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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. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Maitri aims to:<ul><li>Provide shelter and nutritious meals leading to improved health and wellbeing</li><li>Make physical and mental health services accessible</li><li>Offer necessary quality aged care and assisted living support</li><li>Increase awareness and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul>Why donate to MaitriWinnie 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.

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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, 72, the founder of Sharanalayam cannot do it alone.Donate now.

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Atma Swabhiman was established in the year 2009 and registered under the societies registration act 21,1860 to address the challenges of people affected by leprosy living in the self-settled colonies.  We focus on helping individuals and families to rise above the stigma associated with leprosy and to live healthy, productive lives through access to education, medical care, livelihoods, and community development. Our work extends to 30+ colonies in Jharkhand reaching 7,000+ individuals.  We work to build the skills and self confidence so that individuals and families can live with dignity in an inclusive society. These include:●       Education support for children to enter government schools and after school support. ●       HealthCare including cleaning and enhancement of hygiene in the colonies and water provision.●       Organizing skills training, livelihood and employment opportunities for youth and women in and outside the colonies.●       Provision of government entitlements, through lobbying and networking, such as: Strengthening and expansion of self-help groups, especially of the women.●        Acceptance of leprosy affected with disabilities, Pension provision, Land Housing provision. Our most recent and impactful programs have been:  I. Community Kitchen, a unique women-led initiative that provides free and low cost meals to vulnerable people, often securing lives in danger due to hunger. The kitchen allows for meals to be provided with care and dignity to excluded individuals who are poor and hungry, without family, single elderly and people with disability, within a leprosy colony - dependent on others for food.In these kitchens, groups of 4 women have come together to set-up the space, find community contribution of utensils, storage units, kitchenware and other required items - followed by cooking, serving and maintaining the kitchens. The units build a sense of participation, responsibility and ownership within the colonies, the nominal cost of the meals also encourages dignity of food, and message of care within the society at the difficult times post Covid pandemic.Three community kitchens help provide food for 200 individuals daily which include leprosy-affected and elderly people at Rs 10/- per meal.II. Continued Medical Care for Leprosy Affected People - Ulcer care program for leprosy affected established in Dhanbad &amp; Jamtara districts also uses volunteers to step up for medical care within the community. 200+ people receive care and training in the management of ulcers and wounds, 350 ulcer care kits distributed at the leprosy colonies of Dhanbad and Bokaro  III. FOUR Bal Panchayats established in four colonies with 200+ children promote leadership, conduct many activities &amp; after-school support for children by children IV. Food banks started in 2 colonies are a simple yet huge source of support within colonies to maintain a storage area with dry rations. Possible quantities of ration donated by the colony members (and any other donors) are collected and utilised when need arises within the community in times of natural calamities, family emergencies or on occasions such as weddings etc.  V. Water Connection was rebuilt at Ballagudda leprosy colony along with the community members building a sense of ownership and dignity.120 People now have access to safe drinking water VI. Covid Relief and Support - We joined hands to support many leprosy colonies during the Covid pandemic. A population of 18,000+, 4,000 families in 43 colonies of Jharkhand reached to provide relief materials. 10 state leaders linked together for relief support covering 300+ colonies. 2,000 nutrition packs distributed to children in slums and leprosy colonies.

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Atma Swabhiman means self-respect or dignity. Sailendra, who is a leprosy survivor, has been tirelessly fighting to ensure that individuals living with leprosy lead dignified lives. Elderly people with leprosy who are socially marginalized, abandoned, and enduring physical pain in leprosy colonies are cared for and provided with healthcare facilities. With unwavering dedication and your kind support, we have been able to carry out the following activities during April ‘25 - February ‘26:<ul><li>More than 200 people affected by leprosy received over 4,800 wound and ulcer treatment services. </li><li>Three washrooms were properly cleaned and repaired, and one hall was whitewashed.</li><li>Our community kitchen served more than 7500 meals to 42 elderly residents with leprosy.</li><li>226 people living with leprosy received delivery of cooked food and healthcare facilities.</li><li>Workshops on oral and dental awareness were held in four leprosy colonies, benefiting more than 400 people.</li><li>Sheds for two community kitchens were built.</li><li>At the BMP leprosy colony in Dhanbad, 5 homes of elderly people were restored and maintained.</li></ul>

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Leprosy is more than a disease. Its a social phenomenon wherein once respected members of the community are outcast and have their entire lives upended. For those condemned to a life of exclusion and suffering, Atma Swabhiman is their last hope at respite. Take a look at some of our achievements in the period April '25 to September '25: • 1200+ ulcer / wound care services provided to persons affected by leprosy.• One shelter hall whitewash, cleaning and three washrooms repaired.• 1500+ meals provided in September to mitigate hunger and serve elderly / those with disabilities and marginalized people through a community kitchen• 400+ people benefited from oral and dental awareness workshops conducted in 4 leprosy colonies Lepers face discrimination and humiliation in addition to their physical pain. Only with our support do these innocent souls have a chance at living a normal life. Their pain is avoidable. Donate now and multiply our impact.

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Hope is all some people have. For men and women suffering from leprosy in India, feeling a sense of belonging or acceptance is a rare event. They are shunned, treated like animals, and forced to live in the most drastic conditions because of no fault of their own. Atma Swabhiman is the only thing standing between them and complete abandonment. Here are some of our key achievements in FY 24-25 - <ul><li>Provided 25 pairs of footwear to individuals afflicted with leprosy.</li><li>Organized an eye-screening camp and treated 8 visually impaired individuals with leprosy.</li><li>Provided emergency care to 2 individuals with significant leprosy-related injuries by facilitating their hospital visit and covering their medical costs.</li><li>Provided medical care to over 150 individuals affected by leprosy at their doorstep. </li></ul> Leprosy is a terrible disease that is accompanied by massive physical and mental pain. The social exclusion that those suffering from leprosy face only adds to their torment, and without Atma Swabhiman, these poor souls are abandoned and forgotten. Please consider making a donation and change the world.

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Thank you for your efforts in helping us combat leprosy! This curable disease is a major source of misery for uncountable lepers all over the country and together we can make a difference. Take a look at the budget table below to see what we plan to do with the funds donated by our generous supporters. Atma Swabhiman is the key to providing a life of dignity and respect to the downtrodden lepers who suffer through no fault of their own. Help us alleviate their woes and contribute now. Do your part. Donate now.

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Atma Swabhiman requires funds to rebuild the lives of people affected by leprosy, through program interventions such as: a) Mitigating hunger through community kitchen and relief; b) Medical Care/ulcer care for elderly-without family and with a disability; c) Children’s education; d) livelihoods and e) Inclusion of people affected.More immediately, we seek funds for a “Community Kitchen”.Focus:Our focus is on “Rebuilding communities affected by leprosy” and continued reaching out to remote tribal and rural areas in the North East states of India which suffers from development neglect. “Public participation at all levels - school children, college students, company employees is required for social inclusion and help us provide services to persons affected by leprosy, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable communities at the right time. We look forward to supporting from all.  
 Intervention detail: The “Community Kitchen” program will address hunger, and serve poor and vulnerable people affected; without money; single elderly and people with disability in the leprosy colonies; who are dependent on others for food.The women affected by leprosy will be motivated and engaged and will ensure that people affected by leprosy, with disability and single elderly will receive cooked meals throughout the year within and from their own people with dignity. (Generally, people affected by leprosy are not welcomed in dhabas, hotels and food is given to them in their hands instead of utensils. Hence they suffer and find it difficult to get meals with dignity)﻿Actual Need: There are 750+ identified isolated self-settled colonies in India. In many of them, people are living in extreme poverty and vulnerability with dependency on alms and begging. Other than that, as an estimate, India is home to 3+ million people with disability due to leprosy living in colonies, tribal and neglected geographies of India. (Annually, India contributes approx. 60% of the world's new leprosy cases) Note: In the last few years, many of the people affected with leprosy (especially the elderly and with disability) lost their lives due to a lack of food, nutrition and care. Therefore, this intervention is important to secure the lives of people with extreme vulnerabilities. It is difficult to reach out to all the people with vulnerabilities. Therefore, we propose to cover 600 individuals living in 29 self-settled leprosy colonies from Jharkhand state with at least one meal (Lunch) per day throughout the year. Subject to funds/resources availability, we will aim to ensure all three daily meals. 
 <ol><li>Establishing 6 community kitchens to ensure mitigating hunger by providing meals to 600+ vulnerable people affected by leprosy (elderly, with disability and other disowned) </li><li>Support to One Community Kitchen will enable meals every day for 100 to 120 individuals in need and 3,500+ meals monthly (Annually over 42,000 meals will be served in every kitchen).</li><li>Indirectly every community kitchen established will also provide a livelihood to at least four women in leprosy-affected affected colonies.</li><li>We want more let more people affected by leprosy (elderly, with disability and vulnerabilities) lose their lives due to hunger.</li><li>The program will also provide food to wandering children in the colony, whose parents are going out for rag collection or begsingle-parentg single parent children. </li><li>Within the Community Kitchen model, we will promote and establish a Dry Ration Bank with Relief and Supplies (dry ration, medicine, ulcer care kits)along with the community kitchen (*All donations will be kept at a common place and distributed to the most vulnerable with colony inmates consensus managed and operated by the colony committee with the guidance of the Atma team) build the decision-making ability, sense of ownership and care within the community leading to lives with dignity.</li></ol>

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