"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.

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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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Non-Violence Peace Foundation (NPF) is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's movement and his 150th Birthday because Mahatma Gandhi always used to say “Non-Violence is a mean to achieve peace”Vision: Establish a Peaceful and Non-Violent society with values of humanity on the line of SDG principles and elements People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership.Mission:To promote the culture of Peace &amp; Non-Violence around the world through action-based education, Culture Exchange, and Partnership.Objectives:<ul><li>Training to the young generation in Leadership and Democracy.</li><li>Establishment of City for Peace and Non-Violence.</li><li>Promotion and Implementation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.</li><li>Establishment of Peace School, College and University based on Peace, Non-Violence, Nature and Agriculture.</li><li>Raise fund for Non-Violence &amp; Peace related project and activities, provide grants to like- minded organization.</li><li>Provide support to individual as scholarship, fellowship and grants under NP Finance.</li><li>Organize Film Festival, produce films, documentary etc on Non-Violence &amp; Peace Films.</li></ul>

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The concerns of senior citizens in India are many and varied. They may be worried about their health, their finances, their safety, or their ability to continue living independently. They may also be concerned about the future of their children and grandchildren, and the state of the world in general. Whatever the concern, it is important to remember that senior citizens are a valuable part of our society, and they deserve our support. 
 We are providing Meals, Health Care facilities and a platform to express themselves. We are committed to providing support to senior citizens, particularly women. The organization offers a range of services to its members, such as medical assistance, financial support and social activities. Abhinav Shanti Sewa Sadan is a unit of the Non-Violence Foundation with the aim of helping seniors lead dignified and independent lives.Abhinav Shanti Sewa Sadan does support senior citizens in India. It highlights the various services that the organization offers, and explains how these help seniors live dignified and independent lives. the importance of supporting senior citizens, particularly women, who often face discrimination and insecurity in their later years. 
 Abhinav Shanti Sewa Sadan is an excellent way to engage with our senior citizens and learn about their needs and wants. It is also a platform to share your own experiences or connect with others who might have similar interests. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their stories and connecting with others.

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It is a well-known fact that children from underprivileged backgrounds are at a disadvantage when it comes to education and other opportunities in life. However, what is lesser known is the psychological impact that this can have on these children. Studies have shown that children from underprivileged backgrounds are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than their counterparts from more privileged families. This is because they often feel like they are not good enough and that they will never be able to catch up with their peers. Furthermore, these children are also more likely to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, as they grow older. This is because they often feel like they have nothing to lose and that their future is already decided for them. In today's world, children from underprivileged backgrounds are at a severe disadvantage. They are often malnourished, Lack proper healthcare and education.  Therefore, it is essential that we provide these children with the support and resources they need to succeed in life. 
 One way to help bridge the gap for these children is through yoga and value education. Yoga has been shown to be beneficial for both physical and mental health, and can help children cope with stress and anxiety. Value education can also teach children important life skills such as time management, critical thinking, and communication. While it is not a cure-all, offering yoga and value education to underprivileged children can help level the playing field and give them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. It is essential that we provide underprivileged children with the same opportunities as other children. We must give them the tools they need to succeed in life. Otherwise, they will continue to be at a disadvantage, and their potential will go to waste. We are identifying the student of 100 of BSW/MSW who will be trained and we will prepared them as mentor. These student / youth will run the show in communities with help of local community leaders. They will give one hour mentorship and children will learn yoga , life skills and value education. In evening there will be speech, news reading and revision what all happen whole day. 
 <ul><li>Student will learn management and leadership.</li><li>Will be trained for development sector. Learning work with group , work with children and work with family</li><li>Children will learn yoga</li><li>Children will get peace of mind</li><li>Children will learn time management</li><li>Children will perform well and be focoused.</li></ul>

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