“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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“A blind child is seen as a curse or as a burden to the family. These children are left on the street. I have picked up children from roadsides myself. I also lost my eyesight as a child but today I am a senior officer in a public sector company. What would I have done, had I not been taken care of?” asks Veena Mehta Verma who was once a beneficiary of National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB) and now works with the NGO to protect and care for blind children like herself.Today, hundreds of blind children supported by NAB, Delhi have found something that they never had before–hope for a better tomorrow. Without Veena and NAB, many of these children would be at the risk of going back to the streets or spend a life of neglect and even abuse. Your support to the NGO is crucial. This Christmas, you can help her children get warm clothes and other essentials. Donate generouslyDonate 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 life of uncertainty &amp; sufferingEven if a blind child is not abandoned they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. According to the nonprofit leader, “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. The (blind) kids need to learn Braille or they need ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these kids are deprived of such facilities”.  Illuminating young lives ﻿“At NAB Delhi there are around 200-250 blind kids. There are around 180 kids in the hostel of NAB. We teach Braille, we teach arithmetic Taylor frames. To work towards a brighter future for the blind, we need your support. Please come forward and donate towards our mission”, says Veena. Students for whom NAB Delhi has cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too. Many blind children are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, all they need is an opportunity. And your donation can give them just that.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the blind children get shelter, education, care and a shot at a future full of opportunities.

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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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Our Mission :-To strive and respond to the rights of disabled people through service delivery and advocacy efforts.Our Vision :-To ensure that all the disabled people of Dahod and Panchmahal districts have access to the right of equal opportunities leading to improved quality of life and full participation in the society with respect and dignity.Programmes and Activities Undertaken in 2015-16•	Lalit Bahuviklang Nivasi Pathshala – Residential school for the children with Multiple Disabilities•	Day care centre for the children with Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.•	Residential school for the children with Hearing Impairment.•	Gail Snehalaya – Hostel for disabled Girls.•	IEDSS-_ Inclusive education for the disabled children at secondary stage.•	Industrial training center for the disabled.•	Lions Vocational training center for the disabled. (Data entry operating, Paper dish making, screen and offset printing, file making, tailoring)

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

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The Blind Welfare Council, led by Yusufi Kapadiya, envisions a world where children with disabilities are not constrained by their circumstances but are empowered to live with dignity. Your support plays a critical role in bringing this vision to life. Contributions to the Blind Welfare Council directly fuel initiatives that transform the lives of children facing disabilities. With each donation, we're expanding our capacity to provide comprehensive education and vocational training that equips these children for independence. Currently, about 100 children are enrolled at our institution and the following are their benefits. Your donations will be channeled into:<ul><li>Expanding Facilities: Building more classrooms and vocational training spaces.</li><li>Enhancing Care: Recruiting additional specially trained teachers and caretakers.</li><li>Developing Skills: Increasing vocational options like computer operations, crafting, and more to bolster self-sufficiency.</li></ul> With your help, we can break the cycle of neglect and unlock a world of opportunities for these children. Join us by contributing to a fund that isn’t just about immediate needs but is an investment in a progressive, inclusive future where every child’s potential can be realized.Donate Now | Become a Part of Their Journey

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Children with mental disabilities can be with mental retardation, speech and hearing impairment, autistic, multiple disabled of with cerebral palsy. The family and the society take them as a liability. They only see their disability. They are not interested in training these children. 
 At BWC Dahod we are looking at their ability or their strength so we develop them. We have started with Day care center, Residential school, vocational training center for the children with intellectual disabilities. We have about 100 children with mental retardation, including downsyndrome, cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities, autism etc. We have about 10 class rooms and 4 trades for vocational training. About 10 students are also trained for computer operating.Here they are educated for pre primary and primary section. They are also trained for activities of daily living, social behaviour, festivals training, special olympics and all kinds of sports and extra curricular activities.We have about 20 specially trained teachers. They have either diploma or degree in special education. 
 The children are found to be confident, having self respect, having a feel that they can do something for themselves and for their family. They are independent in their daily living activities. They can read and write simple words. They can sing poems and tell stories. They take part in district, State and National level sports competitions and win medals. In vocational trainning they are able to make paper dish, candles, chalks, files, handicrafts article. They are now able to copy and type simple words and numbers on computers.

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