Taking care of Madurai’s disabled
It was a ten-minute drive from my accommodation to Arapalayam where JK MAASS has its centre – a small, one-level…
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…
This NGO develops the right skills, behavior and attitude in underprivileged youth to help them get a job
“In India, we have a quarter of a billion young people looking for jobs. But there are more jobs than…
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…
An organisation that provides CSR provides material and emotional support to HIV+ people
Nagercoil derives its name from a temple located in the town. With windmills and coconut groves everywhere, it is situated…
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…
This organisation supports poor women and gives school supplies to kids at a refugee camp
Pudukkottai, the Chettinad district of TN was once ruled by the kings. When I entered the city, I was awe…
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…
These are just some small ways in which Bani Mandir helps the poor
The impact Bani Mandir makes in the lives of the poor is clear from the stories of the people they…
How it began at Bani Mandir
Bani Mandir was established in the year 1945 by like-minded primary school teachers in and around the village named Khordanahala….
Founder Mukul has won a Padmashree for his work at Ashadeep
by Rohini Vemuganti Bamunigaon is located around 60 kms from Guwahati. I entered this complex and was greeted by the…
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…
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…
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…
An organization which is a family to the abandoned girls
A twenty minutes drive from the main city, Aarti School for Girls is nestled amongst hills. It has neatly planned…
How it all began at Aarthi
“Bearing a girl child here is like watering the neighbours’ plants,” says PV Sandhya, who is the founder of Aarti…
An organization which provides comprehensive rehab
I entered a two storeyed building with the administration office on the first floor and an equipment/aids room on the…
How it all began at Uma Educational and Technical Society (UETS)
S.P. Reddy, the founder of UETS was born in Kanagiri village in Andhra Pradesh. A few influences, during his childhood,…
An organization which redefined Kidney care
TANKER is a Kidney Research foundation. Today, from awareness camps on the disease, to funding dialysis expenses and medicines, TANKER…
How it all began at TANKER Foundation
“In 1992, when my mother-in-law was diagnosed with kidney disease, we decided to move back to India from England. She…
An organization which teaches people to be self-dependant
With the river Kaveri running alongside, my drive to Society for Poor People Development (SPPD) at Kulithalai village was more…
How it all began at Society for Poor People Development
“I was very disturbed by the inequality in education, ” said Mr. Raju, Founder of Society for Poor People Development (SPPD)….
An organization which handholds the homeless until their last breath
Alwar, a small city in Rajasthan known for its forts and milk cakes now also has another feather in its…
How it all began at Sapna
Mr.Sudhir Pratap Singh is an IPS officer by profession. In 2002, he was assigned as a liaison to accompany a…