"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.

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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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Sahyog is a non-governmental, non-profit, social service, a voluntary organization registered under The Government of India Society Registration Act 1860. Our work is concentrated in the fields of Education, Health, Environment, and Community Development which we believe are the areas of greatest need and deserve to be the focus of our attention. Sahyog is committed to the empowerment of slum dwellers. It was started in 2002 with the vision to bring smiles to the lives of underprivileged people. Sahyog gives its Sahyog to the community by offering remedial classes and bridge courses to disadvantaged children, providing vocational training and employment to women through a self-sustained project of the manufacturing of low-cost sanitary napkins, educating women through an adult literacy program, running SHGs for women, undertaking projects for the conservation of the environment, organizing health camps, organizing workshops on child sexual abuse, and helping the old and the needy by providing them clothes and ration.Also, Sahyog has constantly been working for the rights, safety, and rehabilitation of children. Sahyog, through their endeavors, has touched and extended his supportive hand to almost 1 Lakh children, 4000 Youth, and 14000 Women. For the last two years, Sahyog has rescued a total of 660 children from child labor and helped to provide approx. 2,43,33,401 compensation to the children from the Department of Child Labour. Also, we are working on the rehabilitation of those children who are rescued from child labor.

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A sincere thank you to our donors for their contribution. Your selfless acts have facilitated the rescue of dozens of needy kids trapped in slavery in deadly conditions. Donated funds go toward rescuing, rehabilitating, and educating these children. Check out the graphic below to learn more about our combined efforts. Every rupee sent our way is a step closer to eradicating the atrocity that is child labor. Your help is crucial to their futures. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Donate now. Save children in need.

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Visit Date: 13th March 2024Conducted by: Nehal Negi, Senior Associate, Give Team Our recent visit to Sahyog Care for You in New Delhi unveiled the profound impact of their Child Labour Rescue Operation Program, spotlighting the NGO's unwavering commitment to rescuing and rehabilitating child laborers. Sahyog Care for You, since its inception in 2002, has been a beacon of hope, offering comprehensive support across education, health, and community development. With a focus on empowering slum dwellers and vulnerable communities, Sahyog has extended its support to nearly 1 lakh children, 4,000 youth, and 14,000 women. A significant part of their mission involves rescuing children from child labor, providing them not only immediate care but also a pathway to a dignified life. The visit shed light on Sahyog's meticulous process for identifying and rescuing child laborers. Teams conduct reconnaissance in industrial areas for about six months, a testament to their dedication to ensuring the safety and liberation of children. Following careful planning and coordination with government departments, rescue operations are carried out always prioritizing the immediate and long-term needs of the children involved. Post-rescue, children are taken to shelter homes where they receive counselling, care, and an opportunity to reintegrate into society through education or vocational training. The story of Moinuddin (name changed), a 16-year-old rescued from a slipper factory, highlights the transformative journey from bondage to education. Similar stories of young girls aspiring to start their boutiques after being rescued from factory work underscore the impact of Sahyog's rehabilitation efforts. Join the CauseYour support can enable Sahyog Care for You to rescue and rehabilitate more children, helping them transition from a life of labor to one of learning and hope. Together, we can ensure that every child enjoys the childhood they deserve, free from exploitation and filled with opportunities for growth and development.Support Sahyog Care for You in their mission to give children toys, not tools, and to replace labor with learning. Your donation can change lives.

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The plight of innumerable children toiling in unsafe and unfair working conditions with little hope of a better life has not gone unnoticed by our selfless donors. Thank you for funding Sahyog's efforts to rescue and reunite little kids with their families. Here is what we've managed to do so far with the funds allocated:Total children rescued - 66 (61 male, 5 female)No of children given nutritional aid - 20No of children repatriated with their family - 66 However, we still need your support to save many more kids who are trapped in this endless cycle of abuse. Donate now and help innocent children achieve their dreams!

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🙏🌟 With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for supporting our campaign to rescue and rehabilitate children trapped in bonded labour in hazardous conditions. Your contribution will be directed towards: <ul><li>Identify children in child labour</li><li>Conduct rescue operations with government collaboration</li><li>Provide urgent medical care, nourishment and shelter to rescued children</li><li>Rehabilitation of rescued children - Facilitating school/vocational training admissions, providing study materials, books, stationery, and extending aid to families with food supplies.</li><li>Legal charges</li><li>Reunite children with their families in some cases &amp; ensure their well-being through regular follow-up</li></ul>﻿Your support is a guiding light, empowering our mission to eliminate child labour. 🌟 It provides these children the opportunity to reclaim the childhood that was stolen from them. 🌄📚 🌟 Donate now and make a difference in the lives of children trapped in bonded labour✨ 🌈🙏

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The lockdown hasn’t been easy for anybody. In this pandemic, which hasn’t spared any class of people, there is one community which has been completely ignored and forgotten by the government, donors and people alike. That’s the community of commercial sex workers and their children. Families of sex workers at GB road have been managing homes without a steady income. 
 We already distributed 26439 sanitation kits including with Soap, Sanitizers etc., provided daily cooked food to 346100 needy children and families and Sex workers in GB Road and other nearby streets and also provided 5727 families through dry ration .we have existence in these localities, our team will distribute soap, mask, hand sanitizer and dry ration in different streets of GB road with an objective to target one to one/door to door to distribute these items along with the information on how to sanitize/wash their hands in association with DLSA and other competitive authorities. The information will also be given to them for spreading awareness on personal hygiene. Number of beneficiaries will be 200 including their kids.We will take care of all necessary steps towards safety of each and everyone during implementation of the project like covering self, keep social distance etc. The project will implement under the guidelines of the Government norms as well as their permission. 
 <ul><li>The 85% of the targeted beneficiaries will be aware about the impact of the life of human being by COVID 19 </li><li>100% would be sensitized on the issue and out of the 80% will follow the hygiene procedure on regular basis</li><li>Beneficiaries will get necessary essential hygienic kit so that they will not die due to this disease. </li><li> 100% will get the one month dry ration facilities for them and their children which can help them to survive .</li><li>78% Decrease number of health problems.</li></ul>

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Enaya is known case of congenital heart defect at Apollo hospital Sarita Vihar under the supervision of Dr Muthu Jothi. She has hole in her heart ( ASD). She is fighting for life in this tender age. Dr has advised open heart surgery for total correction. 
 Father Md Tayyab Khan (Resident of Panchwati UP) is doing some small work and not able to bear the huge cost of surgery.Sahyog care for you stepped in. Organization has assured family to provide all the possible financial support 
 Our effort will be to sensitize individuals to associate with this nobel cause

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Child labour &amp; Trafficking is a big Challenge in India, more so in Delhi NCR region. Child labour problem is not unique to India. The factors that contribute to child labour and trafficking include the poverty and illiteracy of a child’s parents, the family’s social and economic circumstances, a lack of awareness about the harmful effects of child labour, lack of access to basic and meaningful quality education and skills training and cultural values of the family and society.   
 ·        Protection of children under various exploitative conditions such as trafficking, child labour, sexual abuse (including commercial sexual abuse) from some industries like PLASTIC BAGS,TOYS,BANGLE MAKING, ZARI,POLISHING,PURSE MAKING·        Rehabilitation of rescued children·        FIR against employers and traffickers·        Strengthening child protection framework at the grassroots through sensitized and empowered communities.Advocacy with local governing bodies of different states (DM ,SDM,LABOUR COMMISSIONERS,CWC AND POLICE) to strengthens the child protection framework 
 Identification of Parents: On the basis of the collected information, our team will be contacting the parents of such rescued children directly or indirectly through child welfare committee and other legal sources.Settling the children at their homes: Post the identification of parents, Sahyog will arrange for the rescued children to meet their parents and settle with them at their homes. The rescued children will also be entitled to compensation on the basis of Release certificate issued to them by concerned department. This all will help the child once to again to live their life in peace and harmony with their parents. Proper admission in school or vocational training centre will be the responsibility of organisation. Correspondence- Proper correspondence on monthly basis with the gram panchayat and effluent person in village for tracking and rehabilitation of child.Impact – 60-70% of children start going to schools or vocational training centers , After skill training getting a good decent job as per their skill to live a respectable life for them and their families.

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Child sexual abuse workshop are organized by Sahyog. Started with the vision to see world free from child sexual abuse, the project aims at conducting workshops in MCD schools and NGOs to empower the stakeholders with preparedness, prevention and intervention skills in order to reduce the cases of child sexual abuse. 
 We have conducted counselling sessions on the issue in 100 schools and NGOs in Rohini Zone in North Delhi Municipal Corporation area in which more than 25000 students got benefitted. We have also conducted Training with the teachers of 400 South MCD zone and in South Zone schools in which more than 1800 teachers have benefitted from the workshops. In the west zone teachers were very enthusiastic with our workshop and also gave many suggestions to improve the quality of the sessions as well as importance of these kind of sessions. Sahyog wants to conduct similar workshop for preparedness among the students in different Govt schools and MCD Schools, to sensitise the wider audiance, the community people regarding sexual abuse. 
 Approx. 25000 will benefit from this, they will know about bad touch and good touch. Parents will know about the problems which are faced by the children. Teachers’ knowledge regarding the POSCO Act will be enhanced and they will be able to cope up with the behaviourial and physical changes among the children

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