KAMATHIPURA is an area of South Mumbai that is known for prostitution, which occurs day and night. It is one of the largest red light districts in India and perhaps in all of Asia. In the lanes and alleyways of this famous neighborhood, there are also people and families who are not a part of the sex trade. These...

MALARIA is a disease that spreads to humans, mainly from mosquitoes. Even though malaria is a curable disease, it still claims the lives of hundreds to thousands of people (official and unofficial estimates) across India on an annual basis. Mosquitoes breed in tropical climates, which India has, so the risk of children and adults contracting malaria is extremely high....

Give.do: Was SVP India Fast Pitch your first experience of this kind? What was the fundraising outcome? Sanghamitra Bose: Yes, when it comes to virtual and live fundraising, SVP India Fast Pitch was the first such event. Sshrishti Trust successfully generated the funds for its laid down causes and then the funds were utilized for the causes it was sought. Give.do:...

SUPPORTING a charitable organization is a noble act that compassionate individuals can do to make a positive impact in the lives of people. The more support an organization receives, it strengthens the organization’s reach and impact by supporting people who need a helping hand. When it comes to making financial contributions to NGOs, a donation of any amount makes...

LEADING The Umoya Foundation, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of this partnership.  Our journey with Social Venture Partner’s (SVP India) Fast Pitch program is a testament to this. We were part of SVP’s Fast Pitch in 2023 and I can tell you that it wasn't just about fundraising; it was a catalyst for growth and impact for the...

EARTH Day is a time for people everywhere to learn about the problems affecting the health of our planet, brainstorm methods to solve them and implement solutions that will save the Earth. Human habits constantly undergo sudden changes and each of these changes have an impact on our environment. This includes the increased use of household plastics, our dependence...

EARTH Day, while celebrated on April 22nd, is often observed all month long and focuses on a specific theme. The theme of Earth Day this 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics, which draws attention to plastic pollution. Plastic pollution occurs when plastic is discarded and accumulates in large quantities and this has a negative impact on the environment, water bodies...

NAVEENKUMAR was at a bus stand when he saw a homeless old man who was disheveled, emaciated and looked as though he had been on the streets for months. He approached the homeless person and began speaking to him. Naveenkumar compassionately heard his story about how he had been abandoned on the streets by his family and left to...

FEW people have experienced the heartbreak of having their newborn infant in a critical condition in the ICU; even fewer know the hopelessness of not being able to afford the medical care that will help their children get better. Neonates Foundation of India is an NGO for babies who are in the neonatal intensive care unit and need specialized...

MARGINALIZED tribal communities lack access to basic essentials such as education, resources and medical care. In the forested area of Melghat in Maharashtra, there are no hospitals, trained doctors or even a medical NGO for over 100 kilometers. The people who reside in these areas are tribal communities who have long been overlooked. Without proper medical care, their only...