"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.

Save abandoned, elderly widow mothers of Vrindavan from begging on streets

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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Rangeen Khidki is a Youth Led Feminist Organization based in Kolkata, West Bengal working in the space of Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with Women, Adolescents and Young People with a mission to strive towards Gender Justice and Empowerment using a Rights-Based Approach to enhance Youth-Led Feminist Leadership, Build Advocacy Networks and Facilitate Dissemination of Knowledge in the Community. Our Foundational Work has been focused on Creating Awareness Programs and Educational Programs in Menstrual Health and Gender Justice in both Urban and Rural regions of West Bengal and other states. Our Vision :- Rangeen Khidki envisions a world where all adolescent and young persons across all gender and diversities can access education, information, services and support related to their physical and mental well-being and can grow to their fullest potential as leaders. Our Mission :-Rangeen Khidki works towards gender justice and empowerment with a rights based approach to enhance leadership, build networks in advocacy and work towards entitlements, dissemination of knowledge in community. Our Flagship Programs :-<ol><li>My body My Rights (MBMR) - A Comprehensive Gender and Sexuality Education Program (CSE) based on a Well-Researched Scientific Curriculum aimed towards Capacity Building of Parents, Teachers, Educators and Organizational Staff who work with Adolescents and Young People on How to Hold a Judgment Free Safe Space for Young People where they can Access Knowledge about their Own Bodies without Shame and Stigma. </li><li>Period Adda - A holistic Menstrual Health Management Education Program (MHM) meant to support communities and organizations in developing Menstrual Health and Advocacy based Interventions and Awareness Programs. Period Adda advocates for Gender Equity for All Persons in the Society to Live a Life of Dignity and Experience Menstruation Without Stigma, Taboos and Superstitions by working with Govt. Schools, Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), Partner NGOs, Communities, Corporate Spaces and Residential Complexes.</li><li>Project Priyo</li><li>Project Tamanna</li><li>Gender Leadership and Masculinity</li></ol> Our Impact so Far :-Rangeen Khidki has worked with Adolescent Boys, Girls and Young People since inception to Build Knowledge Bases and Influence Behavioral Change through Our Workshops, Events and Programs. Through our Inclusive Trainings and Workshops in both of our programs, we have found the following:<ul><li>31,606 People reached Directly and 1,60,000 Indirectly (across all programs)</li><li>50+ Workshops held across various States in India</li><li>2,900+ Adolescent Girls and Young Women Empowered with Knowledge about their Bodies and Bodily Autonomy</li><li>98% Women chose to Decide their Own Choice of Menstrual Products based on their need and choice</li><li>84.3% Participants feel More Confident in Discussing various Aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights</li><li>80% Girls Understand Consent and Express their Concern when it is Violated</li><li>50% Boys value Consent and are willing to Challenge Age-Old Gender Roles and Stereotypes</li><li>346 Parents, Educators and 20 CBO Partners Trained and are now holding a Safe Space to Talk about CSE and SRHR</li></ul> Few of Our Partners :-Since Inception in Feb 2020, we have been able to work with more than 25 partners including :-<ul><li>Ministry of Women and Child Development - Govt. of West Bengal</li><li>Ministry of Women and Child Development - Govt. of Delhi</li><li>Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police Department</li><li>District Collector’s Office, Ranchi, Govt. of Jharkhand</li><li>The YP Foundation</li><li>Pravah</li><li>Teach for India</li><li>Y-East</li><li>The Gender Lab</li><li>Choice For Youth</li><li>Rotary Clubs</li><li>Goonj</li><li>Global Shapers (The Youth Voluntary Wing of World Economic Forum)</li><li>Padsquad</li></ul> Our Presence :-We are Currently Working in Multiple States/Districts including :-<ul><li>West Bengal</li><li>Jharkhand</li><li>Chhattisgarh</li><li>New Delhi</li><li>Maharashtra</li><li>Nagaland</li></ul> Our Team :-Team Rangeen Khidki holds Collective Experience of close to a Decade in Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and have Received Recognition in the Sector. We are currently a Team of 15 which is Women Led and Under 30. Our team is Inclusive and Diverse where Accountability and Shared Leadership lies at the Core. There are 4 Sub-Teams handling various departments like :-<ul><li>Training and Development</li><li>Outreach and Communication</li><li>Social Media Management and Documentation</li><li>Finances and Compliances</li></ul>We have been Incubated by Changelooms Learning and Leadership Journey- Pravah in the 2020-21 Cohort. Currently we are being Mentored by Stalwarts like :-<ul><li>Luis Miranda (Chairperson- ISPP)</li><li>Dr. Fiona Dias Miranda (Renowned Sexuality Educator and Director 17000ft Foundation) </li><li>Naghma Mulla (CEO- Edelgive Foundation)</li><li>Neha Buch (Director- Pravah) among others</li></ul>

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<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/77838a8c-44e5-4c87-bbcd-b7a6a4fdd809.webp" /> "23 million girls tend to drop out of school owing to unavailability of period friendly infrastructure and existing taboos around menstruation" according to a report by DASRA. In India, where menstruation is often treated as a something that is never openly accepted or even spoken of, Rangeen Khidki wants to change the perception of menstruation and how one experiences it. <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Y2hFaQkN6c?showinfo=0"></iframe> Rangeen Khidki advocates for gender equity for all persons in the society to live a life of dignity and experience menstruation without stigma, taboos and superstitions. Menstruation is often seen as a shameful and tabooed topic that often impacts a girl’s access to education and fair opportunities. Millions of girls tend to annually drop out of schools and the education system because of lack of conducive infrastructure. Menstruating girls are expected to follow food restrictions, sometimes expected to live and sleep separately from the rest of the family and are made to feel ashamed about a normal and healthy biological process. This often affects a young girl’s acess to quality education, hampers her self confidence while growing up thus limiting her growth process and the we ought to now look at ways where we make menstruation a normal process.Our key issue here is to understand how Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights(SRHR) and more specifically normal biological process like menstruation cannot be viewed in isolation without understanding how gender, sexuality, class, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability and mental health impacts it. Therefore, our initiative tries to look at menstruation beyond the ‘hygiene’ paradigm and delves deeper in to how menstruation exists in intersection with one’s social and economic identity, gender and sexualityWe are proposing to conduct interactive menstrual education sessions with 3 different groups:<ol><li>Adolescents (both girls and boys- because we want to include boys in the conversations as well)</li><li>Parents of young girls</li><li>School Teachers in different schools</li><li>Local level organizations who are already working with young people</li></ol>What these sessions cover:<ol><li>Puberty</li><li>Know your body</li><li>Physiological Process of menstruation</li><li>Importance of nutrition and balanced diet</li><li>Busting myths and taboos around menstruation</li><li>Available products available in the market for menstrual flow management (use, disposal, cost, pros, cons etc)</li><li>Distribution of menstrual hygiene kits which would have basics like sample reusable cloth pads, informative leaflets, biodegradable pads, underwears, soaps etc)</li></ol>Our Impact is two fold:<ol><li>We create education among young girls and women about their own bodies, support them in busting age old myths and take better care of themselves. With the correct information, accessing their sexual and reproductive rights gets strengthened and they can advocate for better menstrual health services in their locality and pass on this information to the next generation.</li><li>We create a conducive environment for period friendly conversations at homes and schools by training the parents and teachers so that girls do not feel stigmatised or shamed because of being on periods and can continue their education. Schools will be more sensitive to the needs of their menstruating students and ensure supporting infrastructure in schools.</li></ol>Through our program we are contributing in ending the cycle of period povery and school dropouts where school teachers, parents and young girls are made aware of menstruation as a natural process which leads to destigmatization leads to schools taking more responsibility to make schools period-friendly resulting in better attendance in schools, increased participation in daily activities in schools ad ultimately impacting the current as well as future generation as girls turn into mothers, friends, peers &amp; inform the next generation &amp; start advocating for themselves.

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Save abandoned, elderly widow mothers of Vrindavan from begging on streets

This Diwali, help Dr. Bhagat care for 500+ elderly parents rescued from abuse and homelessness

Help Girish give 250 HIV+ children, rescued from abuse in red-light areas a new life

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