“My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer and it left the entire family devastated. I was told the cost of treatment would run into lakhs. I was barely managing to make ends meet and there was nothing I could do to save Swaroop. But the Nargis Dutt Foundation stepped in and took care of all the expenses. I can’t even imagine the consequences had they not been there for my son,,” says teary-eyed Devendra.The helplessness that Devendra felt is not uncommon among low-income families of cancer patients. There are many who helplessly see their dear ones, including children, lose their life in the most painful manner. Nargis Dutt Foundation has ensured that thousands of families don’t see this fate. It’s been a ray of hope for thousands of cancer patients since its inception over 40 years back. You can help save many more patients with cancer. 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). The cost of each chemotherapy is as much as ₹15,000 and a cancer patient can require between 6 to 12 sessions. The hefty cost for cancer treatment is well beyond the reach for poor families that are barely surviving on two square meals a day. Help Nargis Dutt Foundation provide treatment to poor cancer patients and save them from a slow and painful death.Giving hope to cancer patients“I was just 13 when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. When I saw my mother struggling for life it left a lifelong impact on me. Her condition had deteriorated to such an extent she was almost unrecognisable. I know how it feels like to lose a loved one to cancer and I am not alone in my grief. There are thousands of people struggling to save their family members,” says Priya, daughter of noted actress Nargis Dutt, who lost her life to cancer, and in whose name the NGO has been founded. Priya has made it her life’s mission to save as many cancer patients as she can, but she can not do it alone. Nargis Dutt Foundation needs your support. Your donation can not only save cancer patients but can give life to entire families.Need for the fundraiserCancer is often seen as a death sentence. But doctors say that if detected early and if a patient receives essential treatment, the illness can be defeated and the person can return to their lives. “Treatment of cancer often depends on multiple factors including the type of cancer and the stage in which it is detected. Some patients require surgery while some can be cured with just chemotherapy or immunotherapy. “Whatever may be the need, our nonprofit supports patients till the time they are cancer free. We not only take care of the cost of treatment but even assist patients with nutrition which is vital in the fight against cancer. Moreover, we ensure that family members who are already facing immense hardships get proper accommodation and food during treatment so they don’t suffer any further,” says the NGO leader. With your support, Nargis Dutt Foundation can help patients win the fight against cancer and save their families from grief of losing a loved one.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted fundraising platform, to support Nargis Dutt Foundation in their mission to give life-saving chemotherapy and care to cancer patients who can not afford treatment.

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“The Hummingbird School is my only hope to succeed in life. I feel I am trying to swim out of this place (Majuli) and my school stands as a beacon on the other side of the river. If my school closes down, I feel I will drown in this river. Not just me but every child in villages around here and our families depend on this school”, says Roopjyoti, a bright, young student of Ayang Trust’s The Hummingbird School.Majuli Island, where The Hummingbird School is situated is shrinking rapidly, leaving a majority of its residents struggling to survive. For the children of this impoverished tribal community, education remains the only way out of suffering.Your support to Ayang Trust’s Hummingbird School can ensure that its students can have a future different from their parents who are struggling to get even two meals a day. 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).From IIT Kharagpur to Majuli“When I first visited the remote villages of Majuli I was shocked. The extent of the struggles here was beyond my imagination. These villages had no connectivity to the outside world, no healthcare, no education, there was absolutely nothing”, says Bipin Dhane founder of the school. Bipin, who grew up in the small town of Satara in Maharashtra, faced countless financial hardships. Despite his struggles, Bipin secured admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and then went on to take up a job in Singapore. Owing to his childhood experiences Bipin was always inclined towards helping the less fortunate, and he believed in the transformative power of education. It was in 2016 that Bipin left his lucrative career abroad and moved to Majuli, to provide the children from this inaccessible river island education they were deprived of.“Whatever little money I had saved, I gave it to my parents. I had no money to start the school. It was then that villagers came together to build bamboo huts. Each family donated bamboo, wood, and whatever little they could. It was the parents of our students who erected huts for the school to start”, shares Bipin while talking about the inception of The Hummingbird School in 2017.Help Bipin save underprivileged children of Majuli Island from generational poverty and give them a chance to succeed. Donate now.Donate to save future generations“People of the island value education greatly because they know that their children have no future without it. Parents have vested their faith in The Humming Bird School because they don't want their children to suffer the way they have been”, says Bipin. Bipin says, “Today we have over 280 students in our school and about 90 children live in our hostel. Many of these children are orphaned and have no means of survival. I urge each one of you to come forward and donate to us so we can help hundreds of children escape from the cycle of poverty.”Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help children of Majuli Island get an education and break the cycle of poverty.

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Time stood still for 12-year-old Shrikant when he got the news that his father, a debt-ridden farmer from Beed, had taken his own life. Shrikant’s village was one of the worst hit areas during devastating drought in 2015 and his mother, a daily wage labourer, was finding it hard to feed the family of three. The family was penniless and could not feed itself, and debtors were knocking on the doors. Had it not been for Ashok Deshmane and Snehwan, Shrikant would have slipped into the bottomless pit of child labour.Deshmane needs your help to rescue the children of drought-hit farmers taking their own lives. Donate now.Deshmane, who has faced the perils of farmer distress firsthand, has made it his life’s mission to come to the aid of children affected by farmer suicides. He left a successful career in IT and founded Snehwan to provide food, shelter, and education to orphans of farmer suicides. There has been a steep rise in farmer suicides following Covid-19 and fresh droughts in Maharashtra. The number of kids that are in dire need of support is growing almost every day.Snehwan is building its second shelter home to take in 200 more children and needs your urgent help to complete it. Help orphans of farmer suicides find their feet and fresh hope in life. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/8c3923fc-52f9-4732-9088-0174a4553718.jpg" />Ashok’s missionAshok, son of a farmer himself, braved his way through abject poverty to educate himself and build a career in IT. During a visit to his village in 2015, he was overwhelmed seeing the orphans of farmer suicides starving, and decided to take 18 children into his care.“I just could not remain a mute spectator while children starved in drought-struck villages. I had to do something” says Ashok, and Snehwan was conceived in 2015. Swami Vivekanand Dnyanalay, a ray of hopeAshok says that his responsibility is not merely to provide food and shelter to children but to provide them with holistic development. He aspires to raise them as socially aware, skilled, and responsible citizens of the country who can then carry his work forward.The shelter home which started with 18 kids is now a ray of hope for more than 50 children who call it home. Situated in a village near Pune, the Swami Vivekanand Dnyanalay not only provides food, shelter, and quality education to these kids but gives them a family. Ashok and Archana’s plea“Drought and climate change is worsening and we are in urgent need of funds to extend our efforts and expand the shelter home to bring in 200 more children under our protective wings. We cannot let these kids have a fate similar to their parents”, pray Ashok and Archana. Only you can help Ashok and Archana save the future of these children. Donate generously.

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Katral provides quality education through after-school learning centers, enhancing learning outcomes and bridging educational gaps for underserved children. And We empowers women through livelihood training, equipping them with skills for financial stability and fostering sustainable communities.

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ABOUT US: Shankar, the founder of Katral, grew up witnessing the struggles of children in his village who were forced to leave school due to financial hardship and lack of support. His own family was not spared—his younger brother dropped out in 8th grade, and his sister was married young, cutting short her education. Determined to break this cycle, Shankar began tutoring children through an after-school program by AID INDIA. This experience fueled his passion for education, leading him to work full-time in rural and urban communities in Tamil Nadu, helping young students overcome barriers to learning. It was during this journey that he met Aravind Raj, and Lakshmi, a like-minded changemaker. Together, they founded Katral—a movement dedicated to empowering children with education, skills, and mentorship while also creating opportunities for women through livelihood skills training. By equipping women with sustainable income-generating skills, Katral helps improve family financial stability, ensuring that children can continue their education without interruption. Today, Katral stands as a beacon of hope, proving that with the right support, every child can build a brighter future and break free from the chains of poverty. Our Vision:<ul><li>Ensuring every child has access to quality education and skills to break the cycle of poverty and create sustainable livelihoods, fostering long-term economic stability and opportunity.</li><li>Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities that empower women with economic security, self-reliance, and the ability to support their families' education and well-being.</li></ul> Our Approach: 🌱 Our Approach: Transforming Communities Through Education &amp; Empowerment At Katral, we believe in holistic development—where education, skills, and community-driven initiatives create lasting change. Our approach focuses on providing children and families with the tools to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future. 🏫 1. A Safe &amp; Supportive Learning Space<ul><li>A nurturing after-school center that fosters safety, positivity, and well-being.</li><li>Focused academic support and social-emotional learning to strengthen foundational literacy, numeracy, and emotional resilience.</li></ul> 💡 2. Empowering Young Minds<ul><li>Cultivating social consciousness to inspire responsible and compassionate changemakers.</li><li>Encouraging self-discovery by providing platforms to explore individual talents.</li><li>Implementing skill-based assessments to track progress and personalize learning.</li></ul> 👩‍🏫 3. Strengthening Community Involvement<ul><li>Engaging local tutors from within the community to create meaningful connections with students.</li><li>Providing continuous training and mentorship for tutors to enhance teaching quality.</li><li>Declaring student learning outcomes to elevate confidence and motivation.</li></ul> 🎭 4. Beyond Academics: Nurturing Talent &amp; Growth<ul><li>Uncovering hidden talents through non-academic training sessions in arts, literacy, music, dance and sports.</li><li>Providing exposure &amp; opportunities for children to showcase their skills and talents.</li></ul> 👨‍👩‍👧 5. Strengthening Communities as Partners in Learning<ul><li>Organizing interactive and solution-driven parent-teacher meetings to foster shared responsibility in a child’s growth.</li><li>Creating community-driven learning hubs where parents actively engage in their children's academic and skill-building journey.</li><li>Offering customized livelihood training programs that equip families with income-generating skills, ensuring long-term stability.</li></ul> 🔄 6. Building Self-Sustaining Communities<ul><li>Empowering children and families to lead change within their own communities through education and skill-building.</li><li>Establishing a mentorship cycle where beneficiaries support and uplift the next generation, creating a sustainable ecosystem of learning and growth.</li><li>Strengthening local networks to drive collective action in education, employment, and social development.</li></ul> 🚀 Together, we create thriving communities where every child has the opportunity to learn, inspire and Transform! PROJECTS: 🚀 Our Projects: Transforming Lives, Strengthening Communities At Katral, we believe in education and empowerment as the most powerful tools for change. Our mission is to uplift children, women, and entire communities, ensuring a future of opportunity, dignity, and self-reliance. 🏢 Community Learning Center 📚 Laying Strong Foundations for a Brighter FutureToo many children struggle without basic literacy and numeracy skills, limiting their future opportunities. Our Community Learning Centers provide the essential academic foundation needed to break this cycle, empowering young minds to learn, grow, and thrive. 🔥 What We Do:<ul><li>📚 Foundational Learning – Strengthening literacy and numeracy for grades 3-8.</li><li>❤️ Social-Emotional Development – Building confidence, resilience, and leadership.</li><li>🎭 Holistic Growth – Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression.</li><li>🌟 Talent Discovery &amp; Skill Development – Identifying children's hidden talents and creating opportunities to showcase their skills.</li><li>👩‍🏫 Community-Based Tutors – Recruiting local educators to teach and mentor children.</li><li>🏡 Community-Centered Approach – Conducting need analysis surveys to tailor programs.</li><li>👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Involvement – Engaging families in their children’s learning journey.</li></ul> ✨ Impact: ✅ Improved academic performance and school retention.✅ Confident, skilled learners ready to shape their future.✅ Empowered communities that support lifelong learning.📍 Locations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu 👩‍🎓 Women Empowerment 💪 Strengthening Women, Strengthening Communities When women are economically independent, families and communities thrive. Our Women Empowerment program provides the skills, resources, and support women need to achieve financial stability and self-reliance. 🔥 How We Empower Women:<ul><li>✂️ Livelihood &amp; Skill Training – Courses in tailoring, handicrafts, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.</li><li>💰 Financial Literacy &amp; Business Development – Teaching budgeting, savings, and business skills.</li><li>👩‍💼 Leadership &amp; Advocacy – Encouraging women to take leadership roles and drive social change.</li><li>🤝 Support Networks &amp; Mentorship – Connecting women with peer groups and role models.</li></ul> ✨ Impact: ✅ Financially independent women who uplift their families.✅ Better education, healthcare, and opportunities for children.✅ Self-sustaining communities led by empowered women.📍 Locations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu🚀 At Katral, we don’t just educate, we EMPOWER. We don’t just support, we TRANSFORM.🎯 Join us in creating a world where every child learns, every woman thrives, and every community flourishes.

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