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“We received a distress call saying that a blind girl is being held captive by a woman and is being forced to beg. Our volunteers were able to rescue that girl and bring her to the Blind Welfare Society home for girls. We cared for her and educated her. Today that girl is a senior government official”, says Asha Bhola, President, Blind Welfare Society (BWS) as she recalls how her organisation has been able to transform lives.BWS has been a ray of hope for 40 such blind girls, many of whom have been abandoned by their families owing to their visual impairment. Sadly, the care, shelter and education for blind girls come at a cost, and BWS is unable to keep its work going. Your donations can help shine the light of education upon 40 blind girls and change their lives forever. 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). Neglect, Abandonment and StigmaIn various parts of the country, a blind girl is often seen as a curse and a burden for no fault of theirs. According to the nonprofit office bearer, “Many parents neglect their blind daughters and at times even sell them off for begging, etc. Even if the girl is from a well-to-do family, they feel providing education and care to a blind girl is a waste of money”. “What is the fault of an innocent child?”, she asks.Education, the only hope “These girls have no future without education. If they don’t receive education, they will remain uncared for. They will continue to be ignored by not just their families but even by society at large. Whatever I am today is only because of the education I received. But sadly, every blind girl is not as fortunate. Most visually impaired girls are deprived of any care and even something as basic as education thus leading to a life of darkness”, Asha adds. You can be the light in the lives of these 40 blind girls who have not seen anything but darkness. Help support their education and be a catalyst for change in their lives. Donate nowPlease donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help women facing domestic violence break the endless cycle of abuse and give them safe shelter.

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“The major problem in society today is the stigma against mentally ill or mentally disabled people. Families feed and care for men who are mentally ill and keep them at home. But no one wants to help women with mental illnesses,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.Sharanalaym’s ‘Jothi’ is a sanctuary for over 100 women facing mental challenges. Women with mental illness facing various challenges on the streets are brought to Sharanalayam with the help of the authorities and cared for. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/88597e5c-903c-4c84-8cf5-34ba9d96defd.webp" />Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).The women at Sharanalaym Jothi are provided with necessities like food, clothing and medical care. They also get mental health services, access to psychiatrists and counseling, empowering individuals on their path to recovery.Once lost and vulnerable on unfamiliar streets, the women at Sharanalaym Jothi find solace.By supporting mentally disabled women at Sharanalaym Jothi, you contribute to creating a better world. We can ensure these women receive the care and support they deserve.Over the years, Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last few years have been harsh. “I normally don’t extend my hand for people to donate. Many have come on their own. But life has become a bit difficult now. I need your support to take care of the women here and also bring more women here in need of help,” says Vanitha.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/e5b9bb35-4261-4187-a4cc-d89ac34d66cc.webp" /> How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It started with taking care of children in difficult conditions. It slowly started taking care of mentally challenged women. Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children and women being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many women were rehabilitated by the NGO, thanks to its facilities.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of over 100 women. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more mentally ill women in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/37ef7f6a-11d8-4a6c-b176-41dd5b51c21f.webp" />Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help abandoned mentally ill women get care and shelter. Vanitha, 70, the founder of Sharanalayam cannot do it alone.Donate now.

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ADHAR is a residential institution providing lifelong care and protection, training, treatment and rehabilitation to 320 mentally challenged adults for last 25 years. We are taking care of people suffering with all types of mental retardation and attend to the physical, psychological and medical needs of the mentally challenged adults by various activities.Usually, mentally challenged individuals just happen to exist at their respective homes, but they really begin to live at Adhar. Various well planned activities like vocational classes, dance, music, arts, physical activities and individual attention to their interests makes life at Adhar very dignified and meaningful. Here, they are not treated as a second class citizen of the family and society. It is their own home.ADHAR operates purely on parents’ contribution &amp; donations, and it does not receive any government aid or grant. Typically, every parent contributes approximately 75% of the monthly maintenance cost of their child and balance 25% is raised through donations. Also, all infrastructural developments and expansions are managed through donations and parents are not burdened to contribute for the same.ADHAR appeals to all the prospective and willing donors to support us financially for long term stability and sustainability.

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Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded Children (ADHAR)

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

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.

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In India, as per the census 2011, total number of mentally challenged people is 24.20 lakhs. Amongst them, 14.70 lacs are adults. There is no medical solution found for mental retardation. Parents face many physical and psychological difficulties while managing their special child at home. Their entire life revolves around supporting the needs of the child, due to which, they get completely detached from society, their relatives, and even neighbors. Even the child does not receive any social exposure owing to the apathy that exists around. There are no dedicated facilities for the mentally challenged adults and they start overpowering their parents as they grow physically. A mentally challenged individual cannot become independent and needs continuous support throughout life. Keeping them occupied throughout the day and that too for lifetime, is a very challenging task. A residential institute taking care and providing support to these individuals is need of the hour. Additionally, the parents also live with this nagging worry that who will look after their child after them?Thus, a lifelong care-taking residential institute is a practical and concrete solution to the constant worry of old parents of the mentally challenged adults. 
 ADHAR is a residential institution providing lifelong care, protection, training, treatment and rehabilitation to mentally challenged adults for the last 25 years. We are taking lifelong care of all types of basic as well as physical, psychological and medical needs of the mentally challenged adults by various activities at Adhar. Presently, we are taking care of 220 mentally challenged adults at Adhar [Badlapur] and 100 at Adhar [Nashik].Usually, mentally challenged individuals just exist at their respective homes, but they really begin to live at Adhar. Various well-planned and well executed activities such as vocational classes, dance, music, arts, physical activities and individual attention to their interests makes life at Adhar very different. Over a period of last 25 years, all our residents are well settled at Adhar. They have their set routine throughout the day. They attend vocational training / special classes depending on their capacity and liking. They sing, dance, enjoy festivals and live a life of dignity. Here, they are not treated as a neglected member of the family and society. It is their own home, as all members are mentally challenged. 
 ADHAR today is taking care of 320 mentally challenged adults (Badlapur is 25 years operational and Nashik is 5 years operational).It has given a complete physical, psychological and financial relief of more than 1000 families and has also addressed their nagging worry of “Who will Look After My Child After Me?” by providing lifelong residential facility for such people.In doing so, ADHAR has also generated employment for more than 230 people directly, and for more than 500 people indirectly.In short, ADHAR addresses 3 areas together:1.	Lifetime care and support to mentally challenged individuals2.	Complete physical, psychological and financial relief to their parents3.	Generation of direct as well as indirect employment in rural areas around the locations

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