Category: Give NGOs

  • PM Cares and so do we…

    While the Coronavirus outbreak has impacted our healthcare infrastructure, the imperative lockdown to prevent the contagion has had a deep-rooted impact on the country’s socio-economic conditions.  To alleviate the suffering of those most vulnerable,  the Government of India has made an essential intervention first by announcing a package of ₹1.7lakh crore and then by launching…

  • These 3 NGOs in India share their stories on the KBC hot seat

    These 3 NGOs in India share their stories on the KBC hot seat

    NGOs in India Apna Ghar, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, and Cuddles Foundation share their inspiring founding stories on KBC with Amitabh Bachchan.

  • Never underestimate the power of well-meaning women

    Walking past this residential complex, one would believe that it is just a normal house with a family living inside. That is, until we walk in and discover that it is a home away from home for many women knitting a new life with optimism. It is a family counseling center and a short stay…

  • How it began at Mahila Dakshata Samiti

    Mahila Dakshata Society (MDS) was originally established in the state of Andhra Pradesh by Mrs. Suman Krishnakanth. Suman’s spouse, Mr. Krishnakanth was originally a Parliamentarian and later the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Life as the partner of a public servant gave her valuable insights into the trials and tribulations faced by Indian woman. Deeply concerned…

  • 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 Madhya Pradesh, Sonali grew up with a rather broad-minded view of life. Her marriage, after completing her education in Home Science, gave her further opportunities to travel to various parts of the country and widen…

  • How it began at Agewell Foundation

    A fifteen minute autorickshaw ride in scorching heat from South Delhi to a two-storied office building in the city’s suburb of Lajpat Nagar seemed worthwhile after I met Himanshu Rath, the founder of Agewell Foundation. Himanshu’s professional journalistic roots were immediately evident in the large piles of books neatly arranged in all corners of his…

  • This small organisation helps some of the weakest in society

    When I visited Abhoy Mission, I was received by Dr. Shyamlal Deb himself. He was a very warm person, and was liked by all. He drove me to their old age home and school for the special needs which is located about 14 kms away from the city. A picturesque location with jackfruit trees and…

  • How it began at Paripurnata Half-Way Home

    The main force behind Paripunata Half-Way Home is Dr. Joyce Siromoni. A medical graduate (1954) from Christian Medical College, Vellore and D.(Obst.) RCOG from London (1960), Dr. Siromoni has worked in various hospitals in the U.K. and India. She has also been involved in various community health programmes including care of leprosy patients. In 1967…

  • How it began at Ashadeep Association

    by Paula Donoso The founding story of Ashadeep Association revolves very much around the life of one extraordinary lady, Dr. Adelheid Hüffer.  Born on the 26th of October 1915 in Muenster, Germany, Adelheir studied social work and medicine which she completed in 1945 after which she practiced as a Doctor in the St. Franziskus Hospital…

  • Living up to its name, Ashadeep, brings children from darkness to light

    by Paula Donoso The Mumbai-based Ashadeep Association is essentially the incredible result of its founder, Dr. Adelheid Hüffer’s initiative, dedication and love. Set up in 1976, the organisation has grown to 7 centres today – from 25 students in 1976 to 600 students today, reaching up to 1,000 including mothers and people who rely on…

  • An NGO dedicated to getting children off the streets and on their feet

    Picture this classroom scene. There are about 15 children, each of whom is seated on their own mat. There are no desks or chairs but the classroom is not bare. It’s well-lit and there are fans too. Cupboards on the side are filled with books and stationary for the kids. On the walls are posters…

  • How it began at CPAA

    Mr. Yogendra Kumar Sapru is the Founder Chairman & CEO of Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA). An experienced pharmaceutical professional, Mr. Sapru started his career with John Wyeth & Brother in 1963, where he progressed from the post of a Medical Representative to that of Marketing Director. Subsequently, he joined Johnson & Johnson in the pharmaceutical division…

  • Cancer Stings! CPAA works towards taking the bite out of that sting.

    Spend a day with Cancer Patients Aid Association’s (CPAA) team and you’re sure to be moved by their heart-warming stories. Stories that show how personal touch is as important a factor as correct medical treatment when it comes to curing life-threatening diseases. CPAA grasped this in as early as the 60s. The fact that Cancer…

  • Providing loving, group foster care for orphans in Delhi

    by Yashika Sharma I entered the Udayan Care Ghar (“Home” in Hindi) and all the children, in a surprisingly coordinated way, greeted me with “Hi!”. Entering the room filled with girls smiling, running, drawing and chatting, I would never have been able to guess that all of them come from abusive and ugly pasts. While…

  • Emergency Blood Donor Bank, Ration Distribution, Birthday Project, Green India and more

    by Yashika Sharma Started in 1999 as emergency blood phone help line, Sarthak Prayas now works for four majorcauses —creating the longest chain of emergency blood donors, providing education and human values to children, giving benefits to senior citizens, and greening the environment for future generations. Mission Save Life, which is their dream project, is…

  • Improving lives in Asia’s largest slum – Dharavi

    by Pearl Edmund Gazing out of the car window thinking of how the day would pan out were the only thoughts on my mind. I had signed on to be a volunteer with Give and this was my first volunteering task. Morever, it was also one of the first visits I would be making to…

  • This NGO feeds over 1 million children everyday

    Not many things bring me out of bed at 5am. But when I heard about the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s operations, I just had to check it out for myself. So on a rainy August morning, two colleagues and myself headed to their centralized kitchen in Bangalore. The organisation runs its operations through two kitchen models:…

  • Offering a ray of hope to drug addicts since 1995

    by Shreyans Shah The total number of people living with HIV in India was estimated at 2.09 million in 2011. Approximately, 1,48,000 people died of AIDS related causes in 2011 in India. Maharashtra has the second highest prevalence of HIV (0.32 million). While the overall rate of prevalence of HIV among IDUs (Injectable Drug Users)…

  • Thanks to this after-school programme rural children are completing their education

    Alishaba Ujagare, a school drop out from the town of Khapoli, completed her SSC with flying colours and is now pursuing Electrical Engineering from a Polytechnic College with the help of the Light of Life Trust . She is also instrumental in encouraging her siblings and neighbors to continue their studies. Bhagyashree Wayare, daughter of…

  • Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world…

    …Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. This adage is apt for Maria Seva Sangha. Set up in 1981, this organization was set up by a lady named Ethel Brito, along with a group of public-spirited people. They worked together to obtain registration, tax-exemption, FCRA sanction and the like, to establish the institution’s…

  • Lifting a generation out of poverty

    How we drove past the Unnati building on Bangalore’s Temple road, I don’t know. Even the chaiwala at the end of the road and those hanging around his roadside stall were surprised. But a short walk back down the road and we were at the sleek-looking building well in time for our 10am meeting at…

  • The Association of People with Disability: How it all began

    The primary force behind the APD is undoubtedly Ms. N H Hema. With both legs and one arm significantly paralysed as a result of Polio in childhood, Hema herself was wheelchair-bound. But while she was mobile, it was not without difficulty. She recalls how obtaining a wheelchair itself was a grand task. Back in 1955,…

  • Ananya Trust – How it all began

    While Ananya Trust was officially set up in 1998, its roots can be traced back to the 80s, when Shashi was living and working in the US. She was as a preschool teacher; one of the key things she learnt during her interactions with 2 to 5 year-olds was that a child’s social environment influences…

  • An organization that’s unique in more ways than one

    When we drove down to Ananya Trust, little did we realize what a fun day lay ahead of us. Reaching there bright and early, even before classes began, gave us enough time to tour the premises. Infact since most of the teachers hadn’t arrived, were taken around by one of the students themselves – Yedumma.…

  • AMC: How it all began

    Not much is available about AMC’s founder Dr. D L N Murti Rao on their website or in their annual reports. The current staff, many of whom did have the opportunity to work with him, shared a few tidbits of how and why he started AMC. In 1960, the need for such a service was…