Hunger and malnutrition have become a reality for thousands of elderly parents abandoned by their own children, in villages and slums across India. Seeing the rampant distress among the elderly, a team of selfless heroes from our NGO partner Mitti Cafe, though disabled themselves, have taken up the responsibility of providing cooked meals and dry rations to over 5,000 elderly in urgent need of support. Setting aside their own struggles, Mitti Cafe’s team, led by Ayesha Alam has been relentlessly fighting to free elderly from hunger and malnutrition through its Karuna Meals initiative. The need for nutrition support is growing with each passing day and Mitti Cafe is struggling to fulfill this enormous need. With your support, the NGO and its team of persons with disability can put food on the plates of hundreds of more elderly parents. Donate generously.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). Elderly deserve love, not neglect and hunger“There have been countless senior citizens, in extremely backward villages of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, who had not had a proper meal in days when we found them. We have seen people picking food from the garbage out of extreme hunger.”, recalls Ayesha of Mitti Cafe, while talking about the extent of hunger faced by senior citizens. According to Ayesha, there are thousands of elderly who have been either chucked out of their homes or have been left behind in villages by their children. “Our elderly don't deserve this life and it is our responsibility to come to their aid. If we come together we can ease the suffering of hundreds of people battling hunger and starvation. Donate now Our heroes’ war against hungerPersons with disability who were once discriminated against by society are today at the forefront of the fight to save abandoned elderly and children from hunger. The Karuna Meals team, comprising only of persons with disability has been able to cook and serve over 10 lakh meals. They have also distributed over 1 lakh packets of dry rations. ”They overlook their own struggles and suffering just to reach the elderly and provide them with the food they need,” says Ayesh. But their job is not yet done. “There are still many villages which have many malnourished and hungry seniors and we have not been able to reach them. But with your support, we can collectively end starvation,” she says. Donate now. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the elderly fight hunger and malnutrition.

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“A blind child is often seen as a curse or a burden to the family, leading to abandonment. I’ve picked up children from roadsides myself. I too lost my sight as a child, but today I’m a senior officer thanks to the National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB). What would I have done without their help?” asks Veena Mehta Verma, a beneficiary turned advocate for NAB and its mission to protect and care for blind children like herself.The state of young blind girls abandoned by their families and without education is even worse. “Blind girls have no future without education. Education is crucial to their future. Without it, they face neglect and limited opportunities, ignored not just by their families, but by society at large. What I am today is only because of the education I received. But sadly, every blind girl is not as fortunate. Most visually impaired girls are deprived of any care and even something as basic as education, leading to a difficult life,” says Asha Bhola, President, Blind Welfare Society (BWS).Both NAB and BWS work for the welfare of blind children and young girls by providing them with shelter, education, and care. This Diwali, they need your support to help many more youngsters in need.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax-exempt under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).A life of uncertainty &amp; sufferingEven if a blind child or young girl is not abandoned, they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. They need to learn Braille or use ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these children are deprived of such facilities,” says Veena.Young kids and girls for whom NAB and BWS have cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too.But many blind children who are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, are often neglected or abandoned by their own families. And with your donation, NAB and BWS can give them the future they deserve.As we celebrate the festival of lights, donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help blind children and young girls get shelter, education and care and a shot at a bright future.

This Diwali, help to brighten the lives of abandoned blind kids and young girls by giving them shelter and education

“A blind child is seen as a curse or as a burden to the family. These children are left on the street. I have picked up children from roadsides myself. I also lost my eyesight as a child but today I am a senior officer in a public sector company. What would I have done, had I not been taken care of?” asks Veena Mehta Verma who was once a beneficiary of National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB) and now works with the NGO to protect and care for blind children like herself.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1c273b6d-eee3-4799-98aa-74efcde92177.webp" />Today, hundreds of blind children supported by NAB, Delhi have found something that they never had before–hope for a better tomorrow. Without Veena and NAB, many of these children would be at the risk of going back to the streets or spend a life of neglect and even abuse. Your support to the NGO is crucial. Donate generouslyDonate 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 life of uncertainty &amp; sufferingEven if a blind child is not abandoned they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. According to the nonprofit leader, “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. The (blind) kids need to learn Braille or they need ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these kids are deprived of such facilities”.  <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/7bfa3cb2-b09d-4518-862f-a0bbf653cbe8.webp" />Illuminating young lives “At NAB Delhi there are around 200-250 blind kids. There are around 180 kids in the hostel of NAB. We teach Braille, we teach arithmetic Taylor frames. To work towards a brighter future for the blind, we need your support. Please come forward and donate towards our mission”, says Veena. Students for whom NAB Delhi has cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too. Many blind children are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, all they need is an opportunity. And your donation can give them just that.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the blind children get shelter, education, care and a shot at a future full of opportunities.

This Children's Day, visually impaired Veena, loving mother to 180 blind kids, needs your support in caring for them

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The Hyderabad, Karnataka area consists of 6 districts of Gulbarga, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal and Bellary, which, as a whole, is considered a backward region. Lack of basic amenities, illiteracy, and starvation are the major problems faced by the people here and the disabled community is not an exception to it. The social, educational and economic conditions of the disabled people are alarming. They are neglected by society, as well as by the government.Our association believes in the principle that “self-help is the best help”. Based on this theory, some like-minded handicap people came together in 1990 to form a registered society for themselves and hence, the “Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society” was established on 6th November 1990 under Registration of Societies Act, 1860.1.	Vision -The Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society believes that all people with disabilities can live with self-respect and dignity. Better facilities for education and training shall become available at the village level. No disabled person shall strive for employment, food clothing and shelter. Their human rights shall be protected, and a good quality of life shall be ensured.2. Mission -Our task is to achieve set goals by providing appropriate education, rehabilitation, intervention, training and advocacy which will lead to awareness, empowerment and employment of people with disabilities with the help and support of trained staff and caregivers.

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Visit Date: 29th March 2024Visited by: Sai Saranya, Senior Associate, give.do Team During a detailed visit to the Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society (HKDWS), we observed the heartfelt efforts put forth to enhance the lives of blind girls through education and care. Located in a facility that currently houses both a school and a hostel, HKDWS offers education up to the 10th grade for girls from underprivileged rural backgrounds. The selection process for these beneficiaries is meticulous, involving application scrutiny and home visits to ensure that those most in need are allowed to study and thrive. The school employs five teachers, including a physical education instructor who proudly noted the girls' participation and success in district-level sports events. These activities, along with annual cultural programs, not only showcase their talents but also build confidence and a sense of community among the students. During our visit to the construction site, we observed that the ground floor is already constructed, featuring essential facilities that promise a better learning and living environment for the girls. Check out some pictures showcasing the development below! The students expressed immense satisfaction with their education and care at HKDWS. The move to the new building is eagerly anticipated by both students and staff, symbolizing a new chapter of opportunities. Your support can enable HKDWS to complete their new facility, ensuring that many more girls like those currently benefiting from the school can escape a life of neglect and achieve their full potential. Donate now and help secure a nurturing and empowering space for these deserving students.

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The support of our incredibly generous donors has allowed us to complete the ground floor of the new disability-friendly building! This is the first step to providing a safe, inclusive environment for the 100 girls with visual impairments who currently reside in an ill-equipped building, as well as under threat of possible eviction. See below some images directly from the ground of the efforts your contributions have sustained. But there's still more work to be done! Donate now to provide Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society with the funds to complete work on the first floor and accommodate more girls with visual impairments.

HKDWS construction update

Ayesha (name changed) is a little girl from Hipparga village, Kalaburagi district. Like two of her siblings, she is blind and perceived to be a burden on her family by society. Her parents, being underprivileged agricultural laborers, were not in a position to allow her to prove her capabilities and explore her potential. When Hyderabad Karnataka disabled welfare society learned of her situation through a survey, she was asked to enroll in our school; an offer her parents eagerly accepted so that she could be provided the care she needed to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Although cautious initially, Ayesha has blossomed into an intelligent and zealous young girl. Proficient in Braille, singing, and playing chess, she has a bright future ahead of her and is eager to pursue her education at our school. However, Ayesha is just one among the many children who need our school to uplift their lives. Most blind children are simply abandoned by their parents, especially in rural settings. Through no fault of their own, little boys and girls are made to live a wretched life, abandoned by their caretakers and condemned to a miserable existence. Hyderabad Karnataka disabled welfare society needs a new building to extend its reach and give these poor children the life they deserve. Their own space to explore and learn is tantamount to giving the children what they need to develop their abilities to the fullest. Donate now to save the lives of these kids and make a positive impact in the world.

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🙏Thank you everyone for your invaluable contributions!&nbsp;We're happy to share that with your unwavering support, we're edging closer to turning our vision into reality: a secure and inclusive home for visually impaired girls, enabling them to lead enriched lives and access quality education for a brighter future.🌟 The ground floor's construction is nearing completion. While painting, tiling and finishing touches are pending, the ground floor has classrooms, the principal's office, staff room, kitchen, dining hall, toilets, lift, ramps and storerooms.&nbsp; Nonetheless, your continued support is crucial as we strive to start the construction of the first floor. This phase will include dormitories, computer lab, library, warden's room, auditorium, and much more. At the moment, Hyderabad Karnataka Welfare Society provides shelter for 100 girls in a rented building which lacks disability-friendly features.&nbsp;The organisation aims to extend its reach by accommodating additional visually impaired girls for education, training, and rehabilitation.&nbsp;This can be achieved solely through your generous support towards the construction of the new home. Join us today in providing a secure home 🏠 and quality education 📚 to these deserving girls!!

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🙏🌟 Thank you, dear donors, for your invaluable contribution. With your support, we have made remarkable progress, nearly completing the ground floor of the new building to house and educate 100 visually impaired girls. 🏢👩‍🦯 Now, we seek your continued support to construct the first floor, complete with dormitories to accommodate more visually impaired girls, computer lab, auditorium, library, and much more. 🛏️💻📚 We require Rs. 96,80,000 more to complete the construction. Your contribution, regardless of its size, is a direct investment in creating a haven of safety and love—a place where these children can not only call home but also access quality education. 💖 🌟🤝Donate now and be the change these girls deserve!!🙏🌈

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HKDW Society has established a residential school for blind girls. The school is sheltering about 75 students currently, and as this is the only school in Gulbarga Division of Karnataka for blind girls, the influx of students is increasing year after year. In order to meet the requirements of increasing strength, additional classrooms, dormitories, playgrounds etc. are needed. At present, the school is functioning in a rented two storey building at Sundar Nagar locality, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka, India. This is an old building, so our priority is to ensure the safety and security of the children. Hence, we are constructing a new school building to accommodate more children to provide a visually impaired friendly environment with spacious dormitory, dining hall, high-tech classrooms, audio and Braille books library, Braille printing press, office rooms, playground, visitors’ hall etc. 
 Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society continues to be at the forefront of work in rural areas. Eye check-up camps and general health check-up camps for the disabled, with the help of Retired Medical Officers Association, Gulbarga, are being conducted regularly.The organization feels that lack of awareness among the public about the skills and potentialities of the disabled is the main cause of backwardness. Therefore, we organize awareness camps at the village level, taluk level and district level periodically. Apart from this, we are taking the help of mass media to educate the people about disability.The organization is working for the empowerment of visually impaired women. Keeping this in view, a free residential school for blind girls was started in 2007 at Gulbarga. 
 To be born as a girl is considered as a disadvantage in Indian families, and if the girl is born blind or loses eyesight due to any medical condition while growing up, her agony will be doubled. Realizing this fact the Society has started the residential school for blind girls to empower them to lead an independent life. We consider it our primary duty to provide a safe, secure and conducive environment to learn so as to nourish them to be responsible citizens of our country and contribute to the nation's economy. Hence, the Society is venturing to construct a well-furnished school building. After its completion, it will accommodate more than 100 blind girls where they can get quality education, skill development training, and many more talents.

Construction of Residential School Building for Smt. Ambubai Residential School For Blind Girls

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