"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.

This Navratri, save abandoned, elderly widow mothers of Vrindavan from begging on streets

“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 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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Chaiim Foundation is registered under the Maharashtra Public Trust Act 1950 – E29881 and is an NGO (Non-Profit Organization) and is 12A and 80G compliant.Our Mission is to Rehabilitate and Restore Survivors of Human Trafficking (Women Empowerment) irrespective of religion, caste, or creed.Chaiim Foundation provides all the additional support required for women survivors to come into leadership roles once they have proven themselves after the training program. We have a culture where women are encouraged to take on equal responsibilities as regard their male colleagues when they will join corporate workplaces after the training program. Chaiim Foundation strives to create an ecosystem that supports our women survivors through their critical life stages, like making good and safe decisions, having a regular income saved, marriage, building self-confidence, having a strong identity and motherhood. A career break, for instance, can be one of the major concerns for trafficked survivors. We focus on issues that make a real difference to women The Model: conducts a 3-year Training Program that works on 7 parameters like Basic Life Skills, Education, counselling, Vocational Training, Housing, Health-Care, and Job Readiness. We began in the year 2013. Till date rehabilitated 246 survivors (182 direct and 64 Indirect) back to the community and life.

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Life for Aanya (name changed) used to be different. She was the 2nd oldest of five siblings, her father was a farmer and her mother a homemaker. While they definitely didn’t live a cushy life at first, they lived one of relative happiness. However, she unable to support the family, Aanya and her older sister had to now quit school and contribute towards household expenses. Life may have been difficult for Aanya but it was not unbearable. She had her family and that was all that mattered. Aanya (name changed) in Persian means dawn – the beginning of a new day. But every new day was one of loneliness for Aanya. She was separated from her family and betrayed by her friend who had sold her into sexual slavery many years ago. At first, every new day was one filled with horror and terror at the extent to which men would act to satisfy their cravings. But within a few weeks, every new day began with hopelessness, every day she would open her eyes and stare blankly at that damp patch in the corner of her ceiling. Her day was one of doomed resignation to the fact that there was no escape from this world of torment, abuse, and suffering. Every day was simply a cycle of survival. But her evil captor finally had justice delivered to him and Aanya was saved. Finding herself at the gates of CHAIIM, she knew she was where she belonged. Specially trained therapists helped her cope with her guilt and reconnected soul with body. Naturally bright, she took to CHAIIM's home management course with ease and now learns valuable life skills. She has reconnected with her family and is hopeful for the future. But Aanya is just one among so many poor children who have lead a life of misery. We need your help to prevent others from doing the same. Your funds contribute to a better world for us all. Change a life for the better. Donate now.

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With your compassionate support, Chaiim Foundation stands on the brink of transformative change for countless women and girls ensnared in the shadows of human trafficking. Your donations light the path to freedom, education, and empowerment. Thanks to your generosity, we are poised to launch our ambitious DAAG initiative, focusing on the economic and health empowerment of women in the most underserved areas of Maharashtra. This project promises not just hope but real, sustainable change. With your help, we will provide 80,000 to 100,000 women and girls with reusable washable sanitary pad kits, drastically improving their menstrual health hygiene and dignity. But our vision extends further: Awareness and Education: Your donations will fund vital life skills classes and awareness programs, educating communities on menstrual health and breaking the cycle of misinformation.Empowering Economic Conditions: We aim to enhance the economic well-being of women, offering them not just aid but opportunities for self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Your initial support has been crucial, but the path ahead requires your continued support. Donate Now | Join Our Cause | Be the Catalyst for Change Thank you for believing in our mission and for your commitment to creating a world where every woman and girl can thrive.

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Chaiim Foundation recognises ending human trafficking not only requires educated and equipped abolitionists but resources to provide alternative economic opportunities to people living in poverty as well. Hence we also work alongside vulnerable poor young women who are in danger of being trafficked.We conduct a 3-year Training Program of Chaiim Foundation, designed to provide decent housing, basic life skills, education, vocational training, job readiness, health care, counselling and housing for survivors of human Trafficking and vulnerable woman. Our Mission is to Restore and Rehabilitate Survivors of Human Trafficking. – ‘One Life at a Time.Past Impact: Over the last 8 years we have rehabilitated 132 survivors back to community and Life by women who have attended the training program.Present Impact: We have 23 survivors in our present training program undergoing rehabilitation and restoration.We wish to impact 200 more trafficked survivor's by the year 2024.

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