Tag: child hunger
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Annamrita Foundation: an NGO in Mumbai fighting against child hunger
IN a country where proper nutrition for school-going children is crucial for their development, Annamrita Foundation is an NGO in Mumbai that stands as a torchbearer, striving to save over 12 lakh underprivileged children from hunger and malnutrition. In a nation where over 33 lakh children are malnourished, with 17 lakh among them severely affected,…
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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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Save The Children India: building brighter futures for children
SAVE The Children India, a member of the Save the Children Alliance, is a renowned NGO that is dedicated to improving the lives of children in India. Since its inception, this organization has played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and welfare of children, working tirelessly to ensure they have access to education,…
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Hunger action month: 5 NGOs you can support to alleviate hunger and malnutrition
HUNGER Action Month holds significant potential and impact in India, a nation where malnutrition and food insecurity continue to be critical issues. This month-long campaign, observed in September, serves as a clarion call to address these challenges and ignite collective efforts towards ending hunger. In India, where a substantial portion of the population still struggles…
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Akshaya Patra Foundation: Addressing the painful pangs of hunger
Let us revisit a small tale from the Mahabharata to get a better understanding of the term “Akshaya Patra”. This goes back to the time when the Pandavas and queen Draupadi were living in exile. In those days, a lot of their acquaintances used to visit them in the forest which formed their temporary residence.…