"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.

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

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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Osla, which is the last village in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state is inaccessible by road today. The nearest roadhead in neighbouring Taluka village is a 14-kilometre-long trek away. This lack of connectivity has led to several infrastructural challenges, including the provision of education. To address this issue, the Samoon Foundation has established the Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya (hereinafter referred to as SAV) in Osla. Founded in April 2021, SAV is a Hindi-medium primary school that provides free-of-charge education to approximately 100 students. Under current circumstances, SAV is crucial in ensuring that the educational needs of Osla’s children are not compromised. Currently, the school is being operated in a rental building.Education is foundational to the growth and development of any community. Providing a free-of-cost education to those deprived of basic necessities today will prove valuable for many generations to come. We earnestly seek your assistance, in any form you find appropriate, to uphold the principles of India’s constitution by steering the children of Osla towards a brighter future.

School Building Construction Under Progress

Samoon Adarsh VidhyalayaDate: 30 March 2024Prepared by: Vinod Singh JethuriProject Status:The construction of Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya (SAV) is nearing completion. The school is designed to address the educational needs of children in the remote village of Osla, Uttarkashi district. Currently, the project includes five classroom blocks, two ablution facilities, and one teacher’s room, with plans for future expansions based on funding availability.Progress Overview:<ul><li>Land Purchased for School Building: 100% (Completed in July 2022)</li><li>School Registration and Affiliation: 100% (Approval received in September 2022)</li><li>Land Levelling: 100% (Completed in April 2023)</li><li>Interior Wall and Roof Work: 100% (Completed in November 2023)</li><li>Windows and Door Frame Fixing: 50% (Ongoing, due by May 2024)</li><li>Cementing on Walls, Classroom Grounding, and Painting: 40% (Ongoing, due by June 2024)</li><li>Staff Rooms and Washrooms: 0% (Scheduled to start in September 2024)</li></ul>Budget Overview:<ul><li>Total Budget for Construction: Rs. 50 Lakhs</li><li>Amount Spent to Date: Rs. 27 Lakhs (54% of total budget)</li><li>Monthly Expenses: Rs. 1 Lakh (for staff salaries, building rent, and miscellaneous costs)</li></ul>Challenges:The project faces challenges related to funding for the completion of construction and ongoing operational costs. The community has shown strong support, but additional resources are needed to ensure the school can function sustainably.Conclusion:The establishment of Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya is crucial for the educational development of Osla's children. The foundation seeks further support through government grants, CSR funds, and individual donations to complete the project and ensure its long-term viability. Education is essential for the upliftment of the community, and SAV aims to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for the children of Osla.For more information or to contribute, please contact Samoon Foundation.

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In the remote village of Osla, Uttarkashi district, development has been long neglected, resulting in a lack of basic infrastructure such as schools, roads, and electricity. Children must walk 14-16 kilometers to attend school, posing significant risks, especially for younger children and girls. The future of around 350 children across four villages—Datmir, Gangad, Pawani, and Osla—is uncertain due to this neglect of education.To address this urgent problem, the Samoon Foundation aims to build the Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya, a school that will serve 200 students. The foundation has secured land and received approval from the Education Department to operate grades 1 to 5. Local community members are volunteering to assist with construction, but essential materials like cement and steel are still needed.The ultimate goal is to ensure that present and future generations in Osla can attain education and independence, fostering overall village development. The Samoon Foundation believes education is the key to upliftment and is committed to providing the necessary support for these children to thrive.

Empowering Education in Osla: A Proposal for Sustainable Support for Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya

Coronavirus has taken the guise of a pandemic like never in India and because of COVID-19 many people dying on a daily basis. With the passing of each day, the scarcity of oxygen and insufficient medical facility to give treatment to the patients in the rural areas of Uttarakhand becomes more glaring and the ones in dire need are not finding sufficient means. Under such conditions, the worst affected are the underprivileged and poor people with little to no means of affording mandatory medical protection items such as oxygen, masks, sanitizers, and life saving sources such as oximeters, oxygen cylinders, and ambulances for their loved ones. To help these people, Samoon Foundation has come forward to provide basic life saving things like oxygen cylinders, oximeters, and coronavirus protection items such as masks, sanitizers. It is the mission of the foundation to help the needy people in and around Uttarakhand, to fight the terrible battle of Coronavirus, a pandemic that is proving to be disastrous day by day.  
 “The Samoon Foundation” is determined to provide the right and timely medical assistance to the underprivileged and to the people who are living in far-flung rural areas of Uttarakhand state with the basic coronavirus protection items such as sanitizers, masks, and life saving items such as oximeters, oxygen cylinders etc. These life saving things are extremely important and will be a great help to the patient and keep them alive. Several volunteers of our foundation across the state will be content to assist in providing the materials to the ones are in desperate need of them. We are very sure that, our timely supply of the above-mentioned virus protection items and life saving sources will help people to recuperate from their illness and protect them from the virus as well. 
 Thus, from the justification found in the aforementioned part, it is clear that the people of Uttarakhand are in a dire need of virus protection item masks, sanitizer, and life saving sources such as oxygen cylinders, oximeters, ambulances, etc. to fight back this pandemic, which is claiming hundreds of lives every day in India. A common and helpless citizen’s inability to afford these items should not hinder their eligibility to avail proper healthcare facilities in this challenging time, because Uttarakhand does not have sufficient basic facilities for healthcare.  “Therefore, Samoon Foundation is determined and well prepared to provide every possible medical assistance to each and every resident of Uttarakhand in this difficult time . Nevertheless providing medical assistance will also give us an opportunity to meet every resident of rural and far-flung villages of the state in person and to understand their current situation more closely and provide the right kind of help in the right time.”

BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (LIFE SAVING AND VIRUS PROTECTION ITEMS) FOR THE RURAL AND UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN UTTARAKHAND TO FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Empowering Education in Osla: A Proposal for Sustainable Support for Samoon Adarsh Vidhyalaya

BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (LIFE SAVING AND VIRUS PROTECTION ITEMS) FOR THE RURAL AND UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN UTTARAKHAND TO FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

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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