In the dark and dingy alleys of red light areas, injustice, pain and suffering run rampant. And the worst affected are the children who grow up in red-light areas and are subjected to constant abuse and violence. “The sight of a 12-year-old girl being gang-raped by a group of men near a house l haunts me to this date. I was filled with anguish and resolved to do something,” says Girish Kulkarni who has made it his life’s mission to rescue children from red light areas and give them a safe and secure childhood. In the last 3 decades Girish has saved over 1100 girls from a life of abuse in red-light areas, giving them a loving home, education and medical care. He has further supported over 20,000 children with a better life.Sadly, Of the 250 the children rescued from abuse and exploitation, around 70 of them are HIV positive. The high cost of medication has left Girish struggling for funds. Your support can help him provide these children with 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), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). A movement to protect vulnerable children“Growing up in Ahilyanagar, the experiences I had as a child witnessing the horrors of sex trade defined the path of my life. I had even seen my friend’s 15-year-old sister and 70-year-old grandmother being forced to do sex work for the price of a cup of tea”, recalls Girish. “I started by merely feeding and teaching children of sex workers initially with the intention of giving them some respite from the horrors of life of abuse in red-light areas. Gradually more and more mothers started coming to me and asked me to take their children away, even if it was just for a couple of hours,” he further adds.The work that Girish started in his youth gradually grew to become a movement, with many more joining his cause. His NGO Snehalaya to date has transformed the lives of millions. Girish’s work is crucial for the survival and safety of vulnerable children of sex workers. Snehalaya is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public and your support can strengthen his mission to save children most in need. Donate generously.The horrors of life in red light areas“The cruelty and abuse that children as young as 6 or 7 years of age face is something that I can’t explain in words. Young daughters of sex workers are made to watch their mothers being raped, are brutally assaulted and forced into sex work. No child deserves to grow like this, Girish says in anguish.Sad reality of life for children growing up in red light areas is that they are deprived of even the most basic needs like proper food, safety and education. Moreover, a good number of children rescued by Girish are diagnosed HIV positive. The task of securing medication, providing them quality education and much-needed nutrition is one that requires constant support from donors. Moreover, the increase in healthcare cost has left Girish struggling to keep his home for children going. But your support can enable him to give his children a loving environment and save many more who still remain trapped behind closed doors.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Snehalaya give hundreds of children rescued from red-light areas a life away from violence and abuse.

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“I saw a girl, barely 7 or 8, being pushed into flesh trade. Her cries for help still echo in my ears. There were men as old as 60 r*ping the innocent child. That was the day I knew my mission in life was to get these children out of the hell-like conditions in red-light areas. They are nothing short of hell and no child deserves to grow up in this environment” says Vinay Vasta, founder of Social Activities Integration, an organisation committed to freeing children trapped in red-light areas.Vinay and his NGO have been able to provide education, medical care and nutrition to over 2,500 children. But his dream to provide safe shelter to children remains unrealized. “We do our best to keep these children safe during the day but sadly they are forced to go back to the red light areas at night as we don’t have a home for them. Your donation can help us build a safe home for children of sex workers and prevent them from being pulled into prostitution. Donate to make this dream a realityDonate 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).Life in red light areas“S*x workers use their homes which are barely 6 feet by 4 feet for their business. They invite customers in the presence of their children. Their children not only witness abuse but experience it too. Just imagine a child being told that all she can ever become in life is a pr*stitute”, Vinay shares as he explains the extent of abuse children face in red light areas.This is a life that thousands of children are forced to live behind closed doors where they suffer abuse and exploitation morning, noon and night.A ray of hopeVinay has been relentlessly trying to give children the care and education they deserve. He has provided quality English education to thousands of children, enabling them to secure a livelihood out of red-light areas. Several children taught by Vinay are today leading successful lives as professionals and Government employees. However the sad reality is that Vinay and his NGO, in the absence of a permanent shelter home, are unable to provide round the clock safety to these children, which is essential for their well-being.Your donations can enable SAI to build a shelter home for the children of sex workers and usher in a new tomorrow for them, away from the horrors of red-light areas.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to provide safe shelter for children of sex workers and save them from abuse and second generation pr*stitution.NGO's 80G number: AACTS0408EF20216NGO's 12A number: AACTS0408EE20028

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“I used to be sexually abused repeatedly, and when I screamed in pain, they hit and threatened me with more violence,” says Priya (name changed), a rescued child sex worker. Priya was abducted by traffickers and sold into a red-light area house before she was rescued by Guria led by Manju. For over two decades, Manju has been rescuing young girls forced into prostitution across the country. She has been shaken to the core seeing some of the most horrifying crimes that young girls have to undergo. “You can’t imagine the state of girls forced into sex work. The girls are given electric shocks and burnt with cigarette butts just to get kicks out of it. And if they get pregnant, the "owners" kick them repeatedly in the womb so that the child inside dies…If you want to see hell, it is here on this planet where young girls are sexually abused,” says Manju.Manju needs your help to rescue more young girls from forced prostitution and reunite them with their families. Donate now.Guria’s work over the yearsBased out of Varanasi, inarguably the holiest place in India, Manju and her organisation Guria, fights the sexual exploitation of girls, especially minors, by taking on the traffickers head-on, and rescuing and rehabilitating them.Started in 1993, Guria has rescued over 5500 persons from slavery, sex trafficking, and child prostitution so far. It has also been instrumental in shutting down hundreds of places that housed trafficked girls and putting scores of traffickers out of business and in jail.For instance, in 2005, a Guria-led rescue operation in Varanasi's red-light area led to the freeing of 49 women and girls, including minors. Many of them were kept against their will. Some of the traffickers were also arrested and tried. Since then, Guria has rescued thousands of young girls.Manju and her husband, Ajeet Singh began rescuing girls from Varanasi’s red-light areas and then working to stop the sex-trafficking of young girls within Uttar Pradesh and outside. The organisation’s aim is to eliminate the sex trafficking of women, especially minor girls, end second-generation prostitution and child prostitution, and rehabilitate women and girls who are rescued from the trade. Manju has faced violent backlash from the traffickers and other vested interests, but it has not deterred her from carrying on rescuing young girls from trafficking. Rescue and rehabilitationBesides rescuing girls trafficked for sex, mostly from low-income families, from across the country, Guria fights on their behalf in courts and also provides education, food, vocational training, and other facilities until they are united with their families. But because of a lack of funds, Guria is finding it difficult to rescue more girls and also take care of them once they are away from the clutches of the traffickers. Take the case of Sameena (name changed), who was abducted from Uttar Pradesh all the way to Telangana. Guria took it upon itself to rescue the girl with the help of its own work and also the authorities. After months of rehabilitation, Sameena went back to her family and even completed her education. With your support, Manju can rescue many more young girls from trafficking and help them live the life of their dreams.

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Sparsh – Reimagining Education with Government Schools: Building youth leadership in partnership with local education authorities, Sparsh integrates age appropriate learning within government composite schools. Through fellows placed in classrooms, we aim to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, cultivate curiosity, and ensure joyful learning for children who are otherwise at risk of being left behind.

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Chaitanya Kul is a community based organization and learning space for children and youth in Adari, District Mau, Uttar Pradesh. We started in 2018 with the theory of change "एक जीव की जीविका, दूजा जीव कल्याण" - betterment of living and livelihood. The intention was to create and maintain a safe space for stressed children brought up in a society with toxic behaviour cycles and systemic inequalities. We strive to make their childhood joyful and meaningful by inspiring them and enabling an environment of positive exposure to develop a contributor mindset than be the consumer.So far Chaitanya Kul mostly been a volunteer led movement, with children themselves taking charge. Over time, we built a nurturing after school program, the Learning Garage, where more than 400+ children have found joy, confidence, and growth.We are committed to nurture mindful, compassionate, and capable young leaders from marginalized communities. We have reimagined learning as a community driven, value integrated process where children are not passive recipients but active enablers of change.In 2025, We are initiating these 3 initiatives now:1. Sparsh – Reimagining Education with Government SchoolsBuilding youth leadership in partnership with local education authorities, Sparsh integrates age appropriate learning within government composite schools. Through fellows placed in classrooms, we aim to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, cultivate curiosity, and ensure joyful learning for children who are otherwise at risk of being left behind.2. Bandhu – Reviving a Community Run Rural Schoolwith active participation of children, parents, elders, and youth3. CK Ultimate – Nurturing Health, Gender Sensitivity, and Leadership through SportIntroduced as a response to children’s sedentary lifestyles, CK Ultimate has evolved into a platform where sport becomes a medium for physical well being, teamwork, gender inclusion, and leadership development. Ultimate Frisbee, with its self refereeing ethos and emphasis on fairness, has proven transformative in building confidence and breaking stereotypes among both girls and boys.Each of these initiatives is a step toward building resilient grassroots leadership and shaping a generation of children who are prepared not only for academic success but also for compassionate contribution to society.

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Hi, my name is Satyam Shrivastav, and I’m from District Mau, in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Today, I want to address a critical issue in education, the "elephant in the room." India has over 15 lakh schools and 44 crore children, with an average of 293 children per school. Yet, many children continue to struggle despite the vast network of government and private schools. Here are some key points to consider:1. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN): Over 50% of children in Grade 5 can't read texts meant for Grade 2, reflecting a serious gap in basic education.2. Teacher-Student Ratio: Many rural schools have one teacher for 80-100 children, leaving little room for individual attention.3. Social and Emotional Intelligence: Early childhood is crucial for developing emotional intelligence, but most schools overlook this aspect.4. Long-term Impact: Without these foundational skills, children may struggle throughout their lives, impacting their future and society as a whole. Why is this happening? Ever thought about how learning was in ancient times? Learning spaces were personal and holistic. They were community-driven, with strong mentor-student relationships that fostered growth beyond just academics. Today, it’s even harder. There’s a lack of positive inspiration in neighborhoods, social evils are ever present, the virtual world is overwhelming, and there’s a lack of deep human connection in families and society. Parents, unsure of what else to do, send their children to school, thinking it’s enough. But is it really? At Chaitanya Kul, we address this gap by nurturing children from the families of daily wage laborers, landless farmers, and small shopkeepers, helping them to reach their potential while fostering shared values that bring us all together as a community. I started Chaitanya Kul in 2018, and we officially became a registered trust in 2019. We’re like a modern-day gurukul in the village! We have worked with 400+ children, ages 5 to 18, who come from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to engage in meaningful activities like campus cleaning, cooking, eating together, playing outdoor sports, dancing, and reflecting on our day. We focus on cultivating values like service, responsibility, self-motivation, integrity, excellence, compassion and wisdom. We also go on learning journeys, and welcome volunteers from around the world, giving our children rich, diverse exposure, experiences and opportunities. Each child follows their own unique curriculum based on their strengths and needs. We’re not just focused on academics; we develop professional knowledge and professional competence in our children helping them grow into confident, contributing members of society. Our Monthly Expenses:<ul><li>Meals for Children: ₹8,000</li><li>Staff &amp; Mentorship: ₹80,000</li><li>Community Engagement: ₹5,000</li><li>Rent, Maintenance &amp; Utilities: ₹20,000</li><li>Field Trips &amp; Learning Journeys: ₹12,000</li><li>Learning Materials &amp; Resources: ₹10,000</li></ul> With your support, we can continue to enable this nurturing environment for our children. If this resonates with you, please consider donating: Thank you for your support! Gratitude,  Satyam

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