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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“They insert a candle in the vagina, fingers are inserted (in the vagina) and tortured, and if children don’t relent even then, they put chilli powder so that children will say “yes” because of the burning of the skin… There are teeth marks on their bodies, and their vaginal parts are burnt. When children stay in these conditions, it is painful even to hear,” says Lalitha SA of Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), in course of talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas.In over three decades, the SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas, many from clutches of sex trafficking.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and in need of a loving home. But Lalitha needs our support to carry on the mission, to move out of her small facility so that she can rescue more children, house them in a permanent location and give them all the love they deserve. Your support can help her give these children 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).A movement to protect vulnerable childrenAs a social worker, Lalitha has worked for decades in GB Road, the red-light area of Delhi and helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex. But it was the exploitation of children, many of them hardly ten or twelve or even less. The SPID has focused on rescuing such children and giving them a new life.Lalitha plays a vital role in the survival and safety of vulnerable children in the red light areas. As SPID is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public, we can support and strengthen SPID’s mission to save children. Donate generously.Donation to SPID’s fundraiser on Give.do“I have limited funds and very limited space, and if I had the funds, I would be able to rescue many more children and provide them with more comfort. With folded hands, I plead with you that you help us with funds in large numbers and support us in providing us children with a decent life. Become a part of the mission,” pleads LalithaDonate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse.NGO's 80G number: AADAS3217RF20212NGO's 12A number: AADAS3217RE20214

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“I saw a girl, barely 7 or 8, being pushed into flesh trade. Her cries for help still echo in my ears. There were men as old as 60 r*ping the innocent child. That was the day I knew my mission in life was to get these children out of the hell-like conditions in red-light areas. They are nothing short of hell and no child deserves to grow up in this environment” says Vinay Vasta, founder of Social Activities Integration, an organisation committed to freeing children trapped in red-light areas.Vinay and his NGO have been able to provide education, medical care and nutrition to over 2,500 children. But his dream to provide safe shelter to children remains unrealized. “We do our best to keep these children safe during the day but sadly they are forced to go back to the red light areas at night as we don’t have a home for them. Your donation can help us build a safe home for children of sex workers and prevent them from being pulled into prostitution. Donate to make this dream a realityDonate 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).Life in red light areas“S*x workers use their homes which are barely 6 feet by 4 feet for their business. They invite customers in the presence of their children. Their children not only witness abuse but experience it too. Just imagine a child being told that all she can ever become in life is a pr*stitute”, Vinay shares as he explains the extent of abuse children face in red light areas.This is a life that thousands of children are forced to live behind closed doors where they suffer abuse and exploitation morning, noon and night.A ray of hopeVinay has been relentlessly trying to give children the care and education they deserve. He has provided quality English education to thousands of children, enabling them to secure a livelihood out of red-light areas. Several children taught by Vinay are today leading successful lives as professionals and Government employees. However the sad reality is that Vinay and his NGO, in the absence of a permanent shelter home, are unable to provide round the clock safety to these children, which is essential for their well-being.Your donations can enable SAI to build a shelter home for the children of sex workers and usher in a new tomorrow for them, away from the horrors of red-light areas.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to provide safe shelter for children of sex workers and save them from abuse and second generation pr*stitution.NGO's 80G number: AACTS0408EF20216NGO's 12A number: AACTS0408EE20028

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We are an IT-enabled tree plantation NGO adopting agroforestry techniques to maximise socio-environmental impact. Our objective is to reduce the carbon footprint of the global public by mobilising them towards environmental conservation. Along with developing a healthy environment, we are fighting back the demons of pollution and purifying the air.Our vision is to develop a lush-green and bio-diverse sustainable world for future generations with the core philosophy of, “planting trees for the people, by the people”. SankalpTaru has a sole purpose of painting Earth green with trees and in this process bringing economic sustainability to poor rural communities by creating livelihood opportunities.

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1.	A new study has revealed that that air pollution in Delhi is responsible for approximately 10k to 30k annual deaths in the city. This means the capital city loses 80 lives every day to pollution from PM2.5. Leading researchers of the study include Joshua Apte from the University of Texas, Julian Marshall from the University of Minnesota, Michael Brauer from the University of British Columbia and Dr Aaron Cohen from Health Effects Institute. Now, with the recent study, it can be inferred that the number of people who died every hour in Delhi because of air pollution has increased by three times in nearly 20 years. The current study also emphasises that if no action is taken, these numbers could rise by 20 to 30 percent. Outdoor air pollution is the fifth largest killer in India. 2. The Central Ground Water Board told the Supreme Court that the groundwater is depleting 0.5m to 2m per year at different places in the city and could lead to the crisis if not halted. The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the governments for not taking any step to tackle the "serious problem" of groundwater depletion in the national capital. 
 1. Planting 15000 native trees on the identified community land of the Panchayat which is at the top of Aravalli hills, near Manesar Haryana. 2. The area shall be fenced for their protection.3. This model has the following principle:-a) Build – A barren land is identified and taken from a community on lease and then the soil is treatedagainst the deficient micro and macronutrients. Then saplings of the trees are planted on a regular interval and fed them with the required nutrient or disease-fighting medicine on a regular basis.b) Grow – These saplings when once planted are maintained by our team 24x7. They are regularlywatered and manured. We maintain the forest for 5 years.c) Transfer – The mini forest is given back to the community after the trees become self-sufficient andtheir roots are able to fetch the groundwater on their own. The community could use the minor produce from the forest like twigs, leaves, fruit, fodder etc but they can’t cut the trees as per our agreement with them.4. Proper irrigation facility is also required for the trees to flourish in the initial stage. Hence digging ofa borewell and utilising the water in the most efficient way is also part of this project. We will also be building water reservoirs like a pond for collecting the rainwater and hence ultimately recharging the ground water.5. Awareness sessions under Project CARE( Conservation of Aravalli through Education) would also be conducted by us in the nearby schools and villages to make people aware of the environment and its effect on us. 
 By planting 15000 native trees in a barren land on Aravalli hill near Manesar, Haryana, we are expectingthe following outcomes:-1. These trees will act as green lungs for Delhi NCR.2. Aravallis are the water recharge zone of Delhi NCR. Growing trees will help us in recharging thedepleted water table.3. These trees will act as a shield against the dust storms coming from the Thar Desert and hence will reducepollution in the city.4. This will inspire others to take up similar initiatives in the region which is being highly degraded dueto mining activities.5. It will also promote biodiversity in the area and thus increase both fauna and flora.6. It will benefit the community by providing them with fruit and fodder bearing trees.7. Educating the students will help us make our future generation more sensitive towards the environment.

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With the increase in global warming, the effect of climate change can be seen in all the regions. However, the effect on developing countries is much more due to the economic conditions of the lower income group. India being an agrarian country is mostly dependent on monsoon and due to climate change the agriculture cycle is facing a turmoil causing a lot of losses to the farmers and pushing them in debts. 
 Sustainability and development when brought together can do wonders, hence we decided to inculcate sustainable and affordable agriculture to these farmers' lives by enabling them in agroforestry. Plantation of fruit species along with the normal routine crops will not only green the area but also help in holding the top soil from erosion and increasing the farmers' income by providing him a more source of livelihood.Agroforestry not only is an attempt to sequester as much carbon as possible using the agriculture lands but also helping farmers mitigate the risk of crop failure by giving them additional source of income. This rural livelihood support model is our effort to green India along with supporting the farmers. 
 A single tree sequester 22kgs of carbon dioxide per year. Not only carbon sequestration but the groundwater recharge of the area is naturally done by trees. The main source of our living i.e. oxygen is only provided by these green creatures whether it be a tree or phytoplankton.Apart from these, the cooling effect provided by them along with many medicinal uses of its NTFP is valuable. Moreover, these high quality grafted saplings will start providing fruits to the farmers in 2-3 years thus increasing his economic and social condition.A single tree can provide :Sequester 1.9 Tonnes of CO2Provide 3.7 Tonnes of O2INR 450/- per season income to the farmers on sale of fruits

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Agriculture is an economic activity which has been historically associated with men due to its physically challenging roles and labour. However, did you know that women form the backbone of agriculture and its allied activities? From sowing, to weeding, to growing fruits and vegetables as ancillary activities on the field, and to selling in the market, women are crucial at every step of the way. Despite them forming the backbone, out of the 73.2% women who are involved in agriculture, only 12% own the land they work on and only 8% own their agricultural income. It is the need of the hour to provide women farmers their due by helping them generate additional income and sense of ownership from their lands. 
 SankalpTaru Foundation through its Rural Livelihood Support Program plants fruit-bearing trees on the lands of farmers across 20 states and Union Territories of India. One of its crucial component is the emphasis given to Women Farmers with their own landholdings or who control agricultural activities at their farm as the major point of contact. Through this special campaign on International Women's Day 2021, we aim to plant trees on the lands of only women farmers from the proceeds of the campaign. The plantation of fruit bearing trees are an excellent source of sustainable income and high returns for the women farmers with minimum upkeep. Top quality of fruit bearing saplings with a reduced maturity time will be provided to ensure that women farmers are able to reap harvest from their trees in a shorter amount of time. 
 The impact of the campaign will be tenfolds as an empowered woman empowers her family and her community. Fruit-bearing trees provide the women farmers with the power to not only get financially independent but also venture into the food-processing industry from the fruits they produce in the coming years. The stable and increased income will make them eligible for institutional credit, and inspire other women farmers in the area, creating a chain reaction. In 2019-2020 alone, SankalpTaru Foundation has planted trees on the lands of 15,000 women farmer beneficiaries and has helped its previous beneficiaries sell tonnes of fruits ranging from Pomegranate, Lemon, Guava, Orange, Custard Apple, Lemon, Arecanut in the market. Through the campaign, we wish to add thousands of more trees on the farms of women farmers and help get them their due credit in Agriculture. In addition to the economic and societal impact, the plantation of thousands of trees also helps the environment tremendously through improving soil quality, afforestation, improving water table and enhancing local biodiversity. Donate more than Rs. 150/- and receive :<ul><li>Certification of appreciation</li><li>Tree tag with your name</li><li>Tree location on Google map</li><li>Income tax exemption</li></ul>

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Sundarbans is a mangrove area formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal.This massive forest and tiger reserve is one of the world's natural wonders as it creates a unique ecotone between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Mangrove Forests are among the most powerful nature-based solutions to climate changeas they cover just 0.1 percent of the planet's surface but store up to 10 times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests.Moreover, they act as a rich source of biodiversity, shields from natural disasters by forming a barrier to storms to protect coastlines and farmsand also provide livelihood to local fishermen.But, Sundarbans have gone through massive destruction in the last few years primarily due to soil erosion and sea level rise in Bay of Bengal. 
 SankalpTaru has initiated Mangrove restoration in Sundarbans where we have already planted 30000+ trees. From nursery raising, to transporting the saplings through boat to the river banks, to plantation and maintenance will all be done by SankalpTaru along with the villagers. This not only regreen the area but also will help in providing a barrier to the storms, cyclones and tsunamis, further giving livelihood options to the community. 
 Mangrove forests are able to store three to four times more carbon than the forests which are found on land. Mangroves are able to store and stock pile carbon from the atmosphere during their growing period from 50 metric tons to as much as 220 metric tons per acre.Moreover, Sundarbans with mangroves will protect the community from floods and storms. Also, providing a source of additional income to the villagers.