How it began at Delhi Council for Child Welfare
Delhi Council for Child Welfare was established in the year 1952 by a group of 10 women. The Council first…
How it began at Spurthi Mahila Mandal
It all started in the year 1981 when Ms. Shyamala Vardarajan, the founder of Spurthi Mahila Mandal (SMM) relocated to…
How it began at Society for Child Development
Madhumita Puri, who is the founder of the Delhi-based Society for Child Development (SFCD), was a leading psychologist in the…
How it began at Sabuj Sangha
Siba Sankar, the founder of Subuj Sangha, was born and brought up in the Sunderbans. Living in a joint family,…
How it began at Operation Shanti
“I came to India in 2003 from USA to learn Yoga,” says Tracy, who is the founder of Operation Shanti….
How it began at Vidya Poshak
The seeds of founding Vidya Poshak were sown in the mind of Prof. Tikote as early as in 1999. What…
How it began at Mahila Dakshata Samiti
MAHILA Dakshata Samiti was originally established in the state of Andhra Pradesh by Mrs. Suman Krishnakanth. Suman’s spouse, Mr. Krishnakanth…
How it began at Sukarya
We live in an age when charity has become a business and NGOs have been publicly questioned on their integrity….
How it began at Vishwas, Vision For Health Welfare and Special Needs
Armed with a post graduate degree in biophysics, Neelam Jolly moved to Delhi from Chandigarh in the late eighties. After…
How it began at Abhinav
Despite emotional, social and bureaucratic roadblocks, founder of the NGO Abhinav, Mr. Harendra Singh’s mission to help the community never…
How it began at Khushboo Welfare Society
Sonali Savkoor’s story is one of conviction, perseverance and commitment. Born in a small town in Karnataka and raised in…
A stalwart in the lives of lost, battered, and lonely elderly’s journey
“Old people are pressure cookers, ready to burst any moment if pressure is not handled at the right time.” –…
How it began at Asha Kiran
The mission of my trip was to see firsthand the wonderful work that Mr. Prakash of Asha Kiran was doing…
How it began at JK MAASS
On obtaining a degree in Physiotherapy, Mr. Sudhakaran, the founder of JK MAASS started working at a multi-specialty hospital. Most…
How it began at ETASHA
ETASHA, which is an acronym for “Enabling and Training Adolescents for a Successful and Healthy Adulthood,” has been set up…
How it began at Centre For Social Reconstruction(CSR)
It all started in the year 1974 when Mr. Ram was pursuing his college studies and there was a tussle…
How it began at CARD
Pudukkottai, the Chettinad district of TN was once ruled by the kings. When I entered the city, I was awe…
How it began at Bhavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust (SENEH)
Mr. Barua, the founder of Bavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust (SENEH), used to be part of the Airforce. Bavada Devi…
How it began at Ashadeep
Mukul Goswami, the founder of Ashadeep was a banker at State Bank of India. He was born and brought up…
How it began at Abhoy Mission
Dr. Shyamlal Deb, the founder of Abhoy Mission, was born and brought up in Agartala. Since his childhood, he was…
How it began at Pahal Jan Sahyog Vikas Sansthan
“Never doubt that a group of ordinary people can bring about change. Infact, that’s the only thing that ever has.”…
How it began at Turning Point Foundation
“My social circle comprised of people who always wanted to be high and intoxicated. I learnt about a ‘magical powder’…
How it began at Vidya Bhawan Society
Vidya Bhawan Society was founded by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta along with his close associates Dr. K.L. Shrimali and Shri…
How it began at Seva Mandir
Seva Mandir was founded by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta. Born on 20th of April 1895, at Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Dr. Mehta…
How it began at Gram Chetna Kendra
To understand how and why Gram Chetna Kendra came about, it is important to understand the conditions and issues of…