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In Vrindavan, thousands of elderly widow mothers face the harsh reality of abandonment and suffering. With no one to turn to, many are left begging on the streets, exposed to heat, cold and rain,
Donate so that Maitri can provide shelter, food, clothes and medical support to abandoned elderly mothers now. Give generously.
Winnie Singh has witnessed many cases of widow mothers being abandoned on the streets of Vrindavan, one of the holiest places in India. “Children leave their mothers as soon as they become widows. The children start feeling the burden. This has become a practice in today's society that money comes first and everything else later,” says Winnie whose Maitri India, rescues widowed mothers from the streets of Vrindavan.
Many widowed elderly mothers often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. And Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help, but because of lack of funds, Winnie and Maitri are in a position to do it.
"Elderly widows don't have shelter. They sleep in cowsheds over sacks. They don't have a blanket. Nights are really difficult for them," shares Winnie Singh.
Maitri aims to:
- Provide shelter and nutritious meals leading to improved health and wellbeing
- Make physical and mental health services accessible
- Offer necessary quality aged care and assisted living support
- Increase awareness and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers
Why donate to Maitri
Winnie needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being.
“Maitri urgently needs your support to provide nutritious food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie. “You can become the family they were denied. Hold their hands so they don't need to beg ever again,” she adds.
Let’s rescue abandoned widows mothers from the streets of Vrindavan and give them a better future. Donate now.
Our help will enable Maitri to save hundreds of abandoned widows from a life of begging, and restore the respect, dignity, and identity they deserve.
Updates
1 Jun, 2026
In India, widow mothers are often abandoned by their families, leaving many elderly and impoverished women with nowhere to turn while enduring lifelong social stigma. Maitri is committed to ensuring every widow mother in Vrindavan receives compassionate care, safe shelter, food, clothing, and medical support.
Let’s take a look at the impact highlights during FY 2025-26:
- Provided shelter and care to 415 abandoned widow mothers in Vrindavan
- Successfully facilitated a major oncology surgery along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy for a widow mother.
- 37 widows underwent cataract surgery, provided dental treatment to 82 widows, and conducted preventive health check-ups for 623 widows
- Provided nutritious daily meals along with fruits and milk to widow mothers
- Provided hypertension and diabetes medicines daily for 72 widows.
- Distributed 60,225 meals to widow mothers to ensure their overall well-being.
- Conducted livelihood and skill-building training for 23 widows in bag and stole making, while 16 widows received training under the pickle-making initiative.
- Organised counselling sessions for 87 widows coping with grief and loss.
- Supported 39 widow mothers through income generation programs
- Provided doctor prescribed daily supplements to the widow mothers.
- Distributed 650 sarees along with blouses and petticoats to the widow mothers.
Your support will help us keep our mission alive. Donate now to help widow mothers in Vrindavan live a dignified life.
5 Jan, 2026
Der Donors,
Thank you for your continuous support. Between April and September 2025, your contributions helped ensure care, dignity, and well-being for abandoned widow mothers in Vrindavan. Below is an overview of the key achievements during this period:
- 165 widow mothers received wholesome meals daily for lunch and dinner
- Fresh fruits and milk provided every day, supporting balanced nutrition
- Regular health supplements improved overall health, strength, and immunity
- Ongoing health and nutrition monitoring to maintain physical well-being
- Clean bedsheets distributed to all mothers, ensuring hygiene, comfort, and dignity
- One mother diagnosed with oral cancer received comprehensive medical care, including over three months of hospitalization
- Holi celebrated with music, dance, and flowers, fostering emotional healing
- Independence Day celebrated with enthusiasm, reflecting pride, unity, and joy
Donate now to help continue this vital support for widow mothers in Vrindavan.
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