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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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“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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Our vision is to create a world where every child have the right to quality education. We work with sighted and blind children in 7 states in India.

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We work to protect children rights by working with children, communities, schools and the government. 

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We build inclusive education system in the rural India and help children with blindness to be school ready. Our rehabilitation program train children with visual impairment to self-sufficient and fuctional. 

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Ek Kadam Aur (One Step Forward) is a nonprofit organization in India (80G) and the US (501c3) dedicated to creating a world where every child can enjoy their rights. We help underprivileged children improve their lives through education, technology, and healthcare initiatives. We believe every child's rights can only be protected if communities, schools, and the government work together. As part of our three-pronged approach, we bring together all key stakeholders through our diverse programs. At present, we have four active programs.	Arunodaya Sunrise for the Blind Program -  The program was created in 2022 to provide education to every child, regardless of their abilities. This program provides academic, rehabilitation, and skill development training to children with blindness. Active Learning Program: The Program promotes student-centered learning and 21st Century Skills through workshops and training for teachers and students. It encourages critical thinking, peer-led discussions, and embodied knowledge.Train the Trainer Program: The Program helps local graduates assist elementary school children with basic academic skills after school. Children benefit from the educational support, and trainers receive scholarships to pursue their academic and career goals.High-school Leadership Program: The Program, a flagship initiative of the Foundation, offers training in essential 21st-century skills like communication and leadership.

Donations through Give Foundation, registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961 are tax-deductible.

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Ek Kadam Aur Foundation for Education and Health

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

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Ananya, a student of our Arunodaya (Sunrise) program for Children with Blindness, has made us incredibly proud by successfully passing 3rd grade in a regular primary school. Her performance was outstanding, particularly in Yoga, where she received numerous awards throughout the academic year! 🏆 👏 Let's show our support for Ananya by congratulating her in the comments below! ﻿<img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D5622AQFTbWxgI74TXQ/feedshare-shrink_1280/0/1713338629252?e=1717632000&amp;v=beta&amp;t=GaYlcCWc2iXL50tVwx7oQ4Li9Rm9MM5GXLxCXjmbFco" />

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Despite facing challenges due to her visual impairment and coming from a humble background, Suraiya's determination knows no bounds. Before joining the Arunodaya program, she struggled to learn in a regular school. But now, with just one month into the program, she's already making incredible progress! Watch in awe as Suraiya confidently identifies different vegetables by touch with the guidance of our dedicated mentor. Every small achievement is a step towards a brighter future! See her in action HERE

Meet Suraiya Akhtar from Malda district, West Bengal! 🌟

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Incredibly proud to share that Ek Kadam Aur Foundation's recent Rallye Historic of the Senses event made headlines in The Telegraph-India! ✨ Read about the inspiring journey of visually impaired students of Ek Kadam Aur guiding vintage cars through a treasure hunt-themed rally. Their determination and courage showcase the power of inclusivity and determination. Read the full story here:&nbsp;https://lnkd.in/g6FpvYkp

Arunodaya Children helped Navigated drivers in a Car Rally

Kashish is a 6-year-old blind girl from a small village in India. When we found her, she was in the school with her brother with a burn injury on her leg. We provided her medical aid and when we talked to her, we learned that after losing her mother, Kashish accompanies her brother to school every day so that her father can earn a daily wage for the family. Though Kashish visits school every day, she is not enrolled in the school as a student because of her blindness.

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These problems can be seen in different forms:<ul><li>Low Quality of education in rural settings</li><li>Poor attendance of kids and teachers</li><li>Poor performance of teachers and kids</li><li>Lack of educational resources</li><li>Most of the students are first-generation learners and their parents can not help in studies and don't support them</li><li>Teachers are also reluctant in teaching and they are not trained to teach students with minimal resources.</li></ul> 
 <ul><li>Bridge the Gap between Available resources, teachers and students by involving the community and train them.</li><li>Promote inclusive and quality elementary education through school leadership programs and effective Train the Trainers Program by Ek Kadam Aur team and volunteers.</li><li>Reduce school drop-out rate and encourage the continuation of formal education.</li><li>To coordinate, conduct co-curricular encouraging and engagement activities including edutainment workshops, edu-fun games, exhibitions, parent educational programs, group learnings, tutorials, special coaching, scholarships, competitions, sports, cultural programs, visibility events and creating facilities at identified schools</li></ul> 
 <ul><li>Rural children will have access to inclusive and quality elementary education.</li><li>Reduction in drop-out rate and increase in the gross enrolment rate at elementary school level can be observed. </li><li>Parents, local communities and stakeholders are more supportive for rural children to access elementary education. </li><li>Rural children will be more competitive to perform well in academics and aim for higher learnings. </li><li>Young leaders will get hands-on innovative teaching experience, will be able to access higher learnings or build their career in the teaching profession. </li><li>Unemployed family members of rural children will have increased confidence and competitiveness to secure their livelihoods either in waged or self-employment.</li></ul>

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