In Vrindavan, thousands of elderly widow mothers face the harsh reality of abandonment and suffering. With no one to turn to, many are left begging on the streets, exposed to heat, cold and rain,Donate so that Maitri can provide shelter, food, clothes and medical support to abandoned elderly mothers now. Give generously.Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singn and his wife Winnie Singh and have witnessed many cases of widow mothers being abandoned on the streets of Vrindavan, one of the holiest places in India. “Children leave their mothers as soon as they become widows. The children start feeling the burden. This has become a practice in today's society that money comes first and everything else later,” says Winnie whose Maitri India, rescues widowed mothers from the streets of Vrindavan.Many widowed elderly mothers often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. And Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help, but because of lack of funds, Winnie and Maitri are in a position to do it. Gen Bhopinder Singh is like a brother to many widow mothers."Elderly widows don't have shelter. They sleep in cowsheds over sacks. They don't have a blanket. Nights are really difficult for them," shares Gen Bhopinder Singh.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Maitri aims to:<ul><li>Provide shelter and nutritious 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 and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul>Why donate to MaitriWinnie needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. “Maitri urgently needs your support to provide nutritious food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie. “You can become the family they were denied. Hold their hands so they don't need to beg ever again,” says Gen Bhopinder Singh. Let’s rescue abandoned widows mothers from the streets of Vrindavan and give them a better future. Donate now.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.

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Most of Sharanalayam’s children have ‘V’ as their initial. The ‘V’ stands for ‘Vanitha,’ the founder of the NGO. For the orphaned and the abandoned kids, Vanitha is simply ‘Thaiamma’ (mother). One of them is V Dhanushya, 18, who is studying nursing. “Thaiamma has taken care of me since I was six months old. I don’t know who I was born to, but if somebody asks me my mother’s name, I will say Vanitha,” Dhanushya says.But Vanitha, at 72, is seeking your support to keep Sharanalayam running and help many more Dhanushyas. Donate now.Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/519af8b4-e1d1-4974-98c3-a9a15120df8b.png" />“A sex worker’s child should not become a sex worker, and a beggar’s child should not end up becoming a beggar. Every child, in my eyes, is equal, and no child deserves to live on the streets. That is my basic philosophy,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.For rescued abandoned infants from bus stands, railway stations, roadsides and temple steps and orphans adopting whose parents have died, Sharanalayam has been a loving home for close to two decades. Vanitha has also been taking care of abandoned HIV-infected and mentally challenged kids. Today, over 80 abandoned kids are given shelter, food, medical care, education and other amenities at Sharanalayam.Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last two years have been harsh. “I have never extended my hands asking people to donate, but I have to do it now for the sake of the children under my care,” says Vanitha. Donate now.Over 80 children at Sharanalayam attend school and do well in their studies. Many of them study in private schools and Sharanalayam bears all expenses.How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It had seven children. The first child to be brought to Sharanalayam was a baby of four, who was mentally challenged, and her mother chained the daughter when she went out to work.When Vanitha came to know about this child, she went to inquire and saw that the baby was in a horrible state. She promised the mother that she would take care of the baby. “The baby hardly had any strength. She used to be called ‘insect’ by the people in the neighbourhood. The doctor said that she might not survive beyond a month. But she did for over a year, under my care. I named her Shakthi,” recalls Vanitha.Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many have become professionals in various fields, including medical care, engineering, counselling, banking, etc.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of 80 children under its care. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more orphaned and abandoned children in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. Donate now.

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Human trafficking in India is a horrifying crisis. Thousands of victims, primarily women and girl children, are exploited in red-light areas. Over 10,659 cases were reported between 2018-2022, but experts say that these numbers are likely a fraction of the reality due to underreporting, yet they still do expose the magnitude of the crisis. Girls make up 71.4% of missing children in India and a large number of these girls end up at red-light areas. Sex trafficking is particularly gruesome, with girls as young as 12 sold for as little as a few thousand rupees.

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Rescue Foundation is an NGO registered in the year 2000 founded by the late Mr. Balkrishna Acharya and his wife Mrs. Triveni Acharya who is the current CEO &amp; President. We conduct intelligence-based operations, assisting the state police and Anti Human Trafficking Units to free girls who have been trafficked into prostitution. We work off missing reports that are sent to us by partner NGO's, Police and in some cases, directly from the families. Our legal team also works with public prosecutors to get convictions against alleged perpetrators while also working towards victim compensation. Each year we rescue an average of 150 girls. Rescued girls are moved to our safe homes where we create a comprehensive care plan tailored to each individual consisting of education, healthcare, counselling, various forms of vocational &amp; skill training and legal aid. Each year we provide support for 400 - 500 girls. Once the duration of the stay is over, we repatriate survivors to their homes, either directly or hand them over to partner NGO's or to Parents. We run aftercare programs where girls can choose to stay in an open home while we help them with education and jobs. We also conduct several awareness programs in colleges, universities, communities, etc.

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Our recent visit to the Rescue Foundation was an eye-opening experience, and it's all thanks to your incredible generosity! 🙌🌟 Field Visit Date: 12-05-2023Field Visit by: Sai Saranya, Senior Associate Visit Summary:In a recent meeting with Founder Triveni Acharya at 11 am, we delved into the foundation's critical work of rescuing and rehabilitating girls ensnared in illegal prostitution, predominantly hailing from regions like West Bengal, Nepal, North-East boundaries, Uttarakhand, Bangladesh, and Karnataka. Triveni, in collaboration with her husband, initiated these rescue operations and established the Rescue Foundation, which currently provides shelter and support to approximately 450 girls, all aged 12 and above. These underage girls receive essential provisions such as three daily meals, clothing, resources, and crucial medical care. A standout feature of the foundation's operation is its meticulous case management system. The dedicated case workers craft individualized care plans for each beneficiary, taking into account their age, condition, and abilities. Furthermore, the foundation ensures that minors are given access to education appropriate for their age. Additionally, the girls are actively engaged in skill development programs, which include in-house trainers providing training in areas like jewelry making and handbag crafting. They are also encouraged to participate in livelihood creation activities such as tailoring and basic computer skills. The primary objective of the case workers is to provide counseling to the victims and facilitate their reintegration into society. This approach is pivotal in helping these young girls regain their physical and mental well-being after enduring the trauma of illegal prostitution. It's noteworthy that the foundation extends its support until the girls reach stability and can make informed decisions about their future. Typically, the girls reside in the foundation's hostel until they reach 18 years of age, after which they are relocated to a working women's hostel. 🌟 Your support is a lifeline for many, and it helps us build a world where everyone can live with dignity and fulfillment. Thank you for being our partner in this journey. 🤝🙌

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There are millions of women and children who are victims of trafficking in India, in 2018, NCRB data shows over 2 lakh women and children went missing.It is regarded that the majority of women and girls are trafficked for sexual exploitation, they are lured away by promises of better lives, jobs, education, even love, while traffickers also prey on those in vulnerable situations and coerce them into prostitution.Trafficked girls are subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse in order for them to submit and are forced to entertain 20-30 customers a day. While conducting rescue operations, we’ve also found girls crammed into hidden rooms with little to no ventilation and limited food/water.Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore are known as destination areas, where girls are trafficked to, cities like West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka etc, are known as source areas, which are areas where girls are trafficked from, even countries like Nepal and Bangladesh as well.Traditional prostitution areas like Red Light areas are present in most major cities however, there is now an increase in the use of establishments like Massage parlors, spas, lodges and even private residences. 
 Since 2000 we've been conducting rescue operations across the country and have rescued thousands of girls. We currently operate 4 fully equipped shelter homes:Mumbai – 100 GirlsBoisar – 125 GirlsPune – 100 GirlsDelhi – 100 GirlsWe are also entrusted with caring for girls rescued by the police and other anti-trafficking organizations.Rescued girls need immediate healthcare and counselling, we have in house counselors and doctors on call, while we also work with government/private hospitals and partner with mental health organizations so that our girls get the best support. Each girl has an individual care plan created which is developed keeping her best interests in mind. We employ various trainers who train the girls in various forms of vocations like computers, tailoring, bag making, jewelry making, beauty therapist, spoken English, basic literacy and even support them with formal education through NIOS, government schools and colleges.Survivors are also part of Child committee’s in each home where child leaders are groomed to represent their groups’ and actively participate in the management of the home.Our legal teams will also be working with them to help claim compensation and assist the state in prosecuting perpetrators. 
 Our goal is to help women and girls who have been forced into prostitution, to rescue them, to provide them with all the support they need to recover and move forward with their lives.Each year we rescue an average of 150 girls, while we provide care and protection to 400 – 500 women and girls with a wide range of programs and help them get home.Last year we rescued 155 girls, cared for 533 girls and helped 535 girls get home.Our goal for this year is to rescue 200 women and girls and provide support to about 600 as well.

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