“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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"My son used to kick me when he was in my womb. Why make an issue when he kicked me in my old age?" reasons a very forgiving Shakti Dasi. The widow travelled 2300 kms from Tripura to Vrindavan after her only son violently beat her with a burning plank of wood and broke her knee one evening. She had to leave behind the business she had built with her husband who had died a few years back. Shakti ended up on the streets of Brindavan begging for food and shelter. But when Winnie Singh of Maitri saw Shakti in a frail state in tattered clothes, she brought her to the shelter home where Shakti gets food, care and medicines. What more, with Maitri’s intervention, Shakti reconciled with her son - and daughter-in-law, and now travels home to Tripura twice a year to spend time with her grandchildren. But she is not leaving Maitri, as this has become her family.Not every elderly widow who comes to Vrindavan after being abandoned by her family gets as lucky as Shakti. Many of them often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/ce101369-528c-4d37-bc1d-1118b9925af3.jpg" />Maitri’s Project Jeevan to the rescueAbandoned, elderly widows are the amongst the most vulnerable in India. After being thrown out of their often abandoned by their own children and are forced to beg for food and shelter. “Through Project Jeevan, Maitri houses aging widow mothers in two ashrams in Vrindavan and Radhakund (Mathura), providing them with wellness and well-being. The programme also reaches out to widow mothers beyond the ashrams with fruit, milk and healthcare services,” explains Winnie Singh, co-founder and executive director, Maitri India.Save homeless elderly widows from begging on the streetsMost widows who make their way to Vrindavan are abandoned by their families, often after years of abuse. They come here hoping they will spend the rest of their days in prayer and devotion. But most live in impoverished conditions on the streets and in dingy rooms. Since poor living conditions often cause a wide range of health ailments, including respiratory infections and chronic conditions, Maitri comes to their rescue through its Project Jeevan.The project aims to:<ul><li>Provide 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 on and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Project Jeevan needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. Donate now.“Maitri urgently needs your support to provide food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie.Maitri believes in a woman’s right to dignity in life and death, more so a mother. 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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“My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer and it left the entire family devastated. I was told the cost of treatment would run into lakhs. I was barely managing to make ends meet and there was nothing I could do to save Swaroop. But the Nargis Dutt Foundation stepped in and took care of all the expenses. I can’t even imagine the consequences had they not been there for my son,,” says teary-eyed Devendra.The helplessness that Devendra felt is not uncommon among low-income families of cancer patients. There are many who helplessly see their dear ones, including children, lose their life in the most painful manner. Nargis Dutt Foundation has ensured that thousands of families don’t see this fate. It’s been a ray of hope for thousands of cancer patients since its inception over 40 years back. You can help save many more patients with cancer. 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). The cost of each chemotherapy is as much as ₹15,000 and a cancer patient can require between 6 to 12 sessions. The hefty cost for cancer treatment is well beyond the reach for poor families that are barely surviving on two square meals a day. Help Nargis Dutt Foundation provide treatment to poor cancer patients and save them from a slow and painful death.Giving hope to cancer patients“I was just 13 when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. When I saw my mother struggling for life it left a lifelong impact on me. Her condition had deteriorated to such an extent she was almost unrecognisable. I know how it feels like to lose a loved one to cancer and I am not alone in my grief. There are thousands of people struggling to save their family members,” says Priya, daughter of noted actress Nargis Dutt, who lost her life to cancer, and in whose name the NGO has been founded. Priya has made it her life’s mission to save as many cancer patients as she can, but she can not do it alone. Nargis Dutt Foundation needs your support. Your donation can not only save cancer patients but can give life to entire families.Need for the fundraiserCancer is often seen as a death sentence. But doctors say that if detected early and if a patient receives essential treatment, the illness can be defeated and the person can return to their lives. “Treatment of cancer often depends on multiple factors including the type of cancer and the stage in which it is detected. Some patients require surgery while some can be cured with just chemotherapy or immunotherapy. “Whatever may be the need, our nonprofit supports patients till the time they are cancer free. We not only take care of the cost of treatment but even assist patients with nutrition which is vital in the fight against cancer. Moreover, we ensure that family members who are already facing immense hardships get proper accommodation and food during treatment so they don’t suffer any further,” says the NGO leader. With your support, Nargis Dutt Foundation can help patients win the fight against cancer and save their families from grief of losing a loved one.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted fundraising platform, to support Nargis Dutt Foundation in their mission to give life-saving chemotherapy and care to cancer patients who can not afford treatment.

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The primary aim of BGS is to empower rural women by equipping them with handicraft-making skills using natural fibers sourced from plants such as Jute, Bhimal, Nettle, and Hemp, some of which are abundant in the Uttarakhand mountains.

Women Empowerment

BGS has setup a scholarship program to help needy and deserving children of BGS employees and the beneficiaries. In addition, we plan to open a after school and computer center to supplement kids primary education and provide much needed exposure to computer and digital learning.

Education

BGS is helping the environment by utilizing sustainable and eco friendly plant based raw materials like Jute, Hemp, Bhimal, Nettle and Sheep wool.

Environment

Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha (BGS) is a Rishikesh based NGO working to combat poverty in Uttarakhand villages through women empowerment. Over 250 million people struggle to make ends meet in rural India with the problem being even more acute in the remote mountain regions. Established in 1988, BGS has been instrumental in alleviating this problem by providing the rural women training &amp; the necessary skill set to create handicrafts and market opportunities. <ul><li>The primary aim of BGS is to empower rural women by equipping them with handicraft-making skills using natural fibers sourced from plants such as Jute, Bhimal, Nettle, and Hemp, some of which are abundant in the Uttarakhand mountains. </li><li>One distinctive feature of BGS's training model is its flexibility, which caters to the diverse needs of rural women. Women participating in the training program can choose to work either from the comfort of their homes or at the central BGS center in Rishikesh. The center is well-equipped with sewing, weaving, and knitting machines, as well as traditional handlooms, facilitating the creation of high-quality handicraft products.</li><li>In addition to skills development, BGS plays a crucial role in connecting the trained women with potential markets. The organization actively seeks out market opportunities for the products made by the rural women. By establishing partnerships with retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and fair-trade organizations, BGS ensures a sustainable market presence for the handicraft products. This market access not only generates income for the women but also helps in preserving traditional art forms and fostering economic growth in the region.</li><li>With BGS’s help, Meena and Dipa from the Kirmola village have transformed themselves from housewives to independent business women, procuring their own raw materials and finding customers for their products. Another BGS beneficiary, Nirmala Devi of Gumaniwala, part of Vaishnavi Self Help Group (SHG), has emerged as a leader in her community providing encouragement, valuable support and part time employment to several women in her financially challenged neighborhood.</li><li>Moreover, BGS's emphasis on preserving local craftsmanship and utilizing eco-friendly materials contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage and ecological sustainability. By promoting these traditional art forms, BGS encourages pride in local traditions and craftsmanship, ensuring their continuation for future generations.</li></ul>

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Dinesh Goyal

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Meena and Deepa - Charting their own futureIt was heartwarming to see Meena and Deepa, close friends completing each other's sentences and thoughts as they recalled their decade old journeys with BGS. They were feeling quite proud of their current situation, where they no longer rely on BGS to market their products, and are now contributing towards the family's finances. We walked a small hill from the narrow market by the Laxman Jhula area to reach Kirmola village where all houses were tiny and super close to each other that it was hard to tell them apart.Just like hundreds of other women, they both got training in braiding Bhimal and Jute fiber several years ago from BGS. However, through their sheer hard work and enterprising skills, they are now independent business women collaborating with 3 other ladies from their family and neighborhood. All five of them have a routine where they meet in the morning at someone's 'Aangan' or 'Chhat' after completing their household chores and make Bhimal Chappals that they sell online and to the nearby tourist shops. They love socializing and dividing tasks so they could scale up to fulfill a big order. Their 3 day “assembly line” looks like this:<ul><li>Day 1 - Make braided rope</li><li>Day 2 - Stitch ropes to make sole of the slipper</li><li>Day 3 - Make top part of the Slipper</li></ul>Now they are not afraid to rent a truck and procure Bhimal fiber directly from Uttrakhand villagers as demand for their Bhimal Chappals has increased. This is hard work but it saves them on the cost of the raw material which they used to purchase from BGS.Seeing them happy and successful without was truly inspiring. This is exactly what the Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha's founder's dream was: enable rural women to chart their own future.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/74cd40b8-3ce4-43d4-95af-337a51d70193.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/6d511159-e6ad-4672-b446-60390f542163.webp" />

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