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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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“We received a distress call saying that a blind girl is being held captive by a woman and is being forced to beg. Our volunteers were able to rescue that girl and bring her to the Blind Welfare Society home for girls. We cared for her and educated her. Today that girl is a senior government official”, says Asha Bhola, President, Blind Welfare Society (BWS) as she recalls how her organisation has been able to transform lives.BWS has been a ray of hope for 40 such blind girls, many of whom have been abandoned by their families owing to their visual impairment. Sadly, the care, shelter and education for blind girls come at a cost, and BWS is unable to keep its work going. Your donations can help shine the light of education upon 40 blind girls and change their lives forever. 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). Neglect, Abandonment and StigmaIn various parts of the country, a blind girl is often seen as a curse and a burden for no fault of theirs. According to the nonprofit office bearer, “Many parents neglect their blind daughters and at times even sell them off for begging, etc. Even if the girl is from a well-to-do family, they feel providing education and care to a blind girl is a waste of money”. “What is the fault of an innocent child?”, she asks.Education, the only hope “These girls have no future without education. If they don’t receive education, they will remain uncared for. They will continue to be ignored by not just their families but even by society at large. Whatever I am today is only because of the education I received. But sadly, every blind girl is not as fortunate. Most visually impaired girls are deprived of any care and even something as basic as education thus leading to a life of darkness”, Asha adds. You can be the light in the lives of these 40 blind girls who have not seen anything but darkness. Help support their education and be a catalyst for change in their lives. Donate nowPlease donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help women facing domestic violence break the endless cycle of abuse and give them safe shelter.

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We have been working with the children of Pyarabagan, the second largest slum in Kolkata since 2011. We currently run "Icchedanar Pathshala" which is an inclusive bridge school for child labourers. We have children both with and without disabilities attend the classes.One of the only schools in Kolkata running even during the pandemic got badly hit financially with Covid second and third wave. We follow a worksheet-based curriculum which has been designed specially for these children to provide them with alternative education. Around 100 child labourers are currently registered at Icchedanar Pathshala where regular classes are held on mainstream subjects like English and maths along with classes on social sciences like psychology and sociology. Separate files are maintained for each student and periodic evaluation is done to track their improvement. "Icchedanar Pathshala" has also been recognised as an 'Unified Champion School' by Special Olympics Bharat. 

Education

Our most recent venture is a healthcare unit in Bolpur, in Birbhum district of West Bengal, by the name 'CWF Labs: Transdisciplinary healthcare and research'. This is the first transdisciplinary research lab in Eastern India. We aim to provide low cost healthcare facilities to the tribal population in and around Bolpur, with special focus on women and children. Our focus will be on various aspects affecting physical and mental health, like genetics, pain, ethnography and the likes. We aim to create an individualised health profile for each individual, which will be the first of its kind in Eastern India. 

Healthcare

 CWF launched the concept of Unified Theatre, in collaboration with Special Olympics, Bharat, West Bengal for the first time in India in 2021, which was a pilot project of 9 months. In Unified Theatre, individuals with and without disabilities perform theatre together. Unified theatre is also  practised  in other countries.. Unified Theatre dissolves typical societal barriers like gender, caste and ability. This project helped adolescents with and without disabilities (both intellectual and physical) achieve psychosocial empowerment with increase in the overall inclusivity index. We also organise sessions of Unified Yoga, where children with and without disabilities do yoga together.

Differently Abled

Since its inception CWF has initiated critical initiatives resulting in several structural and policy level changes in Para sports in the country and in the state which includes first broadcasting of Paralympics in India during Rio 2016, first wheelchair tri-nation cup in Eastern India, establishment of blind football in Bengal and introduction of multiple disability football first time in the country. Interestingly CWF also took on board Mad Men which is the only sports pub in the country directly supporting Paralympics for last 3 years. 

Sports

Poddar Park Civilian Welfare Foundation primarily started working with healthcare among the transgender population. We conducted research on discrimination of the Transgender population in healthcare setups. We also carried out a project in collaboration with United Nations Global Youth Empowerment which involved mentoring 20 Healthcare Professionals. We also shot India's first documentary on access to basic healthcare by the transgender community named 'Beyond Pink and Blue'.In February 2022, we opened a healthcare unit at Bolpur named 'CWFLabs: Transdisciplinary Healthcare and Research' at Bolpur, Birbhum. With more than 900 primary beneficiaries, this is India's first transdisciplinary research lab. Our main focus is primarily on tribal basic healthcare with a special focus on women and child health. The unit asserts reimagining healthcare with an intersectional approach with emphasis on low-cost diagnosis and holistic health profile of the rural population. We conduct regular health camps at villages in and around Bolpur. The results and reports from these health camps are used to understand the prevalence of different disorders in the tribal population and then plan interventions accordingly.Empowering Tribal Women: A Journey Towards Holistic Health The Poddar Park Civilian Welfare Foundation is a non-profit, non-government organisation, which caters to Individuals who can stand up for themselves and prove their mettle as human beings. Founded by a few like-minded enthusiasts, CWF started functioning in May 2011 and finally on 29th of December 2011, we were officially registered under West Bengal Registration Act XXVI of 1961 by the name Poddar Park Civilian Welfare Foundation. The main focus is to integrate different social issues like disability rights, LGBTIQ rights, healthcare and sports, and child rights and adopt an inclusive approach towards equity and equality.EMPOWERING TRIBAL WOMEN: A JOURNEY TOWARDS HOLISTIC HEALTH1. Executive Summary:The project proposal aims to address the holistic health needs of tribal women by implementing a comprehensive intervention program. The program will focus on improving access to healthcare services, promoting health education and awareness, integrating mental health practices, and empowering tribal women to take charge of their well-being. By adopting a holistic approach combined with intervention on both mental and physical health, we aim to enhance the overall health outcomes and quality of life for tribal women and contribute to sustainable development within their communities.Tribal communities often face numerous health challenges due to factors such as limited access to healthcare facilities, socio-economic disparities, cultural barriers, and a lack of health education. In the last one and half years after a survey of more than 500 tribal women in the Birbhum district of West Bengal it was found that chronic pain, anaemia and menstrual problems are predominant. A deeper analysis with psychological scales revealed stress, anxiety and depression. This project recognizes the importance of addressing these multifaceted issues and proposes a holistic health intervention specifically designed for marginalized women.The project involves a total duration of 12 months and the following activities :Screening of 1000 women through physical and mental health consultation and general blood test : 3 monthsIdentifying 300 women with anaemia and related complexities, In-depth Consultation (both physical and mental), Blood test and distribution of 3 monthly health kit (iron and folic acid supplements, vitamin B complex and C tablets, menstrual hygiene support and basic health care guide): 3 monthsBlood test and further screening of 75 women, identifying those with further complexities and referring them to the local specialized health centre followed by necessary medications: 3 months Final evaluation of the health support kit of the screened women through consultation and blood test : 3 monthsTotal Budget: 8,60,000 INR

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Awantika Das

Poddar Park Civilian Welfare Foundation

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

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