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“The major problem in society today is the stigma against mentally ill or mentally disabled people. Families feed and care for men who are mentally ill and keep them at home. But no one wants to help women with mental illnesses,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.Sharanalaym’s ‘Jothi’ is a sanctuary for over 100 women facing mental challenges. Women with mental illness facing various challenges on the streets are brought to Sharanalayam with the help of the authorities and cared for. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/88597e5c-903c-4c84-8cf5-34ba9d96defd.webp" />Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).The women at Sharanalaym Jothi are provided with necessities like food, clothing and medical care. They also get mental health services, access to psychiatrists and counseling, empowering individuals on their path to recovery.Once lost and vulnerable on unfamiliar streets, the women at Sharanalaym Jothi find solace.By supporting mentally disabled women at Sharanalaym Jothi, you contribute to creating a better world. We can ensure these women receive the care and support they deserve.Over the years, Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last few years have been harsh. “I normally don’t extend my hand for people to donate. Many have come on their own. But life has become a bit difficult now. I need your support to take care of the women here and also bring more women here in need of help,” says Vanitha.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/e5b9bb35-4261-4187-a4cc-d89ac34d66cc.webp" /> How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It started with taking care of children in difficult conditions. It slowly started taking care of mentally challenged women. Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children and women being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many women were rehabilitated by the NGO, thanks to its facilities.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of over 100 women. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more mentally ill women in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/37ef7f6a-11d8-4a6c-b176-41dd5b51c21f.webp" />Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help abandoned mentally ill women get care and shelter. Vanitha, 72, the founder of Sharanalayam cannot do it alone.Donate now.

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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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IntroductionRAPHAEL was founded in 1959 in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) jointly by Group Captain Lord Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire of Woodhall, VC, OM, DSO***, DFC and his wife, Baroness Sue Ryder of Warsaw, CMG, OBE. Their mission was all-encompassing – the relief of suffering.RAPHAEL is a duly registered charitable society governed by a Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations. It caters to the needs of the economically weaker sections of society in the State of Uttarakhand and the neighbouring districts of North Western Uttar Pradesh.All its facilities and services are provided free - at no cost - to its beneficiaries. And, it is entirely dependent on its benefactors for financial support. Registration StatusRAPHAEL is registered as under:<ul><li>07 Dec 1962: Registrar of Societies Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow vide Registration No 564/1962-1963. Renewed for a period of five years vide Renewal No RENEW0321002994 dated 06 April 2021. Valid up to 09 Oct 2025.</li><li>09 Jun 1980: Income Tax (IT) Department, Dehradun (Act 1961, Section 12 A) vide Registration No 40(4)/Registration/79-80/DDN. Valid for perpetuity.</li><li>24 Jun 1982: Income Tax (IT) Department, Dehradun (Act 1961, Section 80 G) vide Registration No 19(4)/Kar Mukti/Nyaik 81-82 DDN. Valid for perpetuity.</li><li>04 Jan 1985: Foreign Contribution (Regulatory) Act, 2010(FCRA) vide Registration No 347900103. Valid up to 01 Nov 2021.</li><li>18 Jun 1998: Persons with Disability Act 1995, Section 52, vide Registration No. 17. Valid up to 28 April 2023.</li><li>09 Mar 2002: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Renewed vide Registration Renewal No 8-377/D.Ed.Spl.Ed (MR)/RCI/2024 dated 09 May 2016. Valid up to the end of academic year 2020-21.</li><li>20 May 2002: National Trust. Renewal vide letter No URAP16513752594 dated 27 Feb 2017. Valid up to 26 Feb 2022.</li><li>2012: Niti Aayog vide Unique ID No UA/2012/0052498 –Regn. No. 564/1962-1963.</li><li>16 Oct 2019: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Valid up to 15 October 2024.</li></ul>RAPHAEL’s Permanent Account No (PAN) is AAAAR2808Q.On 13 November 2017 the National Trust vide its letter No. 4/122/NA/SNAC/2017/6248 designated RAPHAEL the State Nodal Agency Centre (SNAC) for persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities for a third consecutive term of three years (valid up to 31 May 2020).VisionRAPHAEL’s endeavor is to alleviate suffering.Core ValuesRAPHAEL seeks to provide a clean, green, secure, safe, and empathetic environment for its beneficiaries. Its core values are:<ul><li>Competence</li><li>Compassion</li><li>Cleanliness</li><li>Safety &amp; Security</li><li>Economy</li><li>Partnering with its benefactors – individual, institutional and governmental</li></ul>MissionRAPHAEL’s mission is to assist in the:<ul><li>Rehabilitation of children with intellectual and associated disabilities</li><li>Control of TB</li><li>Life-long care of persons with acute disabilities rejected by society</li></ul>ProgrammeCurrently, RAPHAEL strives to fulfill its mission through three thematic in-house programme as under:<ul><li>Special Education</li><li>TB Control</li><li>Life-long Care</li></ul>

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From Stigma to Safety Baadal, now 70, comes from a small village in Purilaya, West Bengal. He was diagnosed with leprosy at a young age and later faced many hardships, including the loss of his younger son. Along with his wife, Shaymali, who is also affected by leprosy, he came to Raphael in search of care and stability. At Raphael, Baadal, and Shaymali slowly rebuilt their lives. Baadal learned weaving and carpentry, while Shaymali worked in the weaving unit and later in the central kitchen. Their elder son studied at Raphael’s school and is now working as a nurse in a government hospital. Today, Baadal lives peacefully in our shelter home with 24 other elderly leprosy patients, where he has found safety, dignity, and a sense of community. His journey reflects the reality of many elderly people affected by leprosy who continue to live with stigma and without adequate care. Through FY 2025–26, Raphael has remained a haven for 25 elderly leprosy patients, providing them with food, shelter, and medical support to live with dignity. Join us to break the cycle of social stigma around leprosy and help Raphael give a life of dignity to elderly leprosy patients. Donate now.

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Even those who suffered the greatest hardship can enjoy peace eventuallyAnushka and Avi (names changed) were turned out of the life they knew when they were diagnosed with Hansen's disease. With nowhere else to go, they came to Raphael for support and have never looked back since. Alas, their woes were not over. Unfortunately, Avi passed away from TB just a few years after they arrived. But even this tragedy could not stifle Anushka's strong spirit. She worked hard as a cleaner in Raphael's shelter home for many years and brought up her children as best she could. Her hard work paid off. Both her children now have respectable jobs and live independently. Anushka continues to thrive in Raphael's shelter home, which recently underwent renovations that were funded by our generous supporters. Her new accommodation is bright, clean, and has enough space for her grandson to play as he pleases. Anushka is not alone. Countless individuals suffer from the stigma associated with leprosy. We need your help to bring their stories to light. Do your part. Donate now and help the vulnerable.

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Our beneficiaries need your help to save their homes! Although well-built, years of wear and tear have slowly torn down Raphael's shelter facility, leaving our residents without a comfortable place to call home. We've done our best to resolve the problem but need your financial support to do more. With the help of our selfless donors, we've fixed issues such as leaky roofs and cracks in the building foundation, optimized the drainage system, improved access to water, and renovated the rooms of our beneficiaries. But we have more work to do so that these former lepers cast out from society can enjoy the life of dignity and comfort they deserve. Please help us take care of these innocent souls. Your aid is crucial to extend our reach and improve our shared home. Do your part and Donate now.

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We're delighted to announce that renovation has been done for some of the worn and shabby quarters that needed fixing. Renovation work includes improved ventilation and drainage systems, as well as the repairing of cracked foundations and expanding available space.. Please take a look at the work we've done below! Your help is invaluable. Donate now to change the world for the better.

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25 homeless people with leprosy are dependent on your help! Having their lives upturned by being fired from their jobs, tossed out of their homes, and abandoned by their families, the residents of Shiv Sadan (run by Raphael) are desperate for help to save their home from crumbling. Raphael Ryder Cheshire International needs your help to provide these helpless people with suitable quarters for them to live safely, sustainably, and happily. They have made incredible progress in the construction work thus far but require additional funds to renovate the remaining buildings and enhance living facilities. Provided below are the images of the construction. image 1: early construction of one of the quarters for beneficiariesimage 2: undergoing painting workimage 3: completed quarters; ready to live in Secure the futures of these poor leprosy-ridden patients and show the world you care. Donate to help Raphael Ryder Cheshire International to help their beneficiaries now!

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The objective of the SE Programme is to generate awareness, through advocacy, about Persons with Disability (PwD); identify and assess children ( to include young adults) with intellectual &amp; other developmental disabilities (such as, but not limited to Autism, Cerebral Palsy &amp; Down Syndrome); educate &amp; train children with disabilities (CwD) to realise their potential; and facilitate their rehabilitation in the family and community. 
 On campus facilities and services include:·         Assisted independent living in a simulated ‘home’ environment for young adults – separately for 4 girls &amp; 4 boys.·         Residential facilities, separately for 60 girls &amp; 60 boys. ·         SE School cum Day Care Centre with a capacity for 150 CwD to include non-residents to include an early intervention centre, class rooms, a sensory room, a library, a computer laboratory, and vocational training and therapeutic services.      
 The focus on campus is on functional academics; language and communication skills; and the acquiring of daily living, house-hold, domestic &amp; vocational skills. The emphasis, throughout, is on ‘inclusive’ learning and activity.

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