Hunger and malnutrition have become a reality for thousands of elderly parents abandoned by their own children, in villages and slums across India. Seeing the rampant distress among the elderly, a team of selfless heroes from our NGO partner Mitti Cafe, though disabled themselves, have taken up the responsibility of providing cooked meals and dry rations to over 5,000 elderly in urgent need of support. Setting aside their own struggles, Mitti Cafe’s team, led by Ayesha Alam has been relentlessly fighting to free elderly from hunger and malnutrition through its Karuna Meals initiative. The need for nutrition support is growing with each passing day and Mitti Cafe is struggling to fulfill this enormous need. With your support, the NGO and its team of persons with disability can put food on the plates of hundreds of more elderly parents. Donate generously.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). Elderly deserve love, not neglect and hunger“There have been countless senior citizens, in extremely backward villages of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, who had not had a proper meal in days when we found them. We have seen people picking food from the garbage out of extreme hunger.”, recalls Ayesha of Mitti Cafe, while talking about the extent of hunger faced by senior citizens. According to Ayesha, there are thousands of elderly who have been either chucked out of their homes or have been left behind in villages by their children. “Our elderly don't deserve this life and it is our responsibility to come to their aid. If we come together we can ease the suffering of hundreds of people battling hunger and starvation. Donate now Our heroes’ war against hungerPersons with disability who were once discriminated against by society are today at the forefront of the fight to save abandoned elderly and children from hunger. The Karuna Meals team, comprising only of persons with disability has been able to cook and serve over 10 lakh meals. They have also distributed over 1 lakh packets of dry rations. ”They overlook their own struggles and suffering just to reach the elderly and provide them with the food they need,” says Ayesh. But their job is not yet done. “There are still many villages which have many malnourished and hungry seniors and we have not been able to reach them. But with your support, we can collectively end starvation,” she says. Donate now. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the elderly fight hunger and malnutrition.

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“A blind child is seen as a curse or as a burden to the family. These children are left on the street. I have picked up children from roadsides myself. I also lost my eyesight as a child but today I am a senior officer in a public sector company. What would I have done, had I not been taken care of?” asks Veena Mehta Verma who was once a beneficiary of National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB) and now works with the NGO to protect and care for blind children like herself.Today, hundreds of blind children supported by NAB, Delhi have found something that they never had before–hope for a better tomorrow. Without Veena and NAB, many of these children would be at the risk of going back to the streets or spend a life of neglect and even abuse. Your support to the NGO is crucial. This Christmas, you can help her children get warm clothes and other essentials. Donate generouslyDonate 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).A life of uncertainty &amp; sufferingEven if a blind child is not abandoned they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. According to the nonprofit leader, “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. The (blind) kids need to learn Braille or they need ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these kids are deprived of such facilities”.  Illuminating young lives ﻿“At NAB Delhi there are around 200-250 blind kids. There are around 180 kids in the hostel of NAB. We teach Braille, we teach arithmetic Taylor frames. To work towards a brighter future for the blind, we need your support. Please come forward and donate towards our mission”, says Veena. Students for whom NAB Delhi has cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too. Many blind children are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, all they need is an opportunity. And your donation can give them just that.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the blind children get shelter, education, care and a shot at a future full of opportunities.

Loving mother to 180 blind kids, visually impaired Veena needs your support in caring for them

e“A blind child is often seen as a curse or a burden to the family, leading to abandonment. I’ve picked up children from roadsides myself. I too lost my sight as a child, but today I’m a senior officer thanks to the National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB). What would I have done without their help?” asks Veena Mehta Verma, a beneficiary turned advocate for NAB and its mission to protect and care for blind children like herself.The state of young blind girls abandoned by their families and without education is even worse. “Blind girls have no future without education. Education is crucial to their future. Without it, they face neglect and limited opportunities, ignored not just by their families, but by society at large. What 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, leading to a difficult life,” says Asha Bhola, President, Blind Welfare Society (BWS).Both NAB and BWS work for the welfare of blind children and young girls by providing them with shelter, education, and care. This Diwali, they need your support to help many more youngsters in need.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax-exempt under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).A life of uncertainty &amp; sufferingEven if a blind child or young girl is not abandoned, they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. They need to learn Braille or use ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these children are deprived of such facilities,” says Veena.Young kids and girls for whom NAB and BWS have cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too.But many blind children who are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, are often neglected or abandoned by their own families. And with your donation, NAB and BWS can give them the future they deserve.As we celebrate the festival of lights, donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help blind children and young girls get shelter, education and care and a shot at a bright future.

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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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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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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!

🌟 Recently, the Give team had the privilege of visiting&nbsp;Raphael Ryder Cheshire International Centre for the relief of suffering&nbsp;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: 18/08/2023Field Visit by: Nehal Negi, Sr. Associate, Online Giving Delivery Team - Give Visit Summary:We visited Shiv Sadan, run by Raphael in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, providing a home for 24 leprosy-affected residents and their families. Some residents work at Raphael and their children receive educational support. Shelter, food, healthcare, security, employment opportunities, and support for their children are all provided at Raphael. Most residents were abandoned by families due to their medical conditions. The quarters are in bad shape with the ceilings on the verge of collapse, old pathways, and an inadequate drainage system, especially challenging during monsoons. The renovation work of the quarters is in progress, aiming to be completed by year-end. The rooms and kitchen were once interconnected without privacy. But now a door has been constructed for privacy and additional security. The medical room is well-equipped, recently renovated with contributions from this campaign, as the roof and ceiling were crumbling. We also got the opportunity to meet Raphael's leadership, project team, contractors who oversee the entire construction project, and laborers who are dedicatedly working to renovate the quarters. 🌟🙏Your continued support is vital in rebuilding Raphael's collapsing building, constructing pathways, storage room, and improving toilet facilities.🤝🌈🙌 Donate now to&nbsp;support Raphael in rebuilding a home for helpless leprosy patients:&nbsp;<a href="https://give.do/fundraisers/after-a-life-of-stigma-25-elderly-leprosy-patients-face-homelessness-donate-now-to-help-them" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">After a life of stigma, 25 elderly leprosy patients face homelessness. Donate now to help them | Give</a>

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﻿Currently, due to the third wave of the pandemic, most of the students of the Special Education Programme are at home with their families. Since they are a vulnerable group, Raphael has decided to only call them back to the campus once a safety clearance is given. Students are attending online classes, completing their assignments are home with the help of their family and are in constant touch with their teachers who are monitoring their progress each day.

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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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