"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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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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“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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Guria is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting child prostitution, second generation prostitution, trafficking of women, and forced labour or sex on children, primarily in Northern India.Our aim is to have a world free of these vices by freeing the women and their children from brothels. We aim to achieve this by ending their dependency on the criminal nexus involving drugs, sexual exploitation, mafias, police, politicians, and, above all, the impunity enjoyed by all those criminally involved.Guria’s approach is focused on rescue and legal intervention. Our strategy involves support ageing victims of sex trafficking and forced prostitution as well as adolescents so that they themselves do not become victims.Advocating for improvements in government policy and law enforcement rules related to trafficking and prostitution is another major activity of Guria. We don't only provide justice to survivors, but also work to support them and rehabilitate them.Guria was started in the year 1993 by Ajeet Singh. His journey into this foray started when he adopted three children of a woman from a red light area at the age of 17!The strong team of Guria work tirelessly to fight for justice against any form of sexual exploitation of women &amp; children, especially forced prostitution &amp; sex trafficking.The other programs of Guria include community mobilization, campaigns in schools, sensitization of stakeholders like the police, media, advocates, ngos, cbos, etc, advocacy, international collaborations, health support, literacy and nutrition of children in red light areas through Bal Kendra.

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In India, a culture of victim-blaming and shame has insulated the authorities from the harsh realities of life on the streets. Take the case of poor Neetu (name changed), an underprivileged girl living on the outskirts of Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Her whole life changed when one day she went out simply to use the toilet before being abducted and brutally raped for hours by some hooligans. They even tried to silence her after the ordeal but Neetu was strong enough to survive. After nearby villagers informed the family, the approached the authorities to file legal proceedings only to be met with a wall of ineptitude and contempt. The authorities were unwilling to arrest the accused and did the bare minimum to pursue the case. Disillusioned with the corruption at play, Neetu's family sought Guria's help; a decision that would give them the justice they deserved. Guria used pressure tactics of approaching the higher authorities and relentlessly following up on any proceedings. This approach worked well and authorities swiftly followed up on legal procedures to arrest the accused. Check out your impact in numbers in the graphic below! Very few victims have the legal power to prosecute their abusers and protect their families. Guria leads a nationwide campaign to empower India's daughters with the means to protect themselves and recover from tragedy. You have the opportunity to contribute to this noble cause and ensure a brighter future for your mother, sister, and daughter. We need your help to save more people's lives. Donate now to make a difference.

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Your help is urgently required to fight the dire evil of child sex trafficking. Manju, Guria's founder and chief advocate has been struggling to uplift the situation of young girls suffering from sexual abuse for decades. These girls, primarily from low-income families are tortured daily and go through unimaginable pains. Below are some of the things Guria does to further their vital cause. Take a look and understand how your funds contribute to empowering women and ending this abhorrent practice of forced prostitution and child enslavement. Despite Guria's incredible work, these poor girls need more resources to help them. Please do the world a favour and contribute to save lives. Do the right thing. Donate now.

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🌟 The Give team had the privilege of visiting&nbsp;Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan&nbsp;to witness the impact of your generous contributions. Your support has truly made a remarkable difference, and we're thrilled to share some heartwarming insights from the visit. 🙌😊 Field Visit Date: 18/12/2023Field Visit by: Akanksha Singh, Give.do team Visit Summary:We first visited Guria's office in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where the team briefed us on their operations. Following that, we had an extensive discussion with Ajeet Singh, Guria's founder, covering everything from the organization's inception to its current growth, dedicated to rescuing girls in need and breaking societal barriers. While in office, we also we also met six teenage beneficiaries whose lives had been transformed by Guria's efforts—they are now aspiring to pursue education and achieve their dreams. Later, we spoke with the project team and extended team members about their challenging yet determined approach to rescuing children and girls in difficult circumstances. They also shared their experience of times when rescue operations faced difficulties due to limited resources, time constraints, intervention of cops, etc., but their commitment to each rescue remained unwavering. After each rescue, Guria ensured that the beneficiary is safe, away from trauma, and learning better in life. They always kept a check on them. We also learned about the threats and challenges Guria encounters, including instances of attacks and difficulties in obtaining testimonies from beneficiaries due to external pressures. It was interesting to see a small courtroom in the office to prepare beneficiaries for their court proceedings.&nbsp; We also interacted with the legal team, who highlighted the challenges faced while supporting the victims within their circumstances. Ensuring the safety of beneficiaries and helping them understand the law and testimonies is paramount; empowering them to stay resilient throughout the process is crucial. Guria offer therapy sessions and music classes, to create a space safe for these young girls and women. Later in the evening, we visited Guria's center in Varanasi's main red-light area where beneficiaries and their children also come. We observed the children receiving a comprehensive array of offerings - including education, extracurricular classes, games, vocational training, and other avenues to nurture their talents. Every day, the children received meals and followed a set routine. The center was well-secured with a locked main gate, and a Guria team member visited daily. Annu, the center's caretaker, remained a constant presence, always there to ensure the children's safety and well-being. The center has a capacity of 300 children. It was intriguing to see these children with such amazing optimism and talent! Donate now and rescue more young girls from forced prostitution, empowering them to reclaim their lives and build a bright future. ✨🌟

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Your funds have contributed to the rescue and rehabilitation of the minor girls and women of Uttar Pradesh who were forced into prostitution. Guria has managed to do astounding work to ensure the safety of our beneficiaries as well as serve justice to their abusers. This work includes - <ol><li>Legal aid to survivors of sex trafficking</li><li>Sensitivity training with police, activists, other concerned NGOs etc</li><li>Awareness campaigns</li><li>Witness protection</li><li>Livelihood protection to survivors</li></ol> We have even contributed to the record capture of 41 traffickers in a single case, making it possibly the largest ever conviction of this sort in the world, as highlighted in the US TIP report, 2022. We need your continued support to get justice for these victims of sexual abuse, torture, and other loathsome acts. Please donate now to put the perpetrators of these heinous crimes behind bars and give their victims a second chance at life.

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According to a 2016 estimate by the Global Slavery Index, there are 45.8 million individuals involved in some form of modern slavery. Out of these, more than 18 million (highest in the world) people are living in conditions of modern slavery in India. Globally, human trafficking is the second largest and the fastest growing criminal industry in the world (Polaris Project). As per Guria’s PIL in the Honourable Supreme Court, almost 12 lakh minors are still captives in the sex industry throughout the country. According to the ILO Report 2014, human trafficking earns profits of roughly $150 billion a year for traffickers and $99 billion of that is from commercial sexual exploitation. 75% to 77% victims enter the sex trade through trafficking (Report: Girls and women in prostitution in India, supported by Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India). The US TIP Report 2012 states that only 0.15% (i.e.,1 in every 700) victims are ever identified in the cases of human trafficking. The US TIP report 2018 says that according to NCRB report, 7570 victims of sex trafficking were identified in 2016 in India. Corruption is endemic and there is limited rule of law. The above statistics show the extremity of the situation. It demands a reversal of power balance and long term sustainable impactful changes in favour of the most vulnerable, marginalized social groups of victims of sex trafficking/ rape with dignity. 
 Pioneered in the year 1993 by Ajeet Singh, Guria, a 36 member NGO in India, works towards fighting the sexual exploitation of women and children, especially through forced prostitution and sex trafficking which further leads to more severe and complex issues because of sex tourism and spreading of HIV/AIDS. The blue print of the foundation was laid out way back in 1988 when Mr. Singh adopted three children of a woman from a red light area. The milestone is astonishing as Mr. Singh was only 17 years of age. Guria has fulfilled the absence of an organisation in India that works towards sex trafficking and forced prostitution of women and children since its inception. Guria's multi pronged approach covers the following points in its efforts to combat the epidemic of sex trafficking:1.	Legal Intervention2.	Rescue3.	Sensitization on the issue of sex trafficking with NGOs/CBOs/Police/SSB/Media/Advocates/other stakeholders4.	Village vigilance committee meetings5.	Witness protection6.	Livelihood support7.	Vocational training and education support in source areas for prevention of trafficking8.	Education, nutritional and vocational training support to vulnerable children in red light areas9.	Health support10.	Exposure trips of beneficiaries	11.	Guria Freedom Now worldwide campaign 
 Through its 25 years of operation, Guria has achieved many milestones in its work of rescue, rehabilitation and advocacy. The team has rescues over 2500 persons from slavery, including the victims of commercial sexual exploitation and bonded labour. Guria has built up a 42,000 people strong rural women’s organization to prevent human trafficking in high risk areas. Guria currently supports the education and vocational training of about 5400 children, of which presently 460 have been admitted to formal schools. Total children supported till now is about 6800. Post rescue, through the rehabilitation program,154 children have adopted alternative ways of earning their livelihoods outside the red-light areas. Taking about innovation and equality, Guria has created India’s first ever cultural group of 30 women in prostitution who perform traditional music and dance as a means of rehabilitation and awareness. It also generates an income for these performers. They have performed in prestigious venues across India. Apart from these, some prominent legal achievements of Guria include:•	Achieved a landmark judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme court against bail for human traffickers.•	Two landmark judgments by Hon’ble Supreme Court rejecting bails of 14 very prominent human traffickers.•	Set a precedent through the Supreme Court rejecting fake custodies of rescued victims.•	Prevented reopening of 61 seized brothels at Allahabad through the Hon’ble High Court.•	Created the first sustainable child prostitution free red-light area.•	Unprecedented Judgment - Superintendent of Government Protection Home (Agra) is sentenced for life imprisonment for re-trafficking 57 rescued girls: the first case of life imprisonment both under section 370 (7) IPC and 16/17 POCO Act.•	Legal interventions in 2887 criminal cases against human traffickers, over 700 bail rejections achieved and total 70 brothels worth crores of rupees have been seized by the administration.•	As an extension of the criminal cases, Guria has filed a total of 15 Public Interest Litigations (PILs) in the hon’ble Supreme Court and hon’ble High Court to combat human trafficking.

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