For a mother who has spent her entire life loving and raising her child, being beaten and mercilessly thrown out onto the streets by her own son is too heartbreaking to overcome. But this is a common story among the elderly residents of the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. “I’ve seen mothers in old and torn clothes, their bodies smelling and their hands and feet rotting and covered in maggots,” shares Dr. G.P. Bhagat, founder of the ashram. These abandoned elderly men and women lay starving on the streets hoping for someone to rescue them from their suffering. But most people walk past them without a second glance. “Like this”, Dr. Bhagat explains, “many elders die on the roads.”Since 2003, SHEOWS (Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society) has rescued over 10,000 elderly people from the streets and given them a home with care and support. The elderly staying at the ashram have all been abandoned by their families and have nowhere else to live. Your support can give them comfort after their abandonment. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). Safe and loving homeFor 20 years, SHEOWS has been providing free shelter, nutritious food three times a day, clothing, medical care, recreation activities and emotional support to abused and disabled elderly people rescued from the streets of Delhi. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has a dedicated rescue team that saves the elderly from the streets and gives them immediate medical care upon their arrival at the home. To tend to the multiple health complications of the seniors, the home has a medical facility with doctors and nurses, a physiotherapy unit, a pathology lab, a digital X-ray monitoring machine and a pharmacy to provide 24-hour care to older adults anytime they require assistance, even during emergencies. Dr. Bhagat prioritizes the health of the seniors and ensures that they receive three balanced meals a day based on their precise health requirements. Need for the fundraiserThe humanitarian mission of SHEOWS is making an impact in the area, as more and more people are being rescued and brought to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. To meet the financial costs of running the home, SHEOWS needs support to continue providing the residents with all the facilities that they need. This includes constant care and round-the-clock medical attention, nutritious food and maintaining a hygienic environment to keep the seniors in comfort and good health. Dr. Bhagat explains that as the number of residents is increasing, SHEOWS needs support for food and medicines. “I request you to help these elderly parents lead a peaceful life.”Donate now to help Dr. Bhagat continue caring for the 500 destitute elderly and giving them shelter, food, medical care and the will to carry on living despite their tragic abandonment by their families. Your support will enable SHEOWS to keep serving abandoned senior citizens and help them recover from the trauma of abandonment and life on the streets. “I have been serving these elderly as if they were my own parents”, shares Dr. Bhagat. “I want only one thing - their tears should vanish and they should have a smile on their faces.” To help Dr. Bhagat achieve this dream, your support is critical. Donate now to help SHEOWS care for more abandoned elderly. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support SHEOWS in their mission to rescue the abandoned elderly from the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care, recreational activities and emotional support.

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In the dark and dingy alleys of red light areas, injustice, pain and suffering run rampant. And the worst affected are the children who grow up in red-light areas and are subjected to constant abuse and violence. “The sight of a 12-year-old girl being gang-raped by a group of men near a house l haunts me to this date. I was filled with anguish and resolved to do something,” says Girish Kulkarni who has made it his life’s mission to rescue children from red light areas and give them a safe and secure childhood. In the last 3 decades Girish has saved over 1100 girls from a life of abuse in red-light areas, giving them a loving home, education and medical care. He has further supported over 20,000 children with a better life.Sadly, 250 of the children rescued from abuse and exploitation are HIV positive. The high cost of medication has left Girish struggling for funds. Your support can help him provide these children with the care and upbringing they need. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). A movement to protect vulnerable children“Growing up in Ahmednagar, the experiences I had as a child witnessing the horrors of sex trade defined the path of my life. I had even seen my friend’s 15-year-old sister and 70-year-old grandmother being forced to do sex work for the price of a cup of tea”, recalls Girish. “I started by merely feeding and teaching children of sex workers initially with the intention of giving them some respite from the horrors of life of abuse in red-light areas. Gradually more and more mothers started coming to me and asked me to take their children away, even if it was just for a couple of hours,” he further adds.The work that Girish started in his youth gradually grew to become a movement, with many more joining his cause. His NGO Snehalaya to date has transformed the lives of millions. Girish’s work is crucial for the survival and safety of vulnerable children of sex workers. Snehalaya is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public and your support can strengthen his mission to save children most in need. Donate generously.The horrors of life in red light areas“The cruelty and abuse that children as young as 6 or 7 years of age face is something that I can’t explain in words. Young daughters of sex workers are made to watch their mothers being raped, are brutally assaulted and forced into sex work. No child deserves to grow like this, Girish says in anguish.Sad reality of life for children growing up in red light areas is that they are deprived of even the most basic needs like proper food, safety and education. Moreover, a majority of children rescued by Girish are diagnosed HIV positive. The task of securing medication, providing them quality education and much needed nutrition is one that requires constant support from donors. Moreover, the increase in healthcare cost has left Girish struggling to keep his home for children going. But your support can enable him to give his children a loving environment and save many more who still remain trapped behind closed doors.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Snehalaya give hundreds of children rescued from red-light areas a life away from violence and abuse.

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“They insert a candle in the vagina, fingers are inserted (in the vagina) and tortured, and if children don’t relent even then, they put chilli powder so that children will say “yes” because of the burning of the skin… There are teeth marks on their bodies, and their vaginal parts are burnt. When children stay in these conditions, it is painful even to hear,” says Lalitha SA of Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), in course of talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas.In over three decades, the SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas, many from clutches of sex trafficking.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and in need of a loving home. But Lalitha needs our support to carry on the mission, to move out of her small facility so that she can rescue more children, house them in a permanent location and give them all the love they deserve. Your support can help her give these children the care and upbringing they need. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).A movement to protect vulnerable childrenAs a social worker, Lalitha has worked for decades in GB Road, the red-light area of Delhi and helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex. But it was the exploitation of children, many of them hardly ten or twelve or even less. The SPID has focused on rescuing such children and giving them a new life.Lalitha plays a vital role in the survival and safety of vulnerable children in the red light areas. As SPID is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public, we can support and strengthen SPID’s mission to save children. Donate generously.Donation to SPID’s fundraiser on Give.do“I have limited funds and very limited space, and if I had the funds, I would be able to rescue many more children and provide them with more comfort. With folded hands, I plead with you that you help us with funds in large numbers and support us in providing us children with a decent life. Become a part of the mission,” pleads LalithaDonate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse.NGO's 80G number: AADAS3217RF20212NGO's 12A number: AADAS3217RE20214

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Mission of Anand Memorial Trust is to empower underprivileged children through education, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to build successful and fulfilling lives. We believe that education is not only a fundamental human right but also a catalyst for positive change in communities, driving sustainable development and social progress.

Education

Mission of Anand Memorial Trust is to break the cycle of poverty and inequality by providing underprivileged children with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We believe in the transformative power of education, healthcare, and community support in empowering children to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Children

Mission of Anand Memorial Trust is to empower underprivileged communities to achieve optimal health and well-being through equitable access to healthcare services. We strive to eliminate disparities in healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and foster community resilience by providing culturally sensitive, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Healthcare

Anand Memorial Trust is a non-profit organization empowering the excellence of youth by providing educational and financial assistance. "Be a reason for someone's smile" is our primary motto and thriving to achieve the same by supporting educational &amp; cultural development, relief to the underprivileged, and social welfare.

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Ramesh Manickavel

Anand Memorial Trust

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This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

Thank you for all the support! We have placed the order for the laptop (AZUS TUF F15) which helps Hibron. The cost is ~60k, hence reduced the target from 65k to 60k

THANK YOU!

“Thank you for being a reason for someone’s smile.” is the motto of Anand Memorial Trust and I can’t find better words to convey my gratitude to you than this. We have reached 86% of our goal today which means Anand Memorial Trust has raised funds for 65 children (out of which we have 30 dedicated sponsors for children) so far. Since all the children are either staying at Sphoorti or supported by Sphoorti (https://sphoorti.org/), I met Srivyal Vuyyrui (Managing Trustee of Sphoorti) and discussed the next steps a week ago. We are currently working on a communication plan about the progress of the sponsored children. Also during the campaign, some kind souls mentioned that they would like to support the children in many other ways (coaching/life skill program/teaching, etc.,). This means a lot to us and we need all the support to groom the children for their better future. Thank you for this. Thank you once again. We are looking forward to your continued support. Please share and support: https://give.do/fundraisers/vidya-nidhi-campaign Thank you for being a reason for someone’s smile.With gratitude and kind regardsRamesh ManickavelManaging Trustee – Anand Memorial Trust

We are at 86% (translates to support for 65 children) - THANK YOU!

We received USD 1000 (INR 80000) for the campaign from a kind soul. Hence updating the target to 2158000 INR We have received a total of INR 15,01,921 (INR 14,09,921 through campaign + INR 92000 through other modes) against the target of 22,50,000 INR. Thus we are at 67% as of today and the important point is that we have received funds to support 50 children so far! THANK YOU so much for your continued support and contribution.

THANK YOU - Now we have the support for 50 children!

We have updated the document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1coT8PsTra-f3GSFoL9aAWuNy41ErQKGxXz2ueg9hues/edit?usp=sharing to reflect the current sponsorship.

Update to the document

It's exactly a month since we kickstarted the "Vidya Nidhi Campaign" with the primary objective of providing education support for ~75 children. And today my heart swells with happiness and gratitude in sharing we have raised a fund of INR 10,23,417 that supports 34 children for a year (out of 34, 16 children have dedicated sponsors). As I strive to continue the campaign with more energy with all your support, It is my responsibility to share more details around this: Since all of the children are primarily from Sphoorti Foundation (either stay at Sphoorti or supported by Sphoorti) working closely with Mr Srivyal Vuyyuri , Managing Trustee, Sphoorti, and Miss Tejaswini Vavilala , Director-Projects, Sphoorti) for further steps/communication: <ul><li>All the donors who have contributed towards the "Vidya Nidhi Campaign" will receive overall communication regarding the children and progress summary on quarterly basis</li><li>Donors who have paid 30000 INR and more:</li><li>If you have asked for specific children to sponsor, we have ensured the same</li><li>If you haven't asked for any preference, we have allocated the children based on the immediate need and other factors</li><li>You will be receiving specific information about the children and their progress details on quarterly cadence</li><li>You can also feel free to let me know if you would like to receive any other communication related to the child in quarterly cadence.</li></ul>I sincerely thank you for your time, effort and contribution. Also you have played a vital role in spreading the communication about Vidya Nidhi Campaign. Please continue to support by sharing and support anyway you can: https://give.do/fundraisers/vidya-nidhi-campaign Thanking You. Kind RegardsRamesh Manickavel,Managing Trustee - Anand Memorial Trust ("Be a Reason for Someone's Smile")

Communication to all donors: 14 Sept 2023

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There are two categories of children who need major intervention for their rehabilitation and relief. The first category is orphan/destitute children who lack parental care and guidance. If not taken care of, they might turn against society and become a liability. The second category of children belongs to families living in impoverished communities, often from the lower strata of society, earning livelihood through daily wage labour and menial jobs. The education of children is never given the importance it deserves. Most girls are married off as soon as they attain puberty and most boys drop out of school to pursue low-paying jobs. For these children, education is the only hope to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and illiteracy. 
 Though we are currently targeting five supplementary education centres, the planned action is to set up as many study centres as possible. The goal is to provide study and teaching materials, supplementary nutrition food, and first aid kits for the children. The project also provides support to the teachers as they play a vital role in enabling children’s education. To ensure the program is going as per the plan, meetings are planned with teachers and parents. We have also planned for talent exhibiting events to motivate the children. 
 We aspire to serve as many children as possible. Enabling education along with the much needed nutritional food will help the children to break out of the vicious cycle of illiteracy.

Please help us setting up supplementary education centers for underprivileged children

The orphaned and destitute children require financial support to pursue college degrees (Bachelors and Masters). The various streams of their choice viz. Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and Commerce require financial support for education as well as for living in a hostel. They don’t have any source of support from their parents or relatives and our support is their only hope. The recent pandemic situation worsened the situation where the parents have lost their jobs and the children had to drop off from school/colleges. 
 The children require funding for education (primarily school/college fees, study materials), food, and other living expenses. These children are provided admission to various colleges through entrance examinations (Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy) and based on their performance in Intermediate studies (Commerce, Sciences) and accommodation in a hostel.We aspire to serve as many children as possible. Your generosity and support will help to fulfill their dreams and shape up their future. 
 For the underprivileged children, education is the only hope to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Any financial support we provide to complete their studies makes a huge difference in their career and future.

Please help us setting up supplementary education centers for underprivileged children

Education support for underprivileged children

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