India
In the darkness, there's always light.
Updated : Aug 21, 2018, 06:01 PM IST
If an alien were to land on earth today and take a glance at our social media feeds, they’d be perturbed by the embittered arguments that dominate the landscape. It would appear that various social media websites have become a battleground for all forms of ideologies, not to mention the vile abuses, trolling and the one-upmanship at all times.
However, as much we detest the vile stage social media has become, there’s no denying of its unmatched ability to bring us together in times of tragedy irrespective of our spatial, financial and political circumstances. One of those moments, when people could stop fighting for a while and band together.
Barring a few individuals who’d rather discuss crazy secessionist issues or try to blame women for environmental issues, a host of different institutions have come together to help rebuild Kerala.
Among them are various individuals who are using their unique skills to make a difference for Kerala flood victims. While one Twitter user is writing limericks for those who donate money, another one is helping donors by editing stuff. Coders are helping out design mobile-friendly websites while a lawyer is helping out with legal documents. Here's how you can help too:
Check out the list of good samaritans who are going out of their way to help people:
1) @amitvarma
What's happening in Kerala is heartbreaking. I wish I could do more. So here's my offer for you:
— Amit Varma (@amitvarma) August 18, 2018
If you donate 5k to the CM's relief fund, I'll write a limerick on a subject of your choice.https://t.co/ggkX6qXLGw
Send me receipt & subject. I will post limerick on this thread.
2) @prempanicker
And here is my offer to go with @amitvarma 's -- donate 10k, send me the receipt, and I will do a landscape edit of your writing/manuscript/narrative, of any length. https://t.co/APqg2gRZvm
— Prem Panicker (@prempanicker) August 18, 2018
3) @baxiabhishek
I'm offering my services pro bono to aid #KeralaFloodRelief.
— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) August 18, 2018
If you have an app/service you want to get feedback on, want your digital strategy examined, need some content edited, etc., ping me.
You'll have to donate ₹10k to CM Disaster Relief Fund for #KeralaFloods in return.
4) @MumbaiCentral
If you run a company and are donating more than 30k in cash or kind or human hours towards flood relief efforts, I will draft a gratis anti sexual harassment policy or equal opportunity policy under the PWDVA Act for you. DM for details. Please RT.
— Amba (@MumbaiCentral) August 20, 2018
Correction I meant Equal Opportunity Policy under the Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 not the PWDVA sorry its been a hell of a weekend
— Amba (@MumbaiCentral) August 20, 2018
5) @mejokuriachan
If you are donating more than 20k towards flood relief efforts, I will develop a mobile responsive website for you. DM for details. Please RT. @MumbaiCentral #KeralaReliefFund #KeralaFloods #fundraising #Floodrelief #websitedevelopment
— Mejo Kuriachan (@mejokuriachan) August 20, 2018
6) @mybookjacket
Selling bookmarks / prints of this for the next one week. All money to be paid directly to Kerala or Kodagu flood relief places Like SevaBarathi or PayTM or whatever.
— Chitra (@MyBookJacket) August 20, 2018
₹50 for a set of 5 bookmarks and costs of prints are according to size.
https://t.co/ILQ6dyipEA
7) @lookdoyousee
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The actions of these fine people is a reminder that even in the darkness, there's always a glimmer of light.