"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.

Save abandoned, elderly widow mothers of Vrindavan from begging on streets

For a mother who has spent her entire life loving and raising her child, being beaten and mercilessly thrown out onto the streets by her own son is too heartbreaking to overcome. But this is a common story among the elderly residents of the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. “I’ve seen mothers in old and torn clothes, their bodies smelling and their hands and feet rotting and covered in maggots,” shares Dr. G.P. Bhagat, founder of the ashram. These abandoned elderly men and women lay starving on the streets hoping for someone to rescue them from their suffering. But most people walk past them without a second glance. “Like this”, Dr. Bhagat explains, “many elders die on the roads.”Since 2003, SHEOWS (Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society) has rescued over 10,000 elderly people from the streets and given them a home with care and support. The elderly staying at the ashram have all been abandoned by their families and have nowhere else to live. Your support can give them comfort after their abandonment. 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). Safe and loving homeFor 20 years, SHEOWS has been providing free shelter, nutritious food three times a day, clothing, medical care, recreation activities and emotional support to abused and disabled elderly people rescued from the streets of Delhi. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has a dedicated rescue team that saves the elderly from the streets and gives them immediate medical care upon their arrival at the home. To tend to the multiple health complications of the seniors, the home has a medical facility with doctors and nurses, a physiotherapy unit, a pathology lab, a digital X-ray monitoring machine and a pharmacy to provide 24-hour care to older adults anytime they require assistance, even during emergencies. Dr. Bhagat prioritizes the health of the seniors and ensures that they receive three balanced meals a day based on their precise health requirements. Need for the fundraiserThe humanitarian mission of SHEOWS is making an impact in the area, as more and more people are being rescued and brought to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. To meet the financial costs of running the home, SHEOWS needs support to continue providing the residents with all the facilities that they need. This includes constant care and round-the-clock medical attention, nutritious food and maintaining a hygienic environment to keep the seniors in comfort and good health. Dr. Bhagat explains that as the number of residents is increasing, SHEOWS needs support for food and medicines. “I request you to help these elderly parents lead a peaceful life.”Donate now to help Dr. Bhagat continue caring for the 500 destitute elderly and giving them shelter, food, medical care and the will to carry on living despite their tragic abandonment by their families. Your support will enable SHEOWS to keep serving abandoned senior citizens and help them recover from the trauma of abandonment and life on the streets. “I have been serving these elderly as if they were my own parents”, shares Dr. Bhagat. “I want only one thing - their tears should vanish and they should have a smile on their faces.” To help Dr. Bhagat achieve this dream, your support is critical. Donate now to help SHEOWS care for more abandoned elderly. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support SHEOWS in their mission to rescue the abandoned elderly from the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care, recreational activities and emotional support.

Help Dr. Bhagat care for 500+ elderly parents rescued from abuse and homelessness

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, 250 of the children rescued from abuse and exploitation 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 Ahmednagar, 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 majority 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.

Help Girish give 250 HIV+ children, rescued from abuse in red-light areas a new life

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The Christian Medical College Vellore is a charitable society aiming for excellence and compassion in medical education, services and research, modeling itself on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded in 1900, it is now a 3,000-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital operating on five campuses and serving people from India and the sub-continent. Daily outpatient appointments exceed 8,000. Every day around 50 babies are born, 158 operations and more than 30,000 laboratory tests are performed. CMC aims to promote health and wholeness in individuals and communities with a special concern for the disabled, marginalized and vulnerable. Economically disadvantaged patients are given concessionary or free treatment. Outreach programmes cover urban and rural communities and target bpl families. These provide very low cost/free treatment, and access to the tertiary level hospital. Educational fees are nominal. CMC is a national leader in medical research, especially pioneering in neglected areas of medical need.

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in India. Quantum leaps in the field of cancer treatment has given HOPE to patients even with advanced cancer. The Christian Medical College, Vellore stands in the forefront of excellence in cancer treatment.It is heartbreaking to see hundreds of children and young patients with cancer visiting CMC Vellore with hope of a cure. While we are able to subsidise treatment cost for most of our patients, we dream to help everyone and give them hope by providing financial assistance for potentially curative treatment.

Fight Cancer with HOPE

Every day thousands of families arrive at CMC Vellore, in desperate need of healthcare. They use their life savings and sell their belongings to travel to Vellore for medical care. Many are unable to pay for their treatment. We do our best to treat every one, as we believe they deserve the best quality care possible.  Your kindness will make a life-changing difference for a poor family. Pledge your support, donate now and make a difference for 1,000+ poor patients Person-To-Person - YOU bridge the gap

You bridge the gap!

On International Women’s day, we pay tribute to our inspiring founder Dr. Ida Scudder. She dedicated her life to the women and children of South India. She broke stereotypes, graduating in the first batch of women doctors at Cornell, USA. When a medical school for Indian women seemed next to impossible, she overcame tremendous challenges and inspired young women (and later men) to serve with excellence and dedication.In 1922, Dr. Ida championed ‘Dollar Day’ asking one million people to give one dollar each to build the Women’s Medical College at Vellore. Thousands of housewives, students and ordinary people responded to her call, raising more than half-a-million dollars!Our modern version of ‘Dollar Day’ is a 60-day online campaign for Person to Person (PTP). Already 125 generous friends have raised ₹8.3 lakhs for poor patients at CMC. In addition, the GiveIndia portal matches around 10% of all donations until 30th March! We have 23 days left and YOU can help us reach our target of ₹30 lakhs.On International Women’s Day, honour the extraordinary women in your life by donating today and sharing this link https://bit.ly/CMC_PTP Your action can change the world!

One woman can change the world

The success of the Person to Person programme is the support we have from our friends and well-wishers. Here’s what one of our regular donors say:“My heart is filled with joy to know my regular contribution to CMC's PTP helps people in need!!” Mr. SG has been a faithful friend to CMC for more than three years. Every month he contributes generously to PTP. Inspired by him, his family also supports our poor patients.All gifts, no matter how small or big, make a tremendous difference! Click the link and support CMC’s PTP today! https://bit.ly/CMC_PTP

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12-year-old Dilip* and his mother are admitted in our Paediatric ward. The child had multiple problems that required surgery for treatment. Our doctors have been caring for Dilip since he was a little baby. His mother worried about his future. With this corrective surgery, his quality of life will be good. Our generous PTP donors have helped cover the treatment costs. With a new morning routine, Dilip looks forward to going back to school. “I can’t wait to see my friends and teachers. Someday I dream to become a doctor,” he smiles. Your contribution to the PTP programme will help bright children like Dilip. Click the link https://bit.ly/CMC_PTP and Donate to PTP today!

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“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”Mahatma Gandhi Every day thousands of families arrive at CMC Vellore, in desperate need of healthcare. They use their life savings and sell their belongings to travel to Vellore for medical care. Many are unable to pay for their treatment. We do our best to treat every one, as we believe they deserve the best quality care possible. 
 CMC’s Person to Person Programme (PTP) began in the 1970s to provide good healthcare at an affordable cost for poor patients. Every year, PTP links hundreds of generous donors to deserving and financially burdened patients. Faithful friends and committed donors help us support over 2000 patients every year. 
 You can make a direct impact on a patient’s life. A gift of ₹ 1,500 will sponsor a day of a patient’s stay at CMC Vellore. Contribute multiples of this amount to support more days of treatment and care in hospital. your contribution will bridge the gap for patients who need it the most.Our dream is to help 500 patients by raising ₹30 lakhs before 30th March 2022.Contribute today and create an impact!<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/27ec6393-00a5-4e61-8ba3-0d253d6ac89f.jpg" width="250" style="display:block;margin:auto" />

Person to Person – You Bridge the Gap

Everyday more than a thousand patients arrive at CMC desperately seeking medical help but unable to pay for it. Our Founder, Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder, started work in Vellore in 1900. 120 years later, her one-bed clinic has grown into a medical college with hospitals on seven campuses. She taught us to care for anyone who knocks at our door. We try to welcome anyone in need, even if they can't afford to pay for their treatment. 
 Our patients come from all over India. Most of them are financially challenged after spending their life's savings on travel and accommodation to stay Vellore. To help patients like them, CMC’s hospital free bed scheme treats disadvantaged patients free of cost. Everything is covered: bed, nursing, doctor’s fee, lab tests, operation charges and medicines. 
 In December 1922, Dr. Ida Scudder needed funds to build the Women's Medical College in Vellor. Her team that supported her in the US, launched ‘Dollar Day’, asking 1 million people to give $1 to build CMC! Thousands of students, housewives and ordinary people contributed to ‘Dollar Day’. They raised half their target by what we now call crowd funding. The rest was kindly given by an eighty-year-old lady, Ms. Ellen Scripps, and the Rockefeller Foundation. In 2020, CMC marks 120 years of healing. 120 years of caring for those who can’t afford good healthcare. But we need your help. Just like the Dollar Day, we are asking our friends and well-wishers to give something, however small, towards the CMC2020 campaign. You can be a part of this campaign and make a difference for another person! Can you give Rs.200, Rs.2,000 or Rs.20,000? Every paise will go to our Hospital Free Bed Scheme, bringing hope and healing to the needy.

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CAN you help? My wife has cancer, but I have no money. Bhani* had severe pain in her stomach and she was bleeding from time to time. Her worried husband brought her to a nearby hospital in West Bengal where he was advised to take her straight to CMC Vellore.He was a compounder but had lost his job during the lockdown. The couple leased their land, borrowed money and travelled to Vellore. They had high hopes for healing ... until they heard the diagnosis: She had Cancer! <blockquote>“This is a big disease!” he said, “I had just enough money to treat a small issue and go back home”. </blockquote>Bhani looked frail and weak. Her husband told the doctors that he would take her home, where she could pass away in peace with her children around her. He had given up on life.This is just one story. Everyday we see hundreds of distressed families like Bhani and her husband. They travel many miles to CMC Vellore, hoping for relief. 
 We CAN Help! CMC doctors convinced the couple to stay. "Bhani is only 37, and has a life to live! The cancer is treatable. She can beat it!" Her husband agreed when they promised to help.CMC's charity grants covered a huge part of the treatment and medicine costs for Bhani. We want all our patients have the treatment they need. No one should have to go away because they do not have money.-------------------------------------------------------------------- This is our dream! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 You too CAN help!! Bhani's treatment was made possible thanks to friends who give to help our patients. She has been in Vellore for three months to complete her course of advanced radiotherapy. Though she looks a little weak, Bhani is responding well to the treatment. The couple hopes to go back to their hometown soon to see their son and daughter.  <blockquote>We believe that everyone has the right to quality care. Help us bridge the gap for those who can't afford it. </blockquote> Together we CAN beat cancer! Donate today to give hope and healing to people like Bhani. Any gift goes a long way, no gift is too small!

Cancer Care Relief Fund

Heart conditions, diabetes, asthma and other chronic diseases are most common amongst the elderly. Studies show that more than one in ten Indians over the age of 50 have diabetes. Often people living with these diseases must take regular medicines over a long period of time. These drugs can be essential for their health and long term well-being. Stopping taking your diabetes medicine increases the risk of stroke, and damage your eyes, heart and kidneys. It can end up in the amputation of a foot because of bad circulation. But the cost of medicines is a big drain on their income. When people living on the margins don't have enough money to eat properly the first expense they can save on is their medicines. 
 We want to provide economically disadvantaged patients with chronic diseases up to Rs.500 per month for essential medicines prescribed by our doctors. Target group will a) have a very low family income (reported as below Rs.5,000 per individual per month), b) need regular medications. Priority will be given to the elderly and those with disabilities. We will not give them the cash, but provide it as a credit at the hospital pharmacy. The patients will bring their prescriptions to the Public Relations Officer, who will a) assess their economic need, b) scrutinise the prescription and c) arrange for the credit at the Pharmacy against their hospital number. Most of these people will need this assistance on a regular basis. This scheme can be operated at minimal cost to the hospital, if the cost of the medicines can be funded. Expected number of beneficiaries 800 to 900 each month. 
 This scheme will remove one of the key reasons why people don't take important medicines, as instructed by their doctors. Amongst this group of vulnerable individuals, this will reduce the chance of preventable crises such as sugar levels out of control, dangerously high blood pressure, severe asthma attack, auto immune diseases flaring up etc. This may save lives and limbs. It should help to improve and preserve the individual's quality of life and save them money on emergency treatment.