AFNA is deeply grateful to the Assam Association of Greater Chicago (AAGC), Assam Association of Michigan (AAMI) , and Assam Association Vancouver (AAVAN), San Francisco Assam Convention Bay Area (AC 2026) and Jorhat Engineering College Alumni Association (JECAA) - USA Chapter— and every one of their members — for their generous joint fundraising effort for Assam Flood Relief. Your support is helping deliver food, water, medicine, and essential supplies to families rebuilding their lives.
To our individual donors: Your contribution matters just as much as any organized effort. Relief work is built one gift at a time, and every single donation — big or small — is going directly toward getting essential supplies to families who need them most. We see you, and we're grateful for you.
To other Assamese associations across North America: we invite you to join this effort and help us reach even more families in need. Please contact us to organize a relief drive with your community.
A Heartfelt Thank You
What's Happening in Assam
Since late April, monsoon flooding has been affecting hundreds of thousands of people across 25 districts of Assam. On July 19th, a cloudburst upstream sent a sudden wall of water through Upper Assam. Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat are experiencing their worst flooding in decades, with the Dikhow River breaching its extreme flood level. More than 700,000 people have been affected in this latest wave alone, and at least 60 lives have been claimed.
Thousands of families are in relief camps. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed or damaged. Crops, livestock, roads, and rail lines have been submerged under water. We cannot overstate the immediate need for dry food, safe drinking water, tarpaulins, medicine, and hygiene supplies.
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Assam Needs Us Now: AFNA is joining the relief efforts immediately
These severe floods have devastated Upper Assam once again, leaving thousands of families without food, shelter, or basic necessities. AFNA is urgently raising $30,000 to provide groceries, emergency supplies, and critical relief through trusted local partners in Sibsagar, Sonari, Nazira, Simoluguri, Amguri, and other flood-affected communities.
1,700+
villages flooded
25
districts hit
720,000+
people affected
18,500+
people in relief camps
Follow Your Impact
August 31: The first batch of rehabilitation kits are on their way to a village in Rudrasagar, Sivasagar where the distribution will take place at a local Naamghar this Tuesday. The area is still affected by the floods which have not been fully covered by the relief measures.
August 30: The rehabilitation material has been prepared into bags and ready for distribution. Here is a short video of what is in each bag to be distributed to each affected family
August 27: AFNA is currently reviewing proposals for long rehabilitation (Phase 2) with various partners with respect to improving quality of life, water supply, basic sanitation and improving general livelihood. More updates to come soon on this as we finalize our proposal in the upcoming days.
August 25: Since August 16th, we’ve raised $8,457 from 25 donors, bringing our overall total to $83,063 from 555 donors.
August 16: Since August 10th we have raised $3009 from 31 donors bringing overall total to $74,606 from 530 donors
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Our immediate flood relief campaign has been completed and our partners are working on providing the summary report. We will shortly share the same with our donors. In the meantime the focus has been primarily on the rehabilitation effort.
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Currently for immediate rehabilitation effort, the materials for 250 families have been collected and packing is currently ongoing. These materials will be dispatched to Jorhat by Friday. Distribution will start on Saturday.
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In the meantime, AFNA is also evaluating other means for rehabilitation based on the remaining funds to provide constructive long term and permanent support in terms of housing, health and livelihood. More to come on this in the upcoming days and weeks !!
August 11: Since the last 5 days we have raised $13,082 from 74 donors. Total $71,597 from 508 donors
AFNA will publish updates on this page as funds are dispersed—photos from the field, quantities of supplies delivered, and a final accounting when the campaign closes. That is our commitment to you.
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Phase 1 Update (August 4, 2026)
Thanks to our donors AFNA is close to completing Phase 1 of immediate flood relief in Upper Assam
✅ ~₹20 lakh committed through trusted local partners
✅ Relief kits — groceries, kitchen sets, mosquito nets, bedsheets, hygiene items — procured, packed & dispatched
✅ Reaching families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Nazira & Golaghat
✅ 100% of donations went directly to relief — AFNA is fully volunteer-run
📦 Distribution is still ongoing — kits are arriving in affected villages now, with more updates and photos from the field to follow
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But the work is not done. Families have lost homes and everything in them. AFNA is now launching Phase 2: Rehabilitation — partnering with the Indian Red Cross Society (Assam) to provide family rehabilitation kits (~₹10,000/family: kitchen sets, clothing, bedding, hygiene essentials).
We've raised our goal to $100,000 — every ~$120 helps one more family rebuild. 💪
August 8: 2026 Distribution is in full swing in interior parts of Assam. Here are some pictures.
Phase 2 was formally initiated this week as we authorized our partner Atma Nirbhar / Indian Red Cross Society to start preparing rehabilitation kit for 250 families in Sibasagar district
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August 4, 2026: Relief packets have been loaded and dispatched from all partners in various batches. These batches have reached Sibsagar and Charideo districts. Distribution to individual homes and families have already started. Following are some pictures and videos of the dispatch and distrbution process from various partners
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Dispatch from our partners
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Package opening from a beneficiary outside their flood stricken home
August 4: 2026 Last 4 days we have raised $10,600 from 113 donors, Total $58,515 from 434 donors.
Communication updates are being provided to our donors via social media channels and email on Phase 1 progress and iniitation for Phase 2​
July 31st, 2026 (MAJOR PROCUREMENT UPDATE):
The procurement process has been completed by both our partners that are focused on immediate relief as part of Phase 1 and 2 of our initiative Packing and loading has been completed by dispatch of the relief materials are expected today. The first set of kits are expected to be dispatched to Sivasagar and Charaideo District. We have also processed the payments to our partners so there is no blocker for them to initiate the procurement and start the distribution. Next update shall be regarding dispatch and distribution when the relief kits arrive at the intended locations.
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In the meantime AFNA is also working on a Phase 3 rehabilitation program for current flood victims with kit items that will provide shelter support upto at least a year and will support upto 10,000
families in all thanks to the generous funds we have received from our donors
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Campaign Update: In the last three days alone, 81 donors contributed $11,744. To date, 321 donors have helped us raise a total of $47,915.
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Here is a preview of ongoing procurement activities
July 28, 2026: Another $6,371 has been raised as of today. Procurement of goods from one of our partners are in progress and would be ready for dispatch within the week to various affected districts​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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July 27, 2026: We were able to raise $10,589 from 72 donors and total of $29,800 from 173 donors. We also raised the target fund to $50k as AFNA is also focusing on a rehabilitation program for dislocated and severely affects families and individuals due to the current floods. More information on the rehabilitation program (Phase 3) and the current Phase 1 /Phase 2 approach to mitigate existing flood situation shall be shared shortly.​
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July 25, 2026: Target funds has been raised to $30k as AFNA is planning to gain ground into the remote village areas of upper Assam that has been heavily impacted. Thanks to our donors we have reached close to our initial target of $15k
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July 23, 2026: Campaign Launched across social media and email platforms. Partner organizations identified Target Goal $15,000.
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July 27, 2026: We were able to raise $10,589 from 72 donors and total of $29,800 from 173 donors. We also raised the target fund to $50k as AFNA is also focusing on a rehabilitation program for dislocated and severely affects families and individuals due to the current floods. More information on the rehabilitation program (Phase 3) and the current Phase 1 /Phase 2 approach to mitigate existing flood situation shall be shared shortly.​
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July 25, 2026: Target funds has been raised to $30k as AFNA is planning to gain ground into the remote village areas of upper Assam that has been heavily impacted. Thanks to our donors we have reached close to our initial target of $15k
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July 23, 2026: Campaign Launched across social media and email platforms. Partner organizations identified Target Goal $15,000.
How AFNA is Responding
The Assam Foundation of North America has partnered with organizations across the state working on the ground in multiple districts of Assam. Our partner organizations have decades of experience delivering relief in Assam and hold FCRA registration/relevant credentials, which allows them to lawfully receive foreign contributions.
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Phase 1: Immediate Relief (Completed)
Thanks to your contributions, AFNA was able to send over ₹20 lakh toward emergency relief, partnering with two trusted organizations working on the ground: Marwari Yuva Manch and Jonbai Gosthi. With your support, these organizations have been able to procure essential relief materials, including rice, dal, oil, biscuits, drinking water, mosquito nets, bedsheets, and hygiene supplies. These items were then packed into relief kits, loaded, and distributed in batches throughout Sivasagar, Charaideo, Nazira, and Golaghat districts.
AFNA worked with suppliers and vendors directly for procurement of relief materials, and our partners coordinated pickup of materials, packing of kits, and door-to-door distribution in the field.
Phase 2: Rehabilitation (Underway)
Now the work continues. While relief kits help families survive the next few weeks, rebuilding a life takes much longer. Floodwaters have destroyed homes, household belongings, and livelihoods, and thousands of families will be starting over with almost nothing.
AFNA has moved into Phase 2: rehabilitation for displaced and severely affected families. We are starting our rehabilitation efforts with a partnership with Atma Nirbhar and Indian Red Cross Society. Each rehabilitation kit will provide a family with a complete kitchen set, clothing, bedding, buckets, a tarp, heavy-duty floor mat, and a full hygiene kit, as part of a program that aims to reach affected families across Sivasagar, Nazira (Charaideo), and Jorhat districts and support them for at least a year. We have sent over ₹25 lakh for the rehabilitation of 250 families, and procurement of items is currently underway. We are also identifying newer initiatives and partner organizations in Assam to further support the rebuilding of homes and lives.
Each rehabilitation kit costs roughly ₹10,000 (about $120) per family — every additional dollar raised directly increases the number of families we can help get back on their feet.
Every dollar donated through this campaign goes to flood relief. AFNA is an all-volunteer organization and 100% of the funds from donors goes directly to the beneficiaries.
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Where Your Money Goes
FAQ
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Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. The Assam Foundation of North America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 61-0994468). Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt by email for your tax records. We also accept donations through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and employer matching programs — check whether your employer matches charitable gifts, as this can double your impact.
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How much of my donation goes to relief?
100% of your donation goes directly to flood relief. AFNA is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff, and no portion of campaign funds is spent on overhead or administration. Funds are used to procure relief supplies from approved wholesalers and vendors, which AFNA pays directly.
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How does my money actually reach Assam?
AFNA transfers pooled campaign funds to partner organziations, which are authorized to receive foreign contributions under India's FCRA regulations. Partners work in the field directly with respect to purchases and distribute relief supplies directly in affected districts.
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Can I help in other ways?
Yes. Share this page with your network, especially on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. If your employer offers donation matching, you can also use that to submit a request to your employer to match your donation to AFNA. For more questions, please email: info@assamfoundation.net.
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3. How does the money reach flood victims in Assam?
AFNA works exclusively through trusted local partners whom we have maintained relations for multiple years.. Rather than transferring lump sums, AFNA pays approved wholesalers and vendors directly for relief materials, while our partners coordinate procurement, transportation, and distribution on the ground. This gives us direct control and full visibility over how every dollar is used.
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What's the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?
​Phase 1 (immediate relief) delivers emergency kits — food staples, drinking water, mosquito nets, and hygiene supplies — to help families survive the coming weeks. Phase 2 (rehabilitation) begins once floodwaters recede and helps families rebuild: each rehabilitation kit (~₹10,000/family, roughly $120) provides the durable essentials of a household — kitchen set, clothing, bedding, buckets, and hygiene items — designed to support a family for up to a year.
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Which areas is AFNA's relief reaching?
Our current relief operations serve flood-affected families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Nazira, and parts of Golaghat districts in Upper Assam, with rehabilitation efforts planned to extend to Jorhat. Our partners are working to reach remote village areas that larger relief operations often miss.
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How do I know the relief is actually being delivered?
We publish regular field updates on this page, including dated progress reports, photos, and videos of procurement, dispatch, loading, and distribution as they happen. Our partners document each stage, and AFNA volunteers visiting Assam conduct field visits with partner organizations.