"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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“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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Hunger and malnutrition have become a reality for thousands of elderly parents abandoned by their own children, in villages and slums across India. Seeing the rampant distress among the elderly, a team of selfless heroes from our NGO partner Mitti Cafe, though disabled themselves, have taken up the responsibility of providing cooked meals and dry rations to over 5,000 elderly in urgent need of support. Setting aside their own struggles, Mitti Cafe’s team, led by Ayesha Alam has been relentlessly fighting to free elderly from hunger and malnutrition through its Karuna Meals initiative. The need for nutrition support is growing with each passing day and Mitti Cafe is struggling to fulfill this enormous need. With your support, the NGO and its team of persons with disability can put food on the plates of hundreds of more elderly parents. Donate generously.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). Elderly deserve love, not neglect and hunger“There have been countless senior citizens, in extremely backward villages of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, who had not had a proper meal in days when we found them. We have seen people picking food from the garbage out of extreme hunger.”, recalls Ayesha of Mitti Cafe, while talking about the extent of hunger faced by senior citizens. According to Ayesha, there are thousands of elderly who have been either chucked out of their homes or have been left behind in villages by their children. “Our elderly don't deserve this life and it is our responsibility to come to their aid. If we come together we can ease the suffering of hundreds of people battling hunger and starvation. Donate now Our heroes’ war against hungerPersons with disability who were once discriminated against by society are today at the forefront of the fight to save abandoned elderly and children from hunger. The Karuna Meals team, comprising only of persons with disability has been able to cook and serve over 10 lakh meals. They have also distributed over 1 lakh packets of dry rations. ”They overlook their own struggles and suffering just to reach the elderly and provide them with the food they need,” says Ayesh. But their job is not yet done. “There are still many villages which have many malnourished and hungry seniors and we have not been able to reach them. But with your support, we can collectively end starvation,” she says. Donate now. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the elderly fight hunger and malnutrition.

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<ul><li>Blind Welfare Society is a registered non-government voluntary Organization. It was founded to undertake various projects in the field of Education, Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation for people with visual challenges. Since inception, Blind Welfare Society meaningful initiatives have bagged various accolades in its shelf.</li><li>Empowering visually impaired girls was one of the prime objectives behind establishing the Blind Welfare Society as there is a dearth of organizations working for the betterment of visually impaired girls in India. We affirm that visually impaired young girls and women are more vulnerable and thus need extra support. It is our endeavour to create an environment where the lack of money or opportunities does not make a blind girl’s situation worse.</li><li>Blind welfare society strongly resents any action which could show the visually impaired people as disabled. Blindness is just the physical loss of eyesight, nothing more. Blind people are like everyone else and can be expected to perform on par. BWS has a crucial role to play in creating a world where there are no barriers to people with sight loss. We strive to increase the independence, access to education, equal opportunity, social security and quality of life for people with vision loss.</li><li>We have continued to expand our programs and services to meet the needs of the community we serve.</li></ul>

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40 visually impaired girls can achieve their dreams and it's all because of the actions of our selfless donors! Our hostel residents have just about completed their education and are free to pursue careers of their choice. Here's how BWS helped them on their journey to greatness -. Free food provided to 40 visually impaired girls. Free educational aid to 40 visually impaired girls. Financial support to pursue higher education for 40 visually impaired girls Check out some slides detailing your impact in numbers. We've done a lot but it's not over yet! Donate now and make a difference.

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40 visually impaired girls can achieve their dreams and it's all because of the actions of our selfless donors! Our hostel residents have just about completed their education and are free to pursue careers of their choice. Here's how BWS helped them on their journey to greatness - . Free food provided to 40 visually impaired girls. Free educational aid to 40 visually impaired girls . Financial support to pursue higher education for 40 visually impaired girls Check out some slides detailing your impact in numbers. We've done a lot but it's not over yet! Donate now and make a difference.

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Radha Kumari's (name changed) journey at the Blind Welfare Society (BWS) in Delhi is a story of unwavering determination and resilience. Hailing from the Kaimur district of Bihar, Radha became completely blind at the age of 6. Despite the darkness that enveloped her world, her spirit remained unbroken, and her ambition to succeed undimmed. In 2021, Radha Kumari joined BWS, a sanctuary for visually impaired girls and women, where she pursued her graduation from Delhi University. But her aspirations didn’t stop there; she aimed for a position in government service, a dream that required not just hard work but extraordinary perseverance. BWS provided her with the necessary tools for her journey – a laptop, DVD player, and screen reading software – to ensure that her disability would not stand in the way of her dreams.Radha's journey was not without its hurdles. Despite several attempts at competitive examinations, success initially eluded her. But her resolve never wavered. With each setback, her determination grew stronger, eventually leading her to pass the Multi Task Employee exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. Her story is a beacon of hope and an example to others at BWS and beyond, embodying the message that perseverance can overcome the greatest of challenges. Radha Kumari is not just a beneficiary of BWS's support but a testament to the strength and potential of the human spirit when given the right opportunities and support. Today, BWS faces financial difficulties that threaten its ability to continue supporting girls like Radha. The organization's survival is at stake, underscoring the urgent need for donations to ensure that it remains a nurturing ground for many more young women who are striving to turn their dreams into reality. Your contribution to BWS can help sustain a vital support system for visually impaired girls and women, enabling them to pursue education and employment, and to live independently and confidently. Donate now to shine a light in the darkness for these poor victims of fate.

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Thanks to the contributions of our generous donors, Blind Welfare Society has managed to provide <ul><li>Free food and shelter to girls suffering from visual disabilities</li><li>Free computer training for these aspiring young women</li><li>Yoga and Braille lessons for the same</li></ul> Below are the amazing things we've managed to do with the help of our selfless donors. Please help change the lives of more than 40 needy young girls suffering from visual impairment and donate now!

🌟 The Give team had the privilege of visiting&nbsp;Blind Welfare Society (BWS)&nbsp;to witness the impact of your generous contributions. Your support has truly made a remarkable difference, we can't wait to share the incredible impact of your donations! 🏡💖 Field Visit Date: 16/08/2023Field Visit by: Nehal Negi, Sr. Associate, Online Giving Delivery Team - Give Visit Report:We visited the hostel for the visually challenged girls run by Blind Welfare Society at Swaroop Nagar, Delhi. There are currently 29 girls residing in the hostel. They come from different parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, and West Bengal. These girls come from the most marginalized and poorest of the poor families, with little or no family support. These girls come to BWS to pursue their higher education. Along with lodging, girls are also provided three times meals, snacks, medical aid, as well as financial support. The hostel has a kitchen and an office on one floor, where the warden stays along with two other cooks. Each floor has six rooms and two common washrooms. Three to four girls are accommodated in one room. During our visit, we had the opportunity to interact with some of the girls. One of the girls, Usha, is from Ghaziabad and her parents are laborers. She has three sisters and two brothers and is currently studying at PGDAV college, pursuing Hindi Hons. She aspires to become a teacher.&nbsp; We also visited BWS's office in Nihal Vihar, Delhi, where the dedicated admission and office staff work tirelessly to provide safe home to these young girls. BWS ensures that only the most deserving girls find their way here. To be eligible, they must have secured admission to a nearby college, have a local guardian, undergo in-person meetings with parents/guardians, and hail from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Once admitted, they receive laptops and mobile phones, vital tools for their education. These girls can stay in the hostel throughout their educational journey. BWS goes above and beyond, providing career counseling and employment assistance to ensure they thrive in life. Usha's journey, along with many others like her, embodies the remarkable transformation made possible by your invaluable contributions.&nbsp; 💪Your support has already made a significant impact, and with your continued generosity, there's no limit to what these young girls can achieve. ✨🌈 Donate today and help these visually challenged girls achieve their dreams!!🌟💖

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The Walking Canes have proved a useful tool to millions of blind people in navigating their environments with confidence and ease. We believe that independence and freedom to travel are critical for improving the quality of life of a blind individual.Regardless of their ability to pay, every blind person should have a walking cane to move independently. 
 The white canes are lifeline for any person who is deprived from the gift of sight. It has proved as the most potent tool for the blind people, so that they can walk, navigate their path without assistance. The walking canes will not only give the confidence to the blind people, it could also give them the freedom to move on their own. 
 Every blind person should have a walking cane to move independently. This campaign will impact the lives of many blind people as walking without cane is a nightmare for visually impaired people.Help be their eyes, donate a walking cane. Your contribution will give independence to the blind individuals to navigate their path without assistance.

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Though the life was difficult for Anil before pandemic, still he was able to feed his family by selling toys in the local trains at Delhi Railway Station. He and his wife Anita both are fully blind.There are many most unfortunate blind people across Delhi, who used to sell toys, sing songs and beg in trains or at the bus stops. Since the pandemic, their income has gone down to zero. These blind people are starving daily without food and don’t even have sources of income to buy Grocery which can help them to sustain themselves for a few weeks.  
 Their families are suffering from hunger. With the pandemic situation worsening, they’re doubtful of a better future as well. These people need our help. The pandemic has left them in the lurch, but we shouldn’t. We wish to reach out to the needy at this extremely difficult time. We will help these blind people who need us more than ever. 
 These grocery kits can help the needy blind people keep going for a month. It contains the essentials for healthy and nutritious meals. Their plights are endless, but it is in your hands to give them hope for a better future. Your contribution can help thousands of people with blindness during the toughest times they’ve been going through. Every drop counts.Let’s come together and help them get essentials to survive.

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