Society for the Visually Handicapped
by Rohini Vemuganti Imon was sitting by the window, his mother standing behind him, looking on as I approached SVH….
How it began at Society for the Visually Handicapped
The late Mr. Shyamal Data, founder of the Kolkata-based Society for the Visually Handicapped, had an eye for adventure. This…
A home for street children of Mysore
I stepped off the bus in Mysore to find myself standing in front of a line of extremely bright, green,…
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 Vidyarambam
Mr. Ranganathan is the founder of Vidyarambam. In his previous avatar, he was an automobile engineer and travelled to various…
How it began at SAMUHA
by Rohini Vemuganti SAMUHA which means an organized group or society was founded by Mr. Pradeep in the year 1987….
Providing free life-changing surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities
A cleft lip is a congenital facial deformity which may arise due to malnutrition, heredity or complications during pregnancy etc….
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…
Vidya Poshak
Vidya Poshak (VP) is housed in a two storied building with rooms neatly designated for different purposes such as mentor…
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….
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…
Giving primary school children a strong foundation
Located in the distance of 20 kms from where I stayed in central Kolkata, the drive to Towards Future at…
How it began at Towards Future
Supriya Roy, the founder of Towards Future, was actively involved in social service since 1995. Having served as a program…
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….
Sukarya provides healthcare facilities to Gurgaon’s slum-dwellers
After a really long crowded metro ride from South Delhi to Gurgaon, I heaved a sigh of relief when I…
Disability and development go hand in hand for VISHWAS
VISHWAS is a popular address in Gurgaon and is known to all. On reaching the school, the first thing that…
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…
It’s not just a toilet … but dignity for rural Uttar Pradesh
It was a 4-hour journey from Delhi to Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh (UP). I would not say it was long, because…
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…
This Delhi organisation supports the needs of the physically and mentally-challenged
The first impression of Khushboo reinforces all that the organisation stands for; you are welcomed by a cheerful beneficiary of…
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 Agewell Foundation
A fifteen minute autorickshaw ride in scorching heat from South Delhi to a two-storied office building in the city’s suburb…
Asha Kiran works for the ‘untouchables’ of Harijanwada
One of the areas that Asha Kiran does invaluable work in is Harijanwada. Here there are no proper roads, just…
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…