Tag: Homeless
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What’s the opposite of peace?
PEACE brings to mind images of pure happiness, comfort, good health, laughter and safety. It is the ideal which we all strive to create in our families, communities and nations. But in a moment, we can lose our peace through conflict, health complications or the death of a loved one. While we dread such moments…
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Apna Ghar Ashram residential homes for the destitute
APNA Ghar Ashram is driven by compassion, empathy and a desire to provide solace to those who have been abandoned by society. Apna Ghar Ashram, an NGO, is a haven for the homeless and destitute, offering a lifeline to those living on the fringes of society. This blog explores the remarkable work of Apna Ghar…
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Ashadeep: Rescuing mentally disabled from streets
PEOPLE who live on the streets without a place to call home are deprived of one of life’s most basic necessities – shelter. Over 1.77 million homeless people in India are susceptible to harmful conditions such as disease, starvation, accidents, abuse and sexual exploitation. But add the mentally disabled to this situation, and the suffering…