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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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<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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Dear Donors, Thank you for your continued support. With your help, we were able to support girls with visual impairments through education, skill training, and care. Below is a snapshot of the impact created during April 2025 – September 2025:<ul><li>Around 40 blind girls continued their graduation, post-graduation, and B.Ed. studies</li><li>Computer and Braille training were provided </li><li>Financial aid was given for higher education</li><li>Free meals were provided to the girls</li></ul>Donate now and continue supporting this mission to empower visually impaired girls through education and care.

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"Education is not just literacy; it is the development of character."- Mahatma Gandhi Imagine the smiles of the 40 girls who are getting educated because of your financial support! These girls with visual disabilities are closer to unlocking their future and overcoming countless hurdles in their path to self-dependency.&nbsp;An enormous thank you from Blind Welfare Society for your support. Check out the various services we've provided for all 40 of our beneficiaries over the last financial year. All absolutely free! ✅ Free Shelter + nutritious meals for college-going visually impaired girls, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment.✅ Educational Appliances tailored to the needs of visually impaired girls, enabling them to pursue their studies effectively.✅ Guidance &amp; Counselling based on individual requirements, helping them navigate academic and personal challenges.✅ Financial Assistance to visually impaired girls to cover essential daily expenses. We've come far, but&nbsp;we need your help to extend our reach&nbsp;and rescue even more girls from the vicious cycle of neglect and poverty. Please help us change the world. Do your part. Donate now.

"Education is not just literacy; it is the development of character." - Mahatma Gandhi Imagine the smiles of the 40 girls who have completed their degrees because of your financial support! These girls with visual disabilities are closer to unlocking their future and overcoming countless hurdles in their path to self-dependency. An enormous thank you from Blind Welfare Society for your support. Check out the graphic below to find out more about what we did with our selfless donors' hard-earned funds. We've come far but we need your help to extend our reach and rescue even more girls from the vicious cycle of neglect and poverty. Please help us change the world. Do your part. Donate now.

Due to the support we've received from our selfless donors, dozens of visually impaired girls have a chance at a better life. Thank you for your contributions! Here is a list of some of our achievements in recent months - •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free shelter provided to 40 visually impaired girls for their higher education•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free food provided to 40 visually impaired girls•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computer training provided to the 8 residents of our hostel•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Educational appliances such as Laptops, Daisy Players, and Braille Interpoints were provided to the blind girls residing at our hostel. Every rupee we receive goes towards building a brighter future for those born without the privilege of sight. Join us and extend our reach! We need your help. Donate now.

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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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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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