Despair to Hope through Art (Compassion Contagion)
Compassion Contagion
An online archive that records acts of compassion during the pandemic through stories, art, collages and graphic narratives. Compassion Contagion documents stories of solidarity, of connection in the time of social distancing, of lifting someone’s spirits up or helping someone grieve, of healing and being healed, of cooperation, courage, compassion and hope.
https://www.compassion-contagion.com/
Compasion Contagion is collaborating with various artists to raise funds for organisations and individuals who are doing extraordinary work in various capacities for Covid19 Relief.
It is doing this fundraising with four offerings which are heartwarming in more than one way. As a donor, not only are you supporting someone in need but also receiving something beautiful in art:
Saying it with Flowers for PerryFerry that works for LGBTQIA+ impacted by Covid in Chennai (Rs.1500+courier)
https://www.compassion-contagion.com/art-aid/say-it-with-flowers
Receive a Poster for Sikshasandhan COVID-19 relief work in Mayurbhanj, Odisha (Rs.350+courier)
https://www.compassion-contagion.com/art-aid/receive-a-poster
Send a Postcard for Hasiru Dala that is providing food, medical and livelihood support to 6000 affected waste-pickers and supporting children whose families are impacted by COVID-19 in Bengaluru
https://www.compassion-contagion.com/art-aid/send-a-postcard
Collaborating with Ankur Ahuja (@ladycameraman) who will ‘Gift a portrait’ to everyone who donates INR 4,500 to Tycia Foundation in Delhi https://www.compassion-contagion.com/art-aid/gift-a-potrait
Location
Chennai. Bengaluru. Odisha. Delhi
Beneficiaries
Covid affected LGBTQIA+, Families of Waste Pickers and Covid Warriors.
Budget
Rs.350 to Rs.4500 per donor
Organisations being supported