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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“The abusers insert a candle or fingers in the vagina of children torture them. If the children don’t relent even then, the abusers 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 the Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), while talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas. In over three decades, the team of SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas in Delhi, such as GB Road, and many from clutches of sex trafficking. While Lalitha has also helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex work, the SPID is focused on rescuing children and giving them a better life.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and need a loving home. SPID needs your support to carry on the mission, to move out of the small shelters that are subject to arbitrary rental increases or landlords’ whims, to permanent locations where she can rescue more children and give them all the love they deserve. Your support will give these children the care and upbringing they need. 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).“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 Lalitha. 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 to this fundraiser for permanent premises through Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform. Help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse. Donate 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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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 Ahilyanagar, 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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Our mission is to offer a safe space for children and youth by promoting mental well-being through creative engagement. We strive to foster resilience, inspire self-expression, and create a supportive environment that enables their emotional and psychological growth.

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For the past eight years, My Perch has worked with children and youth and provided a nurturing and safe environment where kids can dive into music, dance, and theatre, offering them a sanctuary for learning, creativity, and self-expression. My Perch takes a preventive approach to youth development rather than a reactive one. Spaces for self-expression can play a crucial role in offering young people creative outlets to navigate the complex challenges on their path. Being mindful of the significant hurdles they face on the path to a safe and healthy adulthood. We use the power of art, creativity, and expression as therapeutic tools for mental health improvement, and provide a safe and supportive environment for youth to internalize and articulate their emotion My Perch has made a profound impact on the lives of numerous children, witnessing revolutionary outcomes. Many of our program alumni have since blossomed into accomplished artists, pursuing careers as full-time musicians, artists, and chefs. My Perch proudly owns its own community band and an art and craft shop, both thriving under the management and ownership of our talented former participants.

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Children growing up in slums experience a rough childhood. High responsibility and neglect all contribute to undermining the self-esteem and dignity of children, which is detrimental to their full social and cognitive development. There is a lot of data available on why children run away from their houses or drop out of school, revealing many reasons for doing so. Some reasons are simple, and some are complex. Above all, our educational institutions are no longer able to fulfil the responsibility of helping the young understand life fully. The outmoded curriculum, the burden of several subjects, and poor teaching demotivate the young, and they feel restless. It is also an age of impulsivity and vulnerability, impacted by peer groups and media, resulting in shifts in perception and practice, and defined by decision-making. And all of this contributes to the risk of getting into harmful habits that are spreading among the youth; the data is rather high and growing by the day. Young people are in danger of getting involved in drugs, petty criminality, and self-harm. The biggest reason for engaging in negative behaviours is that young people have so much potential that if they utilize it constructively, they can lead India on a path of continual improvement, but if they use it destructively, they may destroy their own and others' lives. 
 Through our project "Rhythm," we promote music learning in the slums of Noida. The project is not only focused on their skill development, but the social and personal well-being of all participants is as important as their musical learning.Our music program will consist of three key aspects: 1) Learning Music: Adolescents at My Perch will receive formal advanced music lessons. Vocal, guitar, drumming, and music composition classes will be offered. We will connect with and collaborate with music schools and universities for these classes so participants can pursue and earn certificates and degrees in music. Along with this, there be workshops on personal growth and development.2) Community awareness and music workshops: As a community organization, we would like to offer free workshops in the communities. The purpose of these workshops will be to introduce music to more children, use music's therapeutic qualities to help people in the community de-stress and build relationships and bonds with the community through music.3) Public performances: Public performances are a crucial part of the project. There will be two kinds of public performances: music gatherings, in which we will invite people from the community, local artists, and our children with the idea of learning and creating something together, and promoting music learning by providing a platform to the people of the community who are working in different capacities but have a passion for music. Music gatherings will be small events, mostly at the community level. And the other is a big event at the end of the project, where we are planning to showcase children's learning and progress by organizing a music event. Children will learn how to present themselves and keep the audience engaged. Having to present themselves well on stage, will help boost their self-esteem and confidence as they refine their performance skills. 
 We use music as a tool to encourage self-expression and creativity. Creative engagement will help increase their confidence, social identity, sense of purpose, and empowerment opportunities. We will use the power of music to bring people together and to nurture both individual and collective identity. Project Rhythm will help participants.1. Build confidence and self-esteem- They will gain confidence by playing at a public event.2. Sense of purpose and Identity development -Identifying as musicians and vocalists will give them a sense of purpose.3. Skill development and financial independence- They can earn and support themselves by teaching music and performing in public.4. Encourage self-expression and emotion regulation- Our learning approaches will not only emphasize outward learning but will also emphasize internal learning. Knowing one's emotions and feelings, and using music as a form of therapy to process and learn about oneself.5. Connecting with others: forming social bonds and communities-Singing with others, playing instruments in a group — the richness of shared musical experiences

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