"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.

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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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ISCI Foundation is an NGO registered as a Section 8 company with the ministry of corporate affairs working towards the upliftment of most marginalized children, women &amp; girls.Our Mission: Our main focus is on bringing a positive and sustainable change in areas of Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sport for Development, Culture &amp; Heritage, Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship. Our overall goal is the empowerment of women, girls, children, and youth from communities leading to improvement in their lives and livelihoods.Our Vision: Our vision is to build an ecosystem that will enable underprivileged children, girls, and women to get equal opportunities to pursue their dreams. We are committed to supporting them through academic education, skills training, and professional development until they become independent and self-empowered.

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ISCI Foundation is working on the issues related to Health, Education &amp; Environment. Health: Most girls from rural &amp; Semi Urban areas lack knowledge related to their health like Menstrual Hygiene, Anaemia, etc. Which later leads to bigger health problems if not diagnosed on time. Education: Almost all the Middle Schools in rural &amp; semi-urban areas do not have quality educational resources such as labs, smart classes, etc. To cater to this problem ISCI Foundation is setting up STEM Lab in the middle schools.Environment: Deforestation &amp; Soil Erosion is a very big problem almost everywhere. To cater to this ISCI Foundation is running activities related to sustainable environmental initiatives. 
 ISCI Foundation is running sustainable health, educational &amp; environmental programs to cater to these issues. We have set up 10 Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines in different girl's schools and provided Menstrual Hygiene Awareness programs with the help of Renowned Doctors. We have also distributed reusable sanitary napkins to marginalized girls. ISCI Foundation has prepared 100000 Seed Balls and is dispersing them in the predefined forest areas. We have started setting up STEM Labs in middle schools. 
 Activities completed in the current financial year:<ul><li>More than 8000 girls benefitted via menstrual hygiene programs</li><li>10 Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines Installed</li><li>10000 Sanitary Napkins to be distributed to the marginalized families</li><li>500 Reusable Sanitary Pads Distributed</li><li>100000 Seed Balls Prepared and 75000 dispersed So far.</li></ul>

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<blockquote>"Too often we give children Answers to Remember rather than Problems to Solve"</blockquote>Rural India is still struggling with access to quality infrastructure. In this information age, learning outcomes depend on access to information. However, there is a wide gap between rural and urban India's availability, access, and utilization of information.Compared to students living in cities, children in rural areas are often deprived of resources and infrastructure and lack access to a support system that can nurture their intellectual development. The STEM learning lab addresses all these issues.Due to the unavailability of resources, the children get discouraged from pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), which help them develop a logical and analytical mind. Due to the theoretical only approach to education, the children get bored, and due to this children either lose interest in studying the subjects or there is a shallow admission rate in schools, and the dropout rate is comparatively higher.We request you to support our STEM Learning Lab initiative to help these children get a quality education. 
 With the aim of bridging this gap, we have promoted the setting up of STEM learning labs in villages and government middle schools. STEM Learning labs are all about creating a conducive environment for children to come together and access a lot of educational resources.We have learned from our past experiences with STEM Learning Programs that children love creativity and innovative way of learning concepts and it also positively impact the learning outcomes and increases attendance in the schools.The main objective of the STEM learning lab is to improve learning outcomes. When we refer to learning outcomes, it implies a change in the learning behavior of children by creating a space that is designed in a way that it can engage many people at a time - education fellows (teachers), students, parents, and volunteers.Our STEM education project is designed with the goal of building ‘thinking skills’ that equip children with the ability to learn and adapt quickly. Its objective is to build curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds and develop skills like Design Mind Set, Computational Thinking, Adaptive Learning, Physical Computing, etc.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/226ef874-56fe-4b69-bee1-e96dd3ff30fc.webp" style="display:inline;float:right;margin:0px 0px 1em 1em" width="303" />STEM Learning Lab contains Science and Math models. As the models are plug &amp; play, students can understand the concepts by observing and experimenting with them, thus igniting curiosity and resulting in engagement. The models are mapped with the syllabus of the state, CBSE, ICSE, and all state boards. This Develops; critical thinking abilities, ignites Creativity &amp; Exploration, Teaching easily grasped, Increases Participation &amp; Engagement, Promotes peer-to-peer independent learning, and Reduces time &amp; efforts to teach math &amp; science by 50 – 50%. 
 <blockquote>Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I Learn.</blockquote><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/8d966bf5-bbbc-44ef-90de-a94c13ae0f25.webp" style="display:inline;float:right;margin:0px 0px 1em 1em" width="329" />STEM Learning Lab contains 40 Science and Math models. As the models are plug &amp; play, students can understand the concepts by observing and experimenting with them, thus igniting curiosity and resulting in engagement. The models are mapped with the syllabus of the state, CBSE, ICSE, and all state boards. This Develops:<ol><li>Critical thinking abilities </li><li>Ignites Creativity &amp; Exploration, </li><li>Teaching is easily grasped, </li><li>Increases Participation &amp; Engagement, </li><li>Promotes peer-to-peer independent learning, and </li><li>Reduces time &amp; efforts to teach math &amp; science by 50 – 50%.</li></ol><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/3a5f03e9-de4f-44e3-bb35-21cb85cbf6c4.jpg" style="display:inline;float:right;margin:0px 0px 1em 1em" width="324" /> Objectives of STEM Learning Lab:<ol><li>Empower students &amp; teachers with STEM LEARNING LAB exhibits </li><li>Develop Scientific Temperament among students – Aptitude developed, Eradicate fear of Science &amp; Math, Easy &amp; Fun learning Science &amp; Math </li><li>Provide qualitative education for underprivileged students.</li><li>Enhance &amp; develop essential skills among students &amp; teachers.</li><li>Increased Attendance in Schools </li></ol>UN SDGs (Sustainable Developmental Goals) Covered« Goal 4: Quality in Education« Goal 5: Gender Equality« Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

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Poor women, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, struggle to get a clean piece of cloth to manage their period every month. There is a lack of awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. Living in a culture of shame and silence, they end up using poor substitutes like rags and ash, or worse they use NOTHING.This aggravates their day-to-day misery around this basic need.  
 ISCI Foundation, through its menstrual health &amp; hygiene awareness program, is installing Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines in the girl schools around Gwalior. We have undertaken a lot of menstrual awareness camps in backward areas with the best gynecologists to promote menstrual health and have provided free sanitary pads to women and girls.We provide high-quality, properly sanitized sanitary pads to the girls from these schools and to women and girls of the backward areas. When you donate to this program, you help women and girls in underprivileged communities get access to sanitary pads to manage their periods. 
 Rani is not afraid of her period anymore**When Rani got her period, no one including her mother spoke to her about it. She didn't know how to manage her bleeding.** Through a friend, she learned that she had to use a cloth to absorb the blood. Not knowing how to get a cloth, she ended up using pillow covers and bed sheets. This angered her mother and she got beaten up for wasting money.She came to know of sanitary pads through a classmate. When she asked her for a few, she was snubbed saying they were expensive and could not be given away for free.Rani started falling sick with the fear of getting her period. With no access to sanitary products, she resorted to praying to God to stop her periods forever. Her period, which is a normal bodily function, became an unbearable trauma for Rani.It was during this time that ISCI Foundation came in with the 'Menstrual Hygiene Program' initiative for her school. She got her 'Free Sanitary Pad' kit which came with sanitary pads and a menstrual hygiene awareness brochure. This kit changed her life and gave her the freedom to live like a normal adolescent child. She doesn't dread her period anymore and knows how to manage it.Women in India's rural areas are struggling with the basic needs of life. A sanitary napkin is the last thing on the minds of most.This simple piece of cloth saves many women from incidents of helplessness and indignity. It is a solution that is practical, and easy to use.Your monthly donation will help more girls and women like Rani get access to Free Sanitary Pad kits. Give now and help women grow out of the culture of shame.

Help Poor Girls Get Access to Sanitary Pads

<ul><li>There are a lot of people whose livelihood is affected by the COVID19 pandemic. A lot of people have lost their jobs, especially from the weaker sections of society such as housemaids, house servants, construction workers, etc. These people mostly reside in slums and now they have not enough money left to even get the meals for their family.</li><li>We have interacted with those families and their kids. They need help in getting jobs and until they have their jobs, they have to sleep hungry. We at ISCI Foundation have decided to provide meals to those families so that they can at least survive through these tough times of pandemics.</li></ul> 
 To help these families survive through these tough times, we have decided to provide them cooked food and some ration for those families. 
 This food donation drive is providing support to the families affected by COVID19. Those people are getting motivated again to find new jobs and this drive is helping them to adjust to the current situation.