I am participating in TCS World 10K Marathon Bengaluru to raise funds for the project EZER - a mental health and wellness initiative of Odisha Rising Foundation(ORF).
My fundraising goal is to raise at least INR 100000 so that the work of ORF may be expanded in the field of mental healthcare.
The pandemic left deep mental scars. Isolation, loneliness, grief, domestic violence, general anxiety, professional burnout, and post-traumatic stress became part of the health crisis. Covid-19 hit a double blow – both to the body and mind. While physicians and health experts carefully document its effect on the human body, the psycho-social effects on mental health are yet to gather mass attention.
Every year, about 2,00,000 Indians take their lives. One in every seven Indians suffered from some depressive or anxiety disorder. Roughly 56 million Indians suffer from depression, and 38 million suffer from some anxiety disorder. India has one of the highest prevalence of mental illnesses globally. According to WHO data, there are only three psychiatrists and psychologists for every 1,00,000 people. The growing statistic is scary therefore this is the right time to address it collectively.
Looking at the emerging problem and its impact…ORF has initiated Project Ezer to provide much needed help, counselling and treatment to children, youths and adults by engaging different stakeholders such as counsellors, psychiatrist, psychologist and group of expertise doctors. Through this project - ORF is not only creating wider awareness on mental health but also involved in creating a strong policies for the Government so that it influenced the larger communities to address this emerging issue collectively.
The funds raised from this Marathon will strengthen the work of ORF as they will be conducting 10 nos of more training and awareness camps on mental health and wellness for the students, teachers, IT professionals, healthworkers, police personnel, childcare institutions, social workers and counselors.
Your generous and kind support is highly solicited to take this cause forward.
Thanks and regards
Akhaya Sagar
After two years gap, i am preparing myself to participate in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru Marathon as a fundraiser and as a runner as well. I have been participating actively in this event since last 10 years and have successfully completed the run and achieved fundraising target. This year I am running to raise funds for the Project EZER that creates awareness on mental health of children, youths and adult.
The mental-health problem is an emerging global concern. The Coronavirus disease outbreak has led to unprecedented hazards to mental health globally. Mental-health conditions have a significant impact on the development of over a billion youth and their social and economic integration, including employability. It is negatively impacting our children, youths and adults. Hence I am supporting this cause of Odisha Rising Foundation who is working to provide critical socio-emotional support to 1000 youths who are vulnerable to mental health related issues.
A big thank you to all those who have donated on this page.
