The THRA Global Fund (https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-daily-wage-laborers-in-northern-india?deeplink_type=paytm)
Since March 2025, we have been operating an ongoing fundraiser on the Milaap platform for a target of INR 50,000. The funds collected through this fundraiser directly go towards buying and donating 100 Heat Relief Packs, a special product to counter the ill effects of continuous and non-resilient heatwaves over Delhi-NCR. Through this persistent effort, we are able to supply crucial materials to those worst affected by extreme temperatures.
THRA Heat Relief Packs
With funds generated by our initial endeavors, we are in the process of purchasing and compiling approximately 100 heat relief kits. These kits will be donated Hamari Pahchan to improve access to essential heat relief materials. Each kit contained key heat-resistant items like caps, sunglasses, cold compresses, oral-rehydration salts, sunscreen, and water bottles, instantly offering protection and hydration.
THRA Cooling Vests
Motivated by a need to innovate our own heat relief solution, we've been designing a low-cost, transportable cooling vest using CAD and other 3D modeling tools. The vest is designed to offer personal temperature control in severe heat situations. Once the design is complete, we've ordered lightweight, airy materials and cooling gel inserts to produce the THRA Cooling Vest, an ergonomic and cost-effective wearable for those who work or travel outdoors for extended periods. This is an ongoing project, constantly improving the design and production process.
THRA Donation Drive
We aim to successfully produce 20 units of the THRA Cooling Vest in August 2025, utilizing the funds that we have raised. We will then collaborate with a construction firm to organize the donation and distribution of these vests in targeted locations, reaching out to construction workers, street vendors, and other at-risk groups. Our objective is to see that these innovative vests find their way to those who most need them. To maintain their effectiveness, we will also make follow-up visits to evaluate user experience, obtain feedback, and replace inserts or make small repairs when necessary with the hope of being able to make an optimal impact.