A small charity, Calcutta Rescue runs an astonishing number of projects and programs, all aimed at improving the lives of the poorest people in Kolkata and West Bengal. Dr. Jack's ethos of holistic support is at the heart of the organization's work, constantly seeking better ways to cure the sick, reduce the burden of disease, improve living conditions, provide education to the rising generations and create employment opportunities.
Even those directly involved do not always know what is going on. However, Calcutta Rescue produces a detailed report on its activities every quarter, which is packed with statistics. Below are some figures from the report for the period July to September 2022 to give you a better idea of what the team did during this period:
6888 patient visits to clinics
5655 people taught about health and nutrition
1146 vaccinations
837 people received contraceptives
810 wound care consultations
566 physiotherapy sessionssessions
350 patient referrals for counseling
124 people with disabilities supported
99 glasses distributed
30 tuberculosis patients cured
20 people in handicraft courses
11 participants in computer courses
8 toilets installed
8 new HIV patients admitted
1 composting project started