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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“What will happen to them after me? I am 80+. I spend sleepless nights,” worries ex-Air Force officer, Group Captain AC Barua while talking about the future of the 28 destitute women under his care. “They have nobody in this world, sometimes they don’t remember their own names. They are absolutely alone,” he informs us as he goes from one room to the other meeting all the women who live at Seneh, the only home where they are loved and taken care of. After fighting for his country all his life, this octogenarian is now fighting to rescue homeless and abandoned women from dying on the streets. But he cannot do it alone. “Everyday I keep on getting calls from here and there. ‘Oh! there’s a woman lying here. Can you help?’ But I don’t dare to go and help because I don’t have the money. I don’t have the resources, our resources are very limited,” explains Gr. Capt. Barua who is lovingly called ‘Sir’ and ‘Deuta’ (father in Assamese) by the residents of Seneh. With your help, 80-year-old Group Captain Barua can fulfill his mission of rescuing abandoned and homeless women from dying on the streets, alone. Donate nowDonate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. All 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).Seneh- a home filled with love, care and hopeThe residents of Seneh often don’t remember who they are, where they have come from. Many times these are women with mental health conditions and considered being a witch due to superstitious beliefs and beaten up as a result. They are victims of domestic abuse or widow mothers who are considered to be a burden on the family. Group Captain Barua has not only rescued them from critical conditions, he has provided them with urgent medical care, food and above all, a free safe shelter where they can live with love and care. Among these residents is Sarala Kalita who fled to save herself from the tortures of her alcoholic husband only to face neglect and trauma from her brothers- and sisters-in-law. “Both my brothers and their wives urged my father to leave me somewhere as they didn’t want to take care of me anymore. One day my brother’s wife didn’t even let me have food at home. She just wanted me to leave and go away. So that’s why, my father got in touch with Seneh through someone, and handed me over to Sir to take care of me,” says Sarita who has found joy in living at Seneh. “Coming to Seneh, it felt like I got a new life altogether. Sir has given me a harmonium. I love singing. It makes me forget everything and takes me to someplace else entirely,” she adds. More women like Sarala can find their way to a loving home like Seneh. All they need is a little bit of your kindness. “It is difficult to make both ends meet”To sustain their daily expenditure, Capt Barua needs approx ₹3 lakh a month and arranging the funds is a mammoth challenge for the NGO. “Our expenses are growing day by day. Residents are growing older, their sicknesses are increasing. At times we have to give them special food. They require more care so we have to get more employees. About half of them require leading around, 1-2 has to be fed also. It will be very difficult to sustain it unless we get help,” he added. One act of your kindness can save these abandoned women, with no one in this world, from struggling on the streets to survive. At 80+ Gr. Capt. Barua cannot sustain Seneh on his own. “With folded hands, I appeal to all. Please come and please help us. Let us help these people, these old people who have nobody in this world. They are dying. They will die on the streets,” he urged. Donate to this fundraiser by Give.do to support retired Air Force officer, Group Captain Barua in his mission to rescue abandoned and homeless women from dying on the streets.

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Society for Applied Value Education (SAVE) was formed to save society by systematically imparting knowledge, wisdom, and values to enable individuals to lead principle-centered life and offer practical holistic services to modern society. Every society needs role models that can be emulated by the masses. SAVE aims to nurture individuals who can excel in their personal and professional life. The core philosophy of SAVE arose from the realization that it is imperative to focus on character development in society as a necessary first step towards advancing as a people, as a nation, and as a civilization. Such a society can only develop when people are practicing the values of peace, love, respect, honesty, kindness, and compassion. We believe that it can be achieved through value education. SAVE strongly believes in the power of value education as a tool of character development. This belief shapes all our programs and the work we do.

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It is imperative to focus on character development in society as a necessary first step towards advancing as a people, as a nation and as a civilization.The Vedic lifestyle training aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills by which they can live by the fine ethical and spiritual standards which beautify a human being while addressing the challenges and obstacles that arise in one's day-to-day material life. The course will also equip participants with guidelines to oversee Vedic behavioral etiquettes and standards in a community.VISION“To ascertain, everyone is spiritually happy, materially well-positioned, and positively identifies themselves in a caring society, where they<ol><li> Responsibly look after their diverse needs</li><li> Can comfortably seek qualified assistance</li><li> Can wholeheartedly extend the same care to others</li></ol> 
 And to facilitate this vision, as part of our mission, we strive to<ol><li>Ensure that the Vedic virtues of care pervade all aspects of society.</li><li>Support and provide specific care services that enhance the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social well-being of all participants.</li></ol> 
 IMPACT [ENGAGEMENTS based on 5S Model]<ul><li>SADHANA [Regulated yoga practices, Mantra meditation etc.]</li><li>SVADHYAYA (Scriptural Study):</li></ul>			-- Sravanam (Hearing Scriptures)			-- Mananam (Recollecting Scriptures)			-- Nidhidhyasanam (Contemplating on Scriptures)			-- Pathanam (Learning Scriptural verses)			-- Kirtanam (Speaking on Scriptures)<ul><li>SEVA [Practical engagements]</li><li>SANGA [Good Association]: Daily group study, Retreats &amp; Get-togethers</li><li>SADACHAR [Vedic behavioral etiquettes]</li></ul>

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It is imperative to focus on character development in society as a necessary first step towards advancing as a people, as a nation and as a civilization. Such a society can only develop when the people are practicing the values of peace, love, respect, honesty, kindness and compassion. It is our belief that it can be achieved through #VALUE_EDUCATION. SAVE strongly believes in the power of value education as a tool for character development. This belief shapes all our programs and the work we do. 
 The aim of this initiative is to systematically impart knowledge, wisdom and values to enable the individuals to lead principle centered life and offer practical holistic services to the modern society. SAVE aims to nurture individuals who can excel in their personal and professional life. 
 This initiative will systematically propagate ancient Indian wisdom and educate all people about principles of a holistic life in order to check the imbalance of values in society and to achieve real unity and peace in the world.SAVE also provides the platform where youth can express the inherent goodness of their heart by becoming instrumental in transforming themselves for the better as well as impacting the lives of others.

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Main Features : <ul><li>Vedic Wisdom </li></ul>		We narrate students various stories from the Ramayan, Mahabharat, and Puranas. We also have regular Gita classes specially designed for Kids.					<ul><li>Meditation &amp; Yoga </li></ul>		Increase alertness and peace of mind. Experience spirituality. Increase your productivity. Improve your focus while studying. Find happiness within.						<ul><li>Sanskrit Learning </li></ul>		Learn important Sanskrit verses in our scriptures and also learn to speak in Sanskrit.<ul><li>Fun Activities &amp; Quiz </li></ul>	Learn things with experience, Storytelling, art, music, and many more.						<ul><li>Sadachar &amp; Samskar </li></ul>	We teach students very practical Vedic culture, and practices with their proper understanding.

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With the outbreak of COVID-19, the economy of the world has drastically declined. In under-developed areas like ours, orphans and needy people are put in difficulty in a struggle for basic elements of life. Amongst the many necessities of life, food always stands on the top. 
 Under the flagship of SAVE, our team of GitaQuest distributed Hygenic and much-needed nutritious food to locals of Vrindavan and Kurukshetra. Prior to the pandemic, many of these local sadhus and saints were well taken care of by the donations of the pilgrims. But unfortunately during this time of difficulty, these kinds of charities to them have drastically declined, thus putting these sadhus and mendicants in urgent need of support. 
 With the funds raised here, we will be able to continue our food-distribution initiative to local sadhus &amp; villagers in an organized way. This will help these people, have healthy food throughout this difficult time, and will thus be a life savior for them. With healthy food in the belly, saints in Vrindavan and Kurushetra will also be able to continue their spiritual practices nicely and break the cycle of hunger.

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