"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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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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Sathi (Society for Assistance to Children in Difficult Situations) is a national award-winning Indian non-profit working with children in vulnerable situations. Sathi has been doing this work for over 27 years. Founded by Pramod Kulkarni, an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Sathi has worked across the landscape of India to put children’s lives on track and ensure a stable future for every child. Sathi’s work includes: (1) the rescue of runaway and separated children from railway platforms and resettling them with families or childcare institutions; (2) engaging with government-run childcare institutions and working towards resettling children who languish in institutions without family contact; and (3) working with children in street and slum situations and helping them secure valid legal identity documents which will in turn grant them access to social protection schemes of the state. Sathi has had humble beginnings in the rugged district of Raichur in Karnataka; but has over the years expanded in geography and scale. Sathi has worked in more than 40 locations in 14 states across India and has reached out to more than a 100,000 child beneficiaries directly.Sathi’s most notable achievements include pioneering work in the rescue and rehabilitation of Children in Contact with Railways (CCR); this has resulted in the design and development of best practices for the rescue, counselling, restoration and aftercare of children. Sathi is known for this pioneering work across the social sector. Many non-profits making an entry into this space are mentored by Sathi.A second area of work includes working with Children in Street and Slum Situations (CiSS). Sathi has worked with thousands of children on the streets, otherwise deprived of basic health and education facilities. In recent years, Sathi has worked with global organisations to provide children with a unique digital identity and link this identity with social welfare schemes of state and central governments.Sathi’s work with government-run childcare institutions in 12 states across the country has helped resettle thousands of children who were languishing in institutions without individual attention and the scope for growth. Sathi has worked for the welfare of these children - especially in areas of health and education. Sathi has also designed and developed unique models in this space. A key feature of Sathi’s work in these childcare institutions is the ability to work with Children with Special Needs including challenging mental health conditions.A rare feature that distinguishes Sathi from many non-profits is the combination of a strong field presence and the ability to network and advocate for the cause at local and national levels. Sathi is proud to have contributed to a number of key policy developments within childcare including for Children in Contact with Railways. A number of individuals, institutions and Governments have recognised and honoured Sathi’s work; Sathi has received many accolades and awards along its journey including the National Award for Child Welfare from the Honourable President of India in 2015.

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Sonu Kumar is 12 years old and is from Jharkhand. He used to work with his parents as a labourer as their economic condition was so poor.

When Sonu was scolded and beaten by his mother for not going to work on one occasion, he ran away to his grandmother’s house. Unfortunately, he boarded the wrong train and found himself in an unfamiliar place with no family.

Sathi found him sleeping at the railway platform a few days later and we took him safely to our rehabilitation centre. Since Sonu’s education was in its infancy, Sathi initially had difficulty locating his village. However, we contacted local police and soon his parents were traced.

Once Sonu was reunited with his family, Sathi counseled his parents against physical abuse and encouraged them to enrol Sonu into a school. Seeing their economic condition, Sathi promised to help them financially to support his education.

Today, Sonu is back with his family without the pressure of working as he attends school. Sathi arranged for all his educational costs to be paid for by the government so Sonu’s family are alleviated from additional expenses.

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Visit date: 23rd SeptemberGive team: Ritu Jain Disha is a bastion of safety and care for the countless specially abled children that walk through its doors, and GIVE's visit to the premises only confirmed that. Our first interaction was with the project head Ms. Bharti Kunteta. She informed us about Disha Foundation's holistic approach to education, which includes workshops for parents, special community awareness programs, and training programs for teachers to manage specially-abled children. She spoke with passion of a new kind of "theater therapy" that indulged the kids creative spirits and helped them work through their disabilities. Deepak, who has down syndrome, and Rohit, who has cerebral palsy were two kids from the vocational arts class who came to take our breakfast order. They were going to prepare our meals under the supervision of the chef. After that, Neha and Prayati took us to the classrooms where we observed the kids learning. It was incredible seeing the professionalism and specialization in the imparting of education to these specially-abled kids. The staff were motivated, driven and empathetic towards the children. Undoubtedly our favorite part of the trip was meeting the children. Although suspicious at first, they opened up in time and were full of smiles and hugs. Neha told me their individual stories and their current status. It was incredible to see the improvement after coming to Disha. When we spoke to them, they told us all about their time at Disha and remarked on how happy they were there.It was a pleasure playing and laughing with them and we cannot wait to see them again! Help us extend Disha Foundation's reach and realize the potential of even more specially-abled children. Donate now!

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With cases of missing children coming in day by day the need for funds is at an all-time high. Our partners support our journey to protect young boys and girls at railway stations across India. But we need your help to do it! SATHI is undergoing a dire financial crunch but we still do our best. We've rescued hundreds of children abandoned at these stations and provided support to all who need it. Check out the graphic below to find out more. Despite our noble intentions, we can't do this alone. Please donate and help us serve the countless innocent souls who don't have a place to stay. Their suffering is all of ours. Save a life. Donate now.

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Hundreds of children run away from their homes every day in India, mostly as a refuge from negligent parents, pressures at school, child abuse and at times, simply because of an argument at home. However, the time it takes for a runaway to become a "platform child" is frighteningly short. 
 Our staff visit railway platforms on a daily basis to identify runaway children. Once identified, children are registered with the Child Welfare Committee so families can be traced. Then they are brought to our home placement centre where they are provided with food, shelter and care.We organise regular counselling sessions, de-addiction centres, and informal education classes for children, which help their reintegration with social life. Those who are reluctant to go home are enrolled into our home orientation camp and if a family can’t be traced, they are referred to other organisations. 
 Early intervention not only saves a child from the dangers of platform life but it makes repatriation easier, as the child is more willing to return. Our rehabilitation centre supports every step of this process.

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