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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“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 joy of an elderly seeing their granddaughter’s face for the first time or being able to see sunlight after years of visual impairment is invaluable. Our NGO partner, Nanritam, has given such priceless moments of joy and the gift of sight to thousands of underprivileged seniors who could not afford surgeries. Working in remote villages where it is common for young sons to leave behind their elderly parents in search of livelihood, Nanritam has been a saviour for the visually impaired elderly. Nanritam is in urgent need of funds to be able to provide eye treatment and cataract surgeries to underprivileged elderly in the backward district of Purulia, West Bengal. Donate now to provide life-changing surgeries.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).Giving the elderly gift of sight“The extent of illiteracy and poverty in the villages of Purulia is shocking. These villages are so remote that not even one eye-care institution has ever reached here. Blindness leaves the elderly so helpless that they are even unable to care for themselves and lead normal lives”, says Ranjana Sengupta, Secretary, Nanritam who has been at the forefront of the NGO’s operations. Nanritam is an organisation of several eye doctors who treat patients for free in far-flung areas.Due to limited livelihood opportunities in backward areas, able-bodied persons often migrate to urban areas for better prospects, leaving their elderly parents behind to fend for themselves. Compounding this situation, many seniors grapple with visual impairment caused by cataract, leading to partial or complete blindness. Ranjana emphasises, "The elderly may not be aware that a quick 5-minute cataract surgery has the power to transform their entire lives."Donate to Nanritam now to provide free cataract surgeries to the elderly and change their lives.Why donate to the fundraiser?“We are in urgent need of funds to purchase modern equipment and to cover operating costs to give vision to the elderly who can't even afford basic treatment and medical care. I urge you to support us in this noble mission and help the elderly get their vision back,” says Ranjana.Donate to this fundraiser on Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help underprivileged elderly get their vision back with free cataract surgeries.

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Navya Disha, a registered Public Charitable Trust, has been dedicated to empowering underserved rural and urban-poor communities since 2005. We collaborate closely with the communities we serve, gaining deep insights into their needs. Our approach involves executing impactful programs that address core challenges in education, health and hygiene, water and sanitation, women's empowerment, and climate change. Based in Bengaluru, our operations have extended across the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Our current focus involves channeling institutional energy into fostering self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth in Karnataka. Creating a sustainable ecosystem plays a critical role in promoting entrepreneurship; it involves fostering an environment that provides knowledge, skills, resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Vision: Empower communities by fostering livelihoods, ensuring gender equality, and promoting environmental sustainability.Mission: Work with communities in the areas of water safety, sanitation, education and livelihoods, while enhancing their capacities to lead a quality life. Our Initiatives1.    Yuva Udyami<ul><li>An initiative to nurture self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth in peri-urban and rural areas. </li><li>It focuses on building an ecosystem where young people are empowered and supported to create their own pathways for work and to address aspirations and skills deficit among young people and promote entrepreneurship as a sustainable livelihood option. </li><li>Through entrepreneurship awareness programs and outreach activities we have reached 2219 college and community youth. A cohort of community youth has received a comprehensive entrepreneurship development training and is in the process of launching their micro enterprises. </li></ul> 2.    Sushikshana<ul><li>A comprehensive life skills education program designed for high school students across government, and aided schools to empower children to become lifelong learners, make informed decisions, and realize their potential to lead healthy and productive lives.</li><li>Life skills education imparted to a total of 55,553 children studying in 8th to 10th standards across 465 government and aided schools spanning 12 districts across three states.</li></ul> 3.    3Zero Club<ul><li>An initiative towards achieving the Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus’ vision of creating a world of three zeros — zero net carbon emission, zero wealth concentration for ending poverty, and zero unemployment by unleashing entrepreneurship in all. </li><li>The mission of the initiative is to inspire and empower youth to cultivate, innovate, and take the lead with an entrepreneurial mindset, addressing the most urgent social and environmental challenges of our era. </li><li>201 3Zero clubs have been established and registered, with a membership of 1,005 young individuals across three districts in Karnataka.</li></ul> 4.    Menstrual Health<ul><li>The goal of the program is to bring safe hygiene practices among adolescent girls and create safe spaces to encourage dialogue around menstrual hygiene practices. </li><li>This initiative not only disseminated crucial information but also empowered a significant number of individuals with knowledge and skills to maintain proper menstrual hygiene, fostering self-esteem and confidence among girls and women within the community.</li><li>Through this program 8000+ adolescent girls and ASHA and Anganwadi workers have been trained on menstrual hygiene management.</li></ul>

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India is amidst a humanitarian crisis as it faces a devastating second wave of COVID-19. Some communities are more vulnerable than others and bear a disproportional brunt of the pandemic as they lack basic essential services such as healthcare, food, and social entitlements. Waste workers colonies in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh not only face disruption in livelihoods as recycler operations slow down but also are resource-less and under-prepared to take on the debilitating second wave. These waste-workers colonies need proactive assistance around finances, food and ration, safety and hygiene, and medical awareness!The fundraiser is led by Navya Disha Trust and supported by Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru and Waste Ventures India.Navya Disha is a registered charitable trust that works with communities in the areas of water safety, sanitation, education, and livelihoods by enhancing their capacities to lead a quality life Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru is an impact investment fund committed to fund and support businesses that are solving human problems.About Waste Ventures India is a waste management social enterprise that is moving India's solid waste sector to models that are simultaneously environmentally and financially sustainable 
 This fundraiser aims to provide assistance to waste workers and their families on the following areas:<ol><li>Food and ration kits: Each kit contains rice, wheat flour, pulses, sugar, salt, tea, oil, and basic spices - whole kit costing around INR 1400</li><li>Personal healthcare and safety kit: Each kit covers basic medicines and vitamins, sanitizers, face masks, sanitary products, childcare products, and doctor consultation costs</li><li>Medical awareness: Driving community awareness around at-home care for COVID+ members and overall hygiene of the family</li><li>Vaccination awareness: Aiding process of vaccination for family members through awareness campaigns and assistance through the process</li><li>Medical care and equipment: Facilitating teleconsultations with doctors for early diagnosis and care. Additionally, the provision of basic equipment for oxygen such as cylinders and concentrators can help stabilise severe symptoms until hospital beds are sourced. The funds also aim to cover costs of hospitalisation for severe cases.</li></ol> 
 Through this fundraiser, we want to ensure that we are prepared to safeguard waste workers and their families, through the healthcare and economic crisis that the second wave will create. Our intended impact is below:<ol><li>Families have food and nutritional security through lockdown and community spread phases</li><li>Families that have COVID+ members are able to access doctors and seek on-time medical assistance thereby reducing instances of hospitalization</li><li>Families are able to access oxygen and ventilator equipment that will help in reducing the severity of COVID symptoms</li><li>Families are able to effectively get vaccinated against COVID-19 enabling them to carry on the amazing impact they provide to society through their work with a lower risk of COVID</li></ol>

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