"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.

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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.

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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, 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.

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Our vision is to establish a society without poverty, pollution, illiteracy, unemployment, and pain, dedicated to building a healthy living planet for future generations. Our step is to enhance the dignity of the marginalized section by raising their literacy and financial status.Mission<ul><li>To work for the Protection of the Environment by organizing awareness campaigns, by planting trees and by promoting underground water recharge units.</li><li>To uplift literacy level by implementing Glad Bharat Paathshaala in the remote villages and slums of town where people give the least importance to sending their child to school.</li><li>Promote health awareness by organizing camps at different locations.</li><li>To connect underprivileged section of our society with livelihood program by developing skills through skill training, so that they may earn and give their child a healthy nutrition and help in fighting malnutrition.</li></ul>Objective<ul><li>Environment Protection</li><li>Education</li><li>Health</li><li>Skill Training For Livelihood</li></ul>

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From Silence to Empowerment: Ending Menstruation Taboo in Rural IndiaIn 2018, a 19-year-old girl from Gujarat committed suicide after facing constant harassment and bullying due to menstruation. She was subjected to relentless teasing and body shaming by her classmates, who discovered she was on her period. The continuous humiliation and mental distress pushed her to take such a tragic step.This is just one case. Imagine the countless untold and unregistered incidents that silently plague rural areas.This incident highlights the impact of menstrual stigma and the psychological toll on the majority of menstruators in the country. It’s a wakeup call to create a discrimination free space where women and girls can manage their periods without fear.Here is the compelling journey of Shanti Devi: Shanti Devi, a young girl from Gaya, Bihar, grew up in a household oblivious to reproductive health and hygiene. Her first period left her feeling ashamed and confused, as she had never been educated about it. As she hit puberty, the monthly discomfort and pain intensified, leaving her clueless and anxious. 📌 Ever wondered what it's like to face your first period without access to menstrual products?Sadly, this is the reality for countless young girls and women in rural areas, particularly the forgotten corners of Bihar.However, The Glad Bharat Foundation aims to change this narrative.Through our revolutionary Pad ATM, we are committed to giving access to period education to adolescent girls and women and providing affordable and accessible sanitary pads to rural girls and women, effectively transforming lives like that of Shanti Devi who can now attend school without embarrassment.Our mission 🎯 extends beyond mere distribution, as we strive to build self-sustaining menstrual health ecosystems.The PAD ATM includes 30 packets of sanitary pads, each packet having 6 safe sanitary pads at an affordable price of ₹20 per packet, ensuring affordability, accessibility and promoting eco-friendly &amp; sustainable menstrual hygiene practices.We partner with local NGOs and self-help groups for PAD-ATM installation in remote areas, urban slums and under-resourced schools and for conducting awareness campaigns and workshops about menstrual health. Our organization focuses on four main areas:●    Accessibility of knowledge and menstrual products●    affordability of menstrual products●    awareness●     sustainable impact. 📌Till date , The Glad Bharat Foundation has●    Covered over 15 locations●     Reached 1500+ to switch to using pads,●    Reached out to 5000+ women.It's a WAKE-UP CALL to create a discrimination - free society and eradicate the stigma related to menstruation.Help us to create a society where women's health is prioritised, respect and protectedDonate to expand the reach to even more communities in need of our support.Your contribution holds immense power. With a single act of generosity, you can unfurl a month's supply of menstrual hygiene products, creating a sacred space where girls and women can embrace their dreams with hearts aglow✨.Your donation will make a tangible difference in the lives of women and girls, helping them overcome barriers and pursue their aspirations.To make a donation, please click on the following link: <a href="https://give.do/projects/pad-atm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://give.do/projects/pad-atm</a>Thank you for your generosity and for helping us to make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere. Donate now🌍💫 HOW WE DO AND WHAT ELSE WE ACHIEVE THROUGH PAD-ATMGlad Bharat Foundation is setting up PAD-ATM in different rural remote areas, urban slums, and government schools. PAD-ATM is a manual box in which we put 30 packets of sanitary pads, and hand them over to the community. We refill it at regular intervals. Community takes the ownership for the operation of PAD-ATM and for the awareness of menstrual hygiene. Slowly Community develops a USP of menstrual product at their village making it a sustainable model for themselves.PAD-ATM emerged as a tool for dialogue exchange among the community on sanitary PAD accessibility. This is removing the curtain of shyness and breaking the silence on period, making it normal as other things in society.PAD-ATM is creating leaders in communities who are addressing their own issues and are triggering a change in their communities.Women and girls are becoming aware and switching from unhygienic clothes to safe sanitary pads.

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Children Are Out Of SchoolAt many locations in Bihar, children are out of school or are dropouts after COVID. They are least interested in going to school. 
 To raise interest we set up a local learning centre called Glad Bharat Paathshaala, where children are engaged in different activities while learning. This slowly raises their interest in going to school and education. After one year of engagement at the local learning centre, we admit the children to a nearby school. 
 After COVID, in 2021, when school reopened, we started 6 Glad Bharat Paathshaala in July 2021 in the Gaya and Nawada districts of Bihar. With proper counselling of parents for making them sincere about sending their ward to school, we took the admission of 360 children. An attendance of 75 to 80 per cent was maintained. Children were also engaged in different activities related to health camps and environment protection, during the year. Also, mothers are becoming sensible and took active participation in sending their ward to the centre. In April, all were admitted to a nearby school. This one-year engagement of children at Glad Bharat Paathshaala helped to raise the interest of every child with education and this decreases the school dropout rate.This is the impact of the project we have started last year. There are many locations that are still untouched and children living there are out of school and are engaged in child labour directly or indirectly. We need more resources to connect those children with education and school.At present we have 44 more rural remote villages in 3 districts of Bihar, namely Gaya, Nawada, Jahanabad, Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh where children need care and proper attention in connecting them with education and school through Glad Bharat Paathshaala.

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