. if you plan to share on other socials) and some responses to comments I've seen on social media.
ALL IN ONE COVID RESOURCES LINK
Please note. This link is verified and is constantly updated. It contains all the covid resources. This link is for all the cities across India.
Hi! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here but. I am here with a funny thing. I got this sticker for my new car:
And since Mika is Unobservant™, I didn’t realize the size of the sticker because:
It is TINY. And I think that makes this sticker even funnier.
10/10 purchase.
Not sure if this has been established, but Kouji's father sucks
I think about this a lot. Like what did Kouji do when he found out his dad flat out LIED about his mom?
Questions I may never get the answer to number ?????
This is fucking irredeemable. You can’t reform this
is there a gofundme for the mother?
Warning for images of her with facial injuries/blood in the description, but here is one organized by Chantell Taylor, Rickia’s best friend and sister.
Credit: @thelandofboggs
“i’m sad and idk how to feel better”
“i don’t know what to draw”
“i always mess up”
“BUT I SUCK”
LISTEN TO BOB ROSS.
Bob Ross was paid $0 to make his series. He made a living giving lessons IRL and later selling his own line of paints and brushes.
I apologize for not reblogging him as much but everyone needs this on their dash daily. Seriously everyone needs this on their blog or wherever. Do they rerun this anymore or no?
Words of wisdom!
day 19(?): boredom got way worse, trying to make myself a victorian friend
gained conciousness, not ashamed to show some tits
no more bare tits
oh shit a bow
having a moment
🎶sleeves sleeves sleeves makin puffsleeves gonna look like french meringue doesnt even rhyme at all not even a little bit🎵 shhhh shhhh go away kitty
aight folks that’s it for today i have some booing to do at the tv about some shitty and inaccurate costumes
good morning sluts, back to work
fellas im straight up not having a good time im in the middle of a lil meltdown over how much time i’ve spent sewing roses on my skirt before realizing they were anuses (or ani like cacti? 🤔)
we’re gonna be so pretty
wig snatched
shit do i gotta act like a lady now?
if I play dead it might goes away
oh my im getting hotter by the minute
what a lovely creature im having a real beuty and the beast moment… wait no that bitch is a furry
I’m SO flattered (and self-centered) i had to hang up your amd @a-sip-of-anxietea ’s drawings I just love them ❤️
girl’s night out(ish) 🍻
Is she single asking for a friend
No❤️
@oh-no-its-a-mom-friend Victorian lesbians
Thinking about my fave bubble boy Utakata…
It’s me. I’m in denial.
“You learn from the part of the story you focus on.”
— Hannah Gadsby, Nanette
“They say that there are only three or four or five topics for literature, but maybe there’s only one: belonging. Perhaps all books can be read in function of the desire to belong, or the negation of that desire. To be part of or stop being part of a family, of a community, a country, of Chilean literature, a football team, a political party, a rock band, the fan club of a rock band, or at least a group of scouts. That’s what we write about when we’re given a free topic, and also when we think we are writing about love, death, travel, telegrams or suitcases with swivel wheels. That’s what we always talk about, seriously or in jest, in verse and in prose: belonging.” — Alejando Zambra, Not to Read
I like to think he was thoroughly terrified of Sakura after that.
Friendly reminder bc we are one week away!!!
Zuko and Sokka are m e
team rocket?? ultimate symbol of solidarity between a gay man and a lesbian
What in God’s name is meowth wearing
He’s their straight friend