THE DISASTER

On 3rd December 1984, lethal Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked out of a Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, India, instantly killing and injuring thousands of people. Carbide claims the death toll to be 3,800 but the locals and NGOs believe at least 10,000-15,000 people died during the disaster. The Bhopal Gas Disaster is titled the Worlds Worst Industrial Disaster.

THE SECOND POISONING

The disaster has continued to affect the communities in Bhopal through what is referred to as the Second poisoning. The disaster site or Union Carbides toxic dumping grounds have not been cleaned up. The water near the plant is being poisoned each day and reaching new communities, worsening their health. Today, the new generations continue to suffer from disabilities, organ failures and poor health.

THE CHALLENGE

How can you help Bhopal? By taking part in the Bhopal challenge, you can raise money and awareness about the disaster. As a university, Warwick students will try to virtually cover the distance from our campus to Bhopal (7241 km). You can join the challenge as an individual or as a part of your society. You can choose to walk, run, swim, cycle, row, play a sport etc over the 2 weeks of the challenge. Your just giving page will be where you can update your distance covered and it's an ideal way to get donations from friends and family. All the funds raised will go towards Bhopal Medical Appeal, a Brighton-based charity working directly with the victims in Bhopal.