Dear Friends and Donors of Karuna,
The shock of the heavy rains and flooding in Puttaparthi is wearing off. After the water receded and the cleaning up completed, it was time to survey the damage done to houses, roads and bridges.
For Karuna the main problem was the loss of the connecting bridge to Rayalavaripalli village and Karunapalli, where we have 120 rescued cattle and the new wildlife centre under construction. At the clinic in Enumulapalli and at the old wildlife centre there is damage to all constructions: cracks, leaking, etc.
For the moment we have cleared a very old farmer’s road which takes us through a roundabout detour of 15 kilometres (previously only 5 km) – but at least we can reach Karunapalli with supplies.
This does not help the local villagers and our staff. Now they have to walk through the river to connect to the next village (vehicles including bicycles cannot pass it). Karuna Society and Rural Development Trust (RDT), along with local villagers, have come together to plan a temporary road to be used until a new bridge is built. This road has to go through the fields and has to be short. As soon as this work starts we will update you on its progress. We thank the donors who so promptly responded to this crisis!
Another great news is that we have finally received official recognition and permission from the Central Zoo Authority to build the new Wildlife Centre! We have just started clearing and cleaning of the compound and nearby roads. Soon we will start construction of the kitchen and office.
While we thank you for your valuable support in 2021, we wish all of you a wonderful New Year 2022! May it be filled with health, happiness and peace, and may all your fondest wishes come true!
With Warm Regards,
Clementien Koenegras, President
The Board of Karuna Society,
Staff & Our Many Rescued Animals