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Written by: Rebecca Shibu Edited by: Yamini Peter It's the time for a steady unlock! When you’ve started re-opening your organization activities/ programs during this unlock period, form a regular and consistent way of communication with your well-wishers and contributors! It is important in this time to grow your network and establish a stronger connection with your patrons. It is important that you share your stories, your project status halfway through 2020. How do you do it?  let them know what your organization has been up to with a little brainstorming with your team, compile case studies, demographic, photographs from your projects/ program team, you can make the most of it by sharing it with everyone through various social media mediums and newsletter ! It is merely not about promotion or selling, also not a definite key for a quick turnaround on responses from many, however, many will remember your story and reach out to you when they are looking for experts i...

In Unlock 1.0 the Government of India takes measured steps into re-opening the country in phases. The Ministry of Home Affairs' Order No.  40-3/2020-DM-I A dated May 30, 2020 , gives details about the same. We've tried to collate important government and informative resources in an attempt to understand the guidelines better. From 01.06.2020 below mentioned are phased wise re-opening of activities - Within Containment Zones, #Lockdown restrictions to continue till 30.06.2020; #Unlock1 All activities to be relaxed in a phased manner outside containment zones, as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines; Individual States may impose restrictions/prohibit activities as per assessment. PHASE ONE  The following activities will be allowed w.e.f. June 8, 2020, with official standard operating procedures (SOP).  Office - SOP on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in offices; Religious places and places of worship for the...

In the time that a global pandemic has consumed the world in strange ways, the common man finds no way but to stay their ground in order to understand their role in the same. Trying times and a nationwide lockdown, now extended to 3rd May 2020 bring an array of challenges for the economy and human lives altogether.  At one end the frontline workers fight the surging number of positive cases across the country and at the other end, there's an increasing threat to lifestyles. Amidst there is also an extensive gap of information that reaches the masses. Internet being an overwhelming space tends to add to the ongoing chaos.  Hence, truCSR has been able to compile information and resources on various fronts owing to the current pandemic from the government lockdown mandates and notifications to WHO guidelines about the pandemic. It becomes our right and responsibility to gather information from a verified source.  GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN MANDATES AND UPDATES Of...

February 2020 onwards, India saw an unprecedented surge in the positive cases of COVID-19. As the country went into a complete lockdown, it has taken measures to make sure that the rules and regulations are followed. Central to the State Governments have been extensively working towards communicating what is best for the people.  As most of us are in the comfort of our homes and as the consequences of the virus unfold, it is crucial to becoming part of the relief of the same. Several implementing agencies have been at the forefront of this fight with initiatives that either provide immediate or long-term relief mechanisms. truCSR has collated resources so as to initiate any contributions from the public, as soon as possible. FUNDRAISERS AND INITIATIVES BY THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES  For Migrant Labours and other vulnerable groups: Aajeevika Bureau  is raising funds to help migrants and daily wage workers in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat with healthcare facili...