The Covid-19 pandemic and recent rains not only lashed places but people's livelihoods as well. Potter's Hand NGO has been raising awareness among the people about the Irula Tribe. We have been supporting the community since 2015.

Elders, women and children suffer equally during rains. Their settlement areas are generally beside water bodies such as lakes and ponds and water overflows into the settlement. The hard ground turns into a shallow swamp thus bringing in snakes, rodents and other insects sometimes poisonous ones too.

The rainfall in November left the people of Manimangalam is dire straits. Livelihood already lost due to Covid, the heavy rains have almost put them on the streets. Roofs of their thatched roof houses (huts) gave way and water was puring over their heads and the overflowing water from the nearby lake was forming a puddle under their feet. Potter's Hand came to their rescue by providing dry ration kits, blankets and Tarpaulins.

Children are the most vulnerable section of the society. Any harm done to them at a tender age leaves a life long scar and causes permanent psychological damage that could change them into a threat to the society. Over 53% children face some sort of abuse or the other, the downtrodden, especially girls, being the most vulnerable. Potters Hand conducts Karate classes for Boys and Girls with a goal to teach them self protection. While the classes help the children safeguard themselves, it also helps them discipline themselves and focus on their goals. We have noticed a remarkable difference in the children trained in this sport and those who have not. It is a holistic approach to a better life.