When the waters of the Beas and Sutlej rivers poured into Qutabdinwala, a small village in Firozpur, Punjab, life changed in an instant. Homes were submerged, animals swept away, and streets became rivers. Families held each other close, fear in their eyes, not knowing what the next moment would bring. Yet, even in the confusion and fear, there was a quiet spark of hope — hope that someone would come to help them, to guide them through the flood.
At Serve Humanity Serve God Charitable Trust, we knew we had to act fast. We set up a base camp right in Qutabdinwala to reach families who had lost almost everything. Over two weeks, our 15 volunteers walked through mud, rowed boats in strong currents, and carried supplies to homes surrounded by water. Every trip was hard, but every life we reached made it worth it. We rescued villagers trapped in their homes using boats and rafts, bringing them food, clean water, blankets, and solar torches to keep them safe and warm.
The flood affected animals too — cows, goats, and buffaloes that families rely on for their livelihood. Our volunteers made sure they got fodder, silage, and medical care, protecting the families’ support systems. Some moments will never be forgotten: a mother and her little boy were stuck on a roof as floodwaters surrounded them, and the boy was running a high fever. Our volunteers reached them just in time, giving them food, comfort, and a safe ride to dry land. Another family had to leave their pet dog behind when they evacuated. Scared and aggressive, the dog was cared for every day by our team until it could safely return to its family. These stories remind us that every life matters, and even in the toughest times, hope can survive.
How You Can Help: Support Families and Animals
The floodwaters may have gone down, but recovery will take time. Families need help to rebuild homes, restart their work, and care for their animals. Your support can make a real difference.
You can help by:
- Sponsoring a cow or buffalo for families who lost their animals.
- Funding diesel for tractors and boats to clear mud, sand, and debris.
- Providing essential supplies for families preparing for the winter.
Every rupee, every liter of diesel, and every sponsored animal helps families in Qutabdinwala get back on their feet and find hope again.
Donate Now to support these families and their animals.
