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“During a visit to a nearby village, I found two abandoned babies left to die in a cowshed. Visibly fragile and covered in dirt, the condition of the little ones left me in shock. Moved by the sight, I inquired in the area and was told that these babies were left there by their own family after they were diagnosed with HIV. I immediately brought the babies back home. This was in 2001 and that marked the beginning of a two-decade-long struggle to save abandoned HIV+ children from dying on the streets,” says 70-year-old Mangal Shah, fondly addressed as tai by her 150 adopted grandchildren. Mangaltai founded Palawi with a mission to give abandoned HIV+ children a second chance at life and, more importantly, to right the wrongs that society had done to them. For over two decades, she has rescued hundreds of children off the streets and given them the love they were denied for no fault of theirs. She has given the children life-saving medical care and education while helping them lead normal lives.“It does not cost us money to give them the love they deserve, but the cost of medical care, food, shelter, and education is more than what I can shoulder on my own and I need urgent help,” pleads Mangaltai. Help 70-year-old Mangaltai save the lives of her 150 HIV+ grandchildren. Donate now. Every child deserves a futureHailing from the predominantly rural area of Pandharpur in Maharashtra, Mangaltai faced countless challenges and opposition from people in the area. “I was often told that these children are HIV+ and they are not going to survive long. What is the point of wasting money, time and effort behind them,” recalls Mangaltai. “But I told everyone I am not going to give up on any of these children. Every child deserves love and care. Every child deserves to have a chance at a future,” she adds. Narrating a story about a 5-year-old boy Mangaltai says, “We rescued 5-year-old Pranay (name changed) from a nearby village in 2005. He was severely malnourished, sick and had a gaping wound on his head. Seeing the baby’s condition and the maggot-infested wound, doctors gave him six months to live. But Pranay is now 22 years old, he is financially independent and leading a normal life with dignity. What would have happened if I gave up on him?” Mangaltai has faced severe discrimination all along her journey with Palawi, owing to her work and for standing up for the rights of HIV+ kids. She was driven out of schools when she tried to get admissions for her children. “The discrimination against our children was such that they were not even allowed to set foot in any of the schools in this area. We were left with no choice but to start a school of our own,” says Mangaltai.The healing power of loveAccording to Mangaltai, the love that children of Palawi receive is one of the strongest factors in their recovery and healthy childhood. “We are there for these kids throughout the day. These kids have low immunity and are prone to illness. Which is why we need to be extremely cautious. We need to have regular health check-ups to ensure they are safe and healthy. But all of this comes at a cost. A cost that I alone can not take care of,” Mangaltai says. Help Mangaltai change the lives of hundreds of abandoned HIV+ orphans and give them a loving home, medical care and education, so they too can live fulfilling lives in future. Donate now.

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Palawi

The Palawi under Prabha Hira Pratisthan is an organization in Maharashtra which is considered as one of the hard-hit states in India in terms of prevalence of HIV/AIDS. The Palawi is only such institution in Maharashtra which has focused on providing solutions and system-change for people living with HIV/AIDS Over a period of 18 years Palawi has developed various programs and innovated multiple ideas to target the most-at - risk populations. Creating awareness among different strata of population. And providing a residential care home services for orphan children and people living with HIV/AIDS. It has served as a signboard for HIV positive orphan children in state of Maharashtra. According to The Times of India published an article on April 16, 2019 Maharashtra tops in HIV-related deaths in 2018-19. The state has earned the dubious distinction of recording the highest number of HIV-related deaths (1,509) in the country in 2018-19.  The care-home for HIV positive orphan children at ‘Palawi” caters to all the basic needs of these children - emotional, educational, social and medical needs. As such various activities undertaken at ‘Palawi’ to cater to the needs of the HIV positive children are as follows –1. HIV Care Treatment Home -Palawi is first of its kind in Maharashtra which provides a holistic approach to HIV positive children’s health and well being. Today at Palawi we run a successful residential Care Home for 110 HIV positive orphan children between the age of 1.6 months to 21 years. The children are from Maharastra. They have come to the care home with the reference of local hospitals, NGO’S, childcare institutions and some children were abandoned at the Railway Station or Bus Stand.At present we have a small building at Parandharpur as residential care home for the children. Palawi provides a holistic approach to children’s health and well-being. It provides a safe, caring and stigma free environment for them and helps give them the best possible start in life by providing love, care and support.2. Skill Development -The key to empowerment lies in self-reliance, self-sufficiency through economic development. A higher level of social, legal and political awareness can be achieved by developing economy of marginalized people.At Palawi Vocational Training Program is introduced to enhance the livelihood opportunities of HIV –positive women and elder children. The Vocational Training Program aims to develop entrepreneurial skill among them. The children are trained to make applique-work quilts, environment friendly bags made from discarded saris, door mats, bags, etc. The objective is to create a workforce empowered with improved skills and knowledge in order to gain access to decent employment and become self sustained. 3. Education -Education is an important medium of acquiring skills and knowledge. It brings positive change in human life. In the case of HIV positive children education intrinsically offer hope, as it always has, that individuals and communities may rise above any circumstances. Unfortunately, education, just like health and social support is hardly accessible to the HIV- positive children.We have established our own Educational Unit at Palawi. Since getting a formal education for HIV – Positive kids at any formal school was strenuous due to social stigma attached to it. In 2007 Palawi started ‘Vishwa Kalyan Gyanmandir”. By 2013 the Educational Unit was developed from class 1 -10th. It is a self reliant school. We have a flourishing school with 6 teachers and 4 non-teaching staff. We follow the Maharashtra SSC Board curriculum. . Our institution aims to provide all the contemporary modern educational system.   Curbing the HIV epidemic necessitates broadening the scope of services beyond health, to encompass nutrition, psycho-social support, education, legal, livelihood and social protection. Since 2001 till today there is visible growth in the numbers of HIV –positive children residing in the care home. It started with 2 children in 2001 and continuously grew having 32 children in 2005, 49 in 2010, 68 in 2016 and 110 children in 2019 The care home is designed to provide a comfortable, learned, healthy and happy life to HIV positive children. Since the number of infected children residing in care home has grown over the years, it is a necessity to have better Educational infrastructure and Medical unit in order to have basic comfortable lifeExpansion of Medical and Educational facility at Palawi. It is necessary to focus on all vulnerable population. HIV positive orphan children being one of them, there is no reason why these children are not given proper nutrition, medication, education and good life. We have seen a drastic growth in the number of HIV positive children since 2001 to 2019. These vulnerable children have nowhere else to go – their parents have died and their distant relatives have abandoned them. This number is still on rise and Palawi will continue in its endeavor to provide them the life that they deserve as humans. Let there be no child left without access to education, sanitation, health and all-round social development just because the child is HIV positive.

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PALAWI: A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR 126+ HIV ORPHAN CHILDREN & WOMEN.

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Lend A Hand is an organization focused on helping non-profit organizations. Our organization is fundraising for a cause that is often overlooked due to a lack of awareness. Help us to bring a lasting change in the lives of the underprivileged. To help us create more impact and touch more lives, we need your support and contribution. Please back our fundraiser so that together we can build a better India for all of us.Pledge your support, donate now!About the Beneficiary OrganisationPalawi project under Prabha-Hira Pratishthan was established in 2001 at Pandharpur. It provides a Care Home for orphan children living with HIV. Palawi believes that all children have a fundamental rights to a loving, fun-filled childhood with access to health, education, and a safe and stigma free environment. Palawi has given a lifetime commitment to provide for their educational, nutritional, medical and recreational needs. We also aim at bringing awareness on HIV/AIDS and to sensitize the general population to the prevalence of HIV.Mrs Mangal Shah is the founder and trustee of Palawi. Its been 18 years now since inception of Palawi in 2001 when two girl child were found abandoned in a cow- shed. The deserted infants were HIV positive. Mrs Mangaltai began to provide her love, care and support to such children with open arms. The initial period of her work was no less than any struggle but her strength, hard work and commitment towards orphaned and abandoned HIV positive made Palawi a living example.Mangaltai believes that curbing the HIV epidemic necessitates broadening the scope of services beyond health, to encompass nutrition, psycho-social support, education, legal, livelihood and social protection. Currently, 126 children are living here happily.In this process of bringing in positive changes the lives of HIV positive children, Mangaltai’s daughter Dimple Ghadge, Rajkumar Ghadge (son in law) and her son Ashish Shah have given absolute support in running of the institution.And now Mangal Tai's grandchildren Tejas Dimple Ghadge is joined Palawi after completing Masters in social work.Pledge your support, donate now!

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Palawi project under Prabha-Hira Pratishthan was established in 2001 at Pandharpur. It provides a Care Home for orphan children living with HIV. Palawi believes that all children have a fundamental rights to a loving, fun-filled childhood with access to health, education, and a safe and stigma free environment. Palawi has given a lifetime commitment to provide for their educational, nutritional, medical and recreational needs. We also aim at bringing awareness on HIV/AIDS and to sensitize the general population to the prevalence of HIV.Mrs Mangal Shah is the founder and trustee of Palawi. Its been 18 years now since inception of Palawi in 2001 when two girl child were found abandoned in a cow- shed. The deserted infants were HIV positive. Mrs Mangaltai began to provide her love, care and support to such children with open arms. The initial period of her work was no less than any struggle but her strength, hard work and commitment towards orphaned and abandoned HIV positive made Palawi a living example.Mangaltai believes that curbing the HIV epidemic necessitates broadening the scope of services beyond health, to encompass nutrition, psycho-social support, education, legal, livelihood and social protection. Currently, 126 children are living here happily.In this process of bringing in positive changes the lives of HIV positive children, Mangaltai’s daughter Dimple Ghadge, Rajkumar Ghadge (son in law) and her son Ashish Shah have given absolute support in running of the institution.And now Mangal Tai's grandchildren Tejas Dimple Ghadge is joined Palawi after completing Masters in social work.

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Gargi, a cherished child of Palawi, faced an ordeal that would daunt even the bravest souls. At merely 13 years old, her life was a constant battle against the dual adversaries of illness and HIV. A routine hospital visit unveiled a heart-wrenching diagnosis: a Large Atrial Septal Defect, a condition made all the more perilous by her HIV-positive status. The road ahead was fraught with rejection and hurdles as numerous hospitals hesitated to treat her due to the perceived risks associated with her condition. However, the spirit of PHP, guided by Mangaltai's indomitable will, refused to succumb to despair. The Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai emerged as a beacon of hope, offering Gargi a chance at life through a complex but successful operation. Supported by the generous hearts who contributed through Give and the benevolence of government schemes, Gargi's surgery became a triumph over adversity. Her journey back to Palawi was marked by an air of victory, her bright smile reflecting the immense joy of her friends eagerly awaiting her return. Today, Gargi's life is a vibrant tapestry of school days, friendships, and newfound health. Her academic achievements glow as a symbol of her resilience, while yoga classes breathe new strength into her being. Gargi's story is not just her own but also a mirror reflecting the collective triumph of every child at Palawi. It underscores the transformative impact of medical care, education, and, above all, the healing power of love. As they continue their noble mission to provide a sanctuary for abandoned HIV+ children, your contribution can ignite hope and enable more stories like Gargi's to unfold. Let's join hands to empower Mangaltai in her quest to nurture, heal, and herald a future where every child knows the warmth of love and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Donate now and be part of this life-affirming journey, where every rupee, every gesture of support, brings us closer to a world where no child is left behind, regardless of the battles they face. Together, we can ensure that the flame of hope, care, and healing never dims at Prabha Hira Pratishtan.

Beneficiary story update

The young charges at Palawi have benefited massively from the resources contributed by our generous donors. The children infected with HIV who learn, play, and grow at Palawi's campus enjoy various benefits as a result of the nurture and love they receive. These include -<ul><li>improved test performances and attendance</li><li>increase in health scores</li><li>skill training</li><li>social inclusion</li><li>income generation</li></ul>and other such benefits to holistically contribute to a well-developed and satisfactory life. From entrepreneurial support to its beneficiaries and organizing workshops to promote awareness related to HIV, to social re-integration and job placements; Palawi does everything in its power to ensure that everyone placed under their care is allowed to maximize their potential. But Palawi needs your continued support to stay afloat! They receive no government funding and are entirely reliant on selfless donors like yourself to provide love and education to over 150 little kids. Donate now to make an impact!

Palawi impact report

🌟 The Give team had the privilege of visiting Palawi to witness the impact of your generous contributions. Your support has truly made a remarkable difference, and we're thrilled to share some heartwarming insights from the visit. 🙌😊 Field Visit Date: 17/05/2023Field Visit by: Sai Saranya, Sr. Associate, Online Giving Delivery Team - Give Visit Summary:Our journey began at Palawi's office in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, where we met the dedicated program team. We then visited the children's hostels, where they reside in two separate buildings - one for girls and other for boys, looked after by caretakers and seniors. There is a separate dorm for infants who come to Palawi. Bunk beds accommodate up to 10 children per room, with common washroom facilities. A newly constructed building now serves as the kitchen and dining hall, addressing the previous space constraints caused by the growing number of children. This was made possible through the acquisition of new dining facilities and a commercial machine for kneading and preparing chapati, using funds raised through this campaign. Palawi also runs school for these children, offering an alternative to formal education, alleviating the stigma that once kept these children away from regular schooling. The school has amenities like computer lab, science lab, playroom for infants and toddlers, and a recreational space. Currently, they study in shared spaces, guided by dedicated volunteers who stand in as teachers. 🌟🙏We need your continued support to provide these deserving children with a loving home, essential medical care, and a meaningful education. Your support is their stepping stone to a brighter future. 🤝🌈🙌 Donate now to uplift the lives of these children in need: Help Mangaltai give 150 abandoned HIV+ orphans life-saving medical care and a loving home | Give

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