"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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“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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Jagriti is a non-profit with the objective of building an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Tier 2 &amp; 3 districts of India. It started as a skill training institute in Eastern UP in 2001, impacting 65,000 beneficiaries in the region so far. In 2008, it started an initiative called Jagriti Yatra – a 15-day national entrepreneurship train journey program – which has impacted 5,500+ youth so far; 28% of them turning into entrepreneurs. Since 2018, it is simultaneously focusing on Eastern Uttar Pradesh to build an ecosystem to support micro-enterprises, livelihood programs, and SMEs. It has implemented a digital literacy training program, called Internet Saathi supported by Tata Trusts and Google, for 1.7 million rural women across 7 districts, 10000+ villages, and supported 7 micros/small enterprises that have collectively generated 500 jobs in the geography.

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Today's Challenge Problem Statement: Bridging the Entrepreneurial DivideIn India, the vibrant startup culture is predominantly concentrated in top-tier cities like Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, which collectively have a population of around 110 million. These cities attract a significant share of resources—funding, mentorship, and market access—despite the fact that the challenges they address often affect only a fraction of our population.In stark contrast, tier 2 and 3 cities, home to approximately 1.23 billion people—akin to the population of Sub-Saharan Africa—struggle to access these crucial resources. Entrepreneurs in these regions are often left without the support they need due to the absence of local ecosystems and infrastructure. Yet, these entrepreneurs are solving critical problems for their communities, tackling issues that are deeply relevant to the vast majority of our population.According to data from 2019, top three cities alone accounted for about 85% of all funding deals in India. Out of the approximately 50,000 startups across the country, only 20% are based in tier 2 and 3 cities (Source: Datalabs by Inc42). This disparity forces many entrepreneurs to migrate to major cities to establish their businesses, leading to a depletion of local job opportunities and leaving many pressing social issues in smaller cities unresolved.This uneven distribution of entrepreneurial resources not only hinders the economic and social development of tier 2 and 3 cities but also results in unbalanced growth across the country. We need to address this imbalance to foster inclusive growth and empower the innovators who are driving change in our underserved regions.This version sets the stage for a crowdfunding campaign by clearly outlining the disparity in resources, the impact on local economies, and the need for a more balanced approach to supporting entrepreneurs.Why Jagriti Yatra is Crucial: Empowering Change-Makers Across India1. Transformative Journey: Jagriti Yatra is not just a 15-day train journey—it's a transformative experience that takes 500 aspiring entrepreneurs on a nationwide expedition. This journey immerses them in the heart of India’s diverse and underserved regions, where they gain firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities within their communities.2. Fostering Innovation: Our program ignites innovation by connecting Yatris with successful social enterprises, industry leaders, and grassroots organizations. By exposing them to real-world solutions and inspiring role models, we empower participants to develop innovative approaches to local problems, driving sustainable change in their own communities.3. Building Local Ecosystems: Jagriti Yatra addresses the critical gap in resources for tier 2 and 3 cities. By focusing on these underserved areas, we help build local ecosystems that support entrepreneurship. Our initiative provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to entrepreneurs who are often left behind in traditional startup support systems.4. Empowering Communities: Our Yatris are not just learning; they are also contributing. They work on projects and initiatives that tackle pressing social issues, from healthcare to education and sustainability. This hands-on approach ensures that the impact of Jagriti Yatra extends beyond the journey itself, fostering long-term development and empowerment in local communities.5. Driving Inclusive Growth: Jagriti Yatra’s focus on tier 2 and 3 cities aligns with our vision of inclusive growth. By supporting entrepreneurs in these regions, we aim to balance the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring that innovation and development reach all corners of India. Our program helps bridge the gap between top-tier cities and smaller towns, promoting equitable growth and national development.6. Creating Future Leaders: Our alumni are a testament to the program’s success. They go on to become influential leaders and changemakers, driving social and economic impact across various sectors. By supporting Jagriti Yatra, you are investing in the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of India.Jagriti Yatra (JY) seeks to bring the physical geography and the real soul of India closer to its people by exploring Bharat (Middle India). It seeks to build a class of leaders (Yatris) from the real India who will power its progress.The objective of Jagriti Yatra 2024I. To expose Yatris to • Models of social, and business enterprises across India• Opportunities &amp; challenges of setting up an enterprise in middle India• The idea of building India through enterprise II. To enhance personal skills:• Teamwork • Leadership • Analysis • Problem-solving • Self-awareness • Communication III. To familiarise Yatris with the process of setting up an enterpriseProgram datesThe program starts from November 16th 2024 and closes on 1st December 2024Program DesignVisits to Inspiring Social and Business Entrepreneurs: Participants will interact with and learn from leading entrepreneurs across India.Panel Discussions: Key topics in agriculture, healthcare, education, and other sectors will be explored through panel discussions featuring eminent speakers and experts.Business Plan Competition: A competition held on the train, where participants receive guidance from traveling mentors and experts, culminating in a pitch before a jury.Peer-to-Peer Activities: Case studies and other interactive activities that encourage collaborative learning among participants.Awards / Achievements<ul><li>Selected as one of the winners of the Asian Voice of Charity Awards powered by Charity Clarity in UK (<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indias-jagriti-yatra-wins-charity-award-in-uk/article23934126.ece" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indias-jagriti-yatra-wins-charity-award-in-uk/article23934126.ece</a>)</li><li>Felicitation by the Hon’ble President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 10th edition of the Yatra (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y5p5AgUu7Y" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y5p5AgUu7Y</a>)</li><li>Representation at forums like TEDx by the founder and the CEO of the organization (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD6BhGWakzE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD6BhGWakzE</a>)</li><li>Selection by International Foundations like The Asia Foundation and International Visitor Leadership Program, US Consulate to talk about the program</li><li>Partnered with Government of India for Successful completion of Jagriti G20 Startup20 Yatra </li></ul>

Jagriti Yatra - 2024

The second wave of the COVID has hit the country badly. The healthcare infrastructure is crumbling under the increasing number of active cases and fatalities. The crisis has gone beyond the metro cities of India, and reached rural India, which are not equipped to handle a crisis of such mammoth severity. The main issues in rural India are that of awareness and education among the masses on preventive measures; lack of initial medical consultation support and adequate medical supply; and finally hesitancy among the local population to vaccinate themselves owing to the prevalent myths. And while the current crisis stands tall, the issue is also to build a long-term health infrastructure in rural India to meet the future problems, including the third wave of COVID. 
 Jagriti has designed following four strands to address the COVID crisis in Deoria and Kushinagar districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. During the first wave of COVID as well we focused on providing ration relief to the migrant workers across these two districts.Strand 1: Aarogya Saathi·       Activate our channel of 60 digitally trained women and equip them with necessary knowledge and resources on COVID appropriate behaviours (CAB)·       Build awareness in the local communities using communication channels like Whatsapp and by making callsStrand 2: Rahat Vitran·       Distribute wellness and sanitation kit consisting of OTC Medicines, Immunity booster, mask, and sanitizers among 4000 families·       Supply 100 oxymeters in the needed families through our on-ground volunteersStrand 3: DigiSwasthya·       Create a telemedicine service program by setting up centres in the two districts·       Set up a helpdesk for local people to call and get first line of support·       Offer teleconsultation with our national network of doctor volunteers·       Support with medicine supplyStrand 4: Vaccine Registration·       Create messages to dispel the myths about vaccine and encourage people to register·       Deploy Aarogya Saathis to spread information on the vaccine·       Work with the local administration to facilitate smooth registration vaccine portals like CoWin 
 We will be covering five blocks of Deoria and Kushinagar districts. We are targeting 20,000 (4000 Families)  The intended impact is:·       Creating awareness about and emphasizing the need for people to continue to follow COVID Appropriate Behaviors (CAB) including wearing masks even aftervaccination·       Issuing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Home Care Services·       Alleviating social stigma and discrimination against COVID-19 patients and their families through large scale and targeted communication strategies.·       Supporting the State Governments and District Administration in filling the gaps in the routine delivery of public health services.·       Coverage of approximately 2600 Gram Panchayats using 60 Aarogya Saathis and 10 Project Coordinators and distributing wellness kits to 4000 families·       Providing medical teleconsultation to the needy families·       Cover 2.6 Lakhs+ people for vaccine registration

COVID RAHAT VITARAN

Situation AssessmentThe COVID crisis has led to nationwide distress due to immediate challenges with the delivery of healthcare services, and due to the loss of jobs and livelihoods of vulnerable communities, especially returning migrant laborers, impacting their dependent families.In the context of eastern Uttar Pradesh, where Jagriti is working, the distress is pronounced because of high influx of the migrant labourers, who have lost their jobs in other states. Their dependent family members, especially women, who were employed with local informal enterprises, are also losing their livelihoods because of the slow collapse of these enterprises.The local district administration so far is focused on providing immediate relief in the form of food and ration to the vulnerable communities, and ensuring lockdown and social distancing is followed. The Govt has announced to transfer INR 1000-5000 to construction workers, and additionally, the State Govt is supporting the informal sector laborers with INR 1000. Beneficiaries Identification Target – 2000 families impacted by COVID Approach: 1. Jagriti is creating a list of 50 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the Deoria district where Jagriti has a strong connection with the Gram Pradhan.2. Within these 50 GPs, the target is to identify 40-50 families that are adversely impacted by the COVID crisis. The families of migrant workers and daily wage workers will be given preference.3. Jagriti has already been distributing ration/food kits among the needy families (around 170 families covered). We will include these families under this program. 
 Response Action (Healthcare &amp; Food) – 1.     Distribution of ration / hygiene kits for 15 days, which includes 6 masks, 5 hand soaps, 2 kg potato, 2 kg onion, 5 kg flour, 5 kg rice, 1 kg dal, 1-litre mustard oil, 1 kg sugar, and spices<ul><li>   Direct distribution of the kits through our volunteers</li><li> Ensuring that the families get the kits from the Gram Pradhaan as per the direction of the Government. Currently the families are getting the ration kit for 1 month</li></ul>2.     Supporting the families with the documentation and opening of bank accounts so that they received these benefits3.     Ensuring Govt entitlements reach to the 2000 families<ul><li> Current packages for COVID like financial aid to the construction workers, food grains, etc.</li><li> Other schemes for BPL families like Ujjawala</li><li> Schemes for Women like Jan DhanYojna, Credit to Self-Help groups</li><li>Fund release for pending wages under MGNREGA</li><li>Benefits to farmers under PM KisanYojna</li></ul>4.     Creating a database of migrant workers so as to support those who decide to stay back with different livelihood options<ul><li>  Mapping the migrant workers geographically</li><li> Listing down livelihood opportunities and relevant government schemes</li><li> Bringing other stakeholders on board like NBFCs, Banks, etc.</li><li>  Support to the livelihood enterprises in form of market and mentorship</li></ul> 
 We will be able to reach out 2000 Families affected by COVID

Supporting 2000 Vulnerable families with COVID relief.

Purpose and Employment are the two biggest challenge of T2 or T3 districtsCovid has impacted the economy of the country and there is need to relook at education,skilling,health with specific focus on women as enablersEntrepreneurship has become the urgent need of the day due to Social and Economic fall out post COVID Crisis.<ul><li>An expected drop of 10 - 15 % in National GDP can push millions into poverty, mostly in small towns and districts </li><li>Need for self employment as migrants have also gone back to their regions – particularly in the north and east over 10 million workers, 30% expected to stay back.</li><li>More investment required to trigger innovation in Health,Digital, local urbanization and to promote enterprise related to handicrafts, apparel vocal for local</li><li>Focus on agriculture, agro-processing and MSME which together support over 60% of country’s employment</li><li>Particular focus on women led development relevant for the T2 and T3 districts including apparel and handicrafts and empowering through mentorship and market support.</li></ul> Our Aim is to mobilize the middle of India Diamond whom we consider as Citizen Builders from Voter and Consumer to Builder from Enablement ( Charity Driven) to Enterprise Creation 
 Jagriti aims to inspire Young Indians living in the Middle of the Indian Demographic Diamond to lead development by taking to  enterprise, creating a national movement of “Building India  through Enterprise”. Jagriti has a three-pillar approach to building entrepreneurship ecosystems in Tier 2/3 districts. Initiatives<ol><li>Jagriti Yatra - A 13-year old 15-day, 8000-km entrepreneurship train journey program, Jagriti Yatra, has created a community of 5700+ youth across India, 28% of them turning into entrepreneurs.</li><li>Jagriti Ambassador for District Entrepreneurship (JADE) – A district-level outreach program to promote entrepreneurship through interventions like business-plan competition, workshops and seminars. 100+ districts have been targeted through this program.</li><li>Jagriti Enterprise Centre  - A regional incubation program to support local entrepreneurs through mentorship, market access and funds. Currently the focus is on Deoria and nearby districts. Recently we have been awarded the Atal Innovation Community center project for Uttar Pradesh. The objective of this program to create and support 200 regional entrepreneurs in next 5 years.</li></ol> 
 510 participants (Yatris) irrespective of demography will join together to understand middle Indiain in this experiential learning where they will get an opportunity to meet the real life renowned delegates and business models in the field of entrepreneurship and venture on their insights and thought process gained through the experience.This unique entrepreneurial journey experience impacts the various attributes of personality and social behaviours of the participants resulting in a immediate and significantchange in the mindsets of the yatris. This inclination towards self and social empowerment, the process of achievement of their goals and the development plans are directed towards the vision of nation building.The desire outcomes of the program isKnowledge<ul><li>Role model</li><li>Nation Building Commitment</li><li>Message spread</li></ul>Skill<ul><li>Business skills</li><li>(Social) Entrepreneurial attitude</li><li>Behaviour change</li></ul>Connection<ul><li>Network of entrepreneurs</li><li>Impact demultiplication</li><li>Teaming and mentoring</li></ul>