Guwahati, Assam: As floodwaters recede across parts of Upper Assam, the Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NEAID) has intensified its humanitarian response, reaching more than 4,500 families across 48 villages in Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo districts.
Since launching its emergency relief operation on July 24, 2026, NEAID has distributed dry ration kits to 3,570 families and WASH kits to 4,537 families, besides providing 968 mattresses and 300 solar lamps and torches to affected households.
The first phase of the relief programme is scheduled to conclude on August 29, with essential household and WASH supplies—including mattresses, water filters, kitchen utensils and hygiene kits—being distributed to 820 households across five villages in Sivasagar and Charaideo.
Bringing Children Back to School
Recognising that children are among the most vulnerable during disasters, NEAID has also launched its “Back-to-School Campaign” in partnership with the District Education Department, Sivasagar. The initiative has already provided 1,330 school bags and stationery kits, with a target of reaching 2,000 students across seven flood-affected schools.
The organisation is also supporting school WASH facilities and plans to assist with minor repairs to flood-damaged infrastructure and provide recreational materials to help children return to a safe and supportive learning environment.
From Relief to Long-Term Recovery
NEAID’s intervention extends beyond immediate relief. As a member of the Inter-Agency Group (IAG) for disaster response, the organisation has participated in joint field assessments. In collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit and Railway Police, it is also planning child vulnerability mapping and anti-trafficking awareness initiatives in flood-prone and high-risk areas.
Under its year-long “Rebuild” initiative, NEAID will focus on household recovery, home and school repairs, livelihood restoration, afforestation and community-based environmental rehabilitation. Continued psychosocial support for children and adolescents, along with stronger community-based child protection systems, will form an important part of the programme.
Through this comprehensive approach, NEAID is seeking to move beyond emergency assistance towards long-term recovery, resilience and community rebuilding, helping flood-affected families regain stability and creating stronger, safer communities across Upper Assam.
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