Why climate crisis is also a health crisis
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) couldn’t have come out with more sobering news just before World Health Day. According to…
7 facts you should know about autism
AUTISM is one of the most common developmental disorders in the world. Also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD),…
Padma Awards: 10 winners who made social service their life’s mission
EVERY year, the government of India announces the Padma Awards, the nation’s highest civilian honour for distinguished service in public…
10 credible NGOs in Mumbai changing lives of the poor
Donate to an NGO in Mumbai to contribute your bit? These NGOs are doing wonderful work to improve the lives of the people in need.
This Women’s Day help acid attack survivors fight back
ACID attacks on women and girls are among the most heinous crimes. Sometimes, the victims are barely in their teens….
KL Rahul donates ₹31 lakh for budding cricketer’s cancer surgery
WHILE Varad’s parents lived in fear of losing him to cancer every minute of their daily lives, Swapna and Sachin…
10 NGOs working against human trafficking in India
THE Constitution of India prohibits human trafficking and there are several laws in place to deter it. But it remains…
5 women’s rights that Sarojini Naidu fought for
EVERY year on February 13, India celebrates freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary as National Women’s Day. A close associate…
10 cancer care NGOs in India helping the poor
INTERNATIONAL studies estimate that over 10 million people die from cancer every year, and at least one-third of common cancers…
How India welcomed its first Republic Day
The Republic of India was born on January 26, 1950, with the first president of India taking the oath of office and the Indian constitution coming into effect
10 NGOs working for girl child education in India
EVERY year, January 24 is celebrated as International Day of Education and as National Girl Child Day in India. Educating…
Swami Vivekananda inspires the youth to give and serve
NATIONAL Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12, to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of…
Give survey: Health and hunger are citizens’ top concerns
COVID-19 saw a dramatic worsening of India’s health and hunger situation, exposing the fragility of the country’s health infrastructure, food…
10 ways of giving back this Christmas
TALKING about giving, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill, said: “We make a living by what we…
‘We treat the elderly with dignity and respect’
EVERY year, thousands of elderly people are abandoned by their children in India. Many of them are left with nothing…
10 NGOs helping victims of violence against women fight back
ACCORDING to the United Nations, one in three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime –…
10 NGOs rejuvenating education in India
Read the success stories of India’s top 10 education NGOs which have transformed India’s education system by reaching out to the underprivileged children.
Is climate change becoming a child rights crisis?
FROM wars to natural disasters and every other crisis in between, children have always been the most vulnerable. Climate change…
Ozone layer: 5 ways to protect it
ON an issue related to the environment, the world had never stood as united as it did in 1987. An…
5 NGOs encouraging girls’ education in India
WHEN relatives told Ranjitha’s mother that she should discontinue her daughter’s studies and make her work to help the family,…
5 NGOs in sports nurturing India’s future champions
INDIA was not one of the table-toppers at the Olympics and Paralympics, but its athletes at the Tokyo Olympics gave…
Five effects of climate change in India
IT is often called the ‘single biggest threat facing humanity,’ and almost every country acknowledges the science behind it; but…
5 NGOs committed to tribal welfare in India
AS is the case with many indigenous people worldwide, centuries of facing inequalities, marginalisation and encroachment of their space have…
Top 5 NGOs working for tiger conservation
TO raise awareness about the majestic but endangered big cat, the world has been celebrating International Tiger Day on July…
Top 5 Indian NGOs working for widow welfare
WIDOW welfare is not seen as a priority in India, even though the country is home to over 55 million…