In Vrindavan, thousands of elderly widow mothers face the harsh reality of abandonment and suffering. With no one to turn to, many are left begging on the streets, exposed to heat, cold and rain,Donate so that Maitri can provide shelter, food, clothes and medical support to abandoned elderly mothers now. Give generously.Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singn and his wife Winnie Singh and have witnessed many cases of widow mothers being abandoned on the streets of Vrindavan, one of the holiest places in India. “Children leave their mothers as soon as they become widows. The children start feeling the burden. This has become a practice in today's society that money comes first and everything else later,” says Winnie whose Maitri India, rescues widowed mothers from the streets of Vrindavan.Many widowed elderly mothers often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. And Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help, but because of lack of funds, Winnie and Maitri are in a position to do it. Gen Bhopinder Singh is like a brother to many widow mothers."Elderly widows don't have shelter. They sleep in cowsheds over sacks. They don't have a blanket. Nights are really difficult for them," shares Gen Bhopinder Singh.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Maitri aims to:<ul><li>Provide shelter and nutritious 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 and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul>Why donate to MaitriWinnie needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. “Maitri urgently needs your support to provide nutritious food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie. “You can become the family they were denied. Hold their hands so they don't need to beg ever again,” says Gen Bhopinder Singh. Let’s rescue abandoned widows mothers from the streets of Vrindavan and give them a better future. Donate now.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, Of the 250 the children rescued from abuse and exploitation, around 70 of them 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 Ahilyanagar, 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 good number 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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“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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Underprivileged women are upskilled to make handcrafted products leading to creatve dignity

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Marginalized children suffering from terminal illnesses are gifted a soft toy to act as a buddy and provide a sense of Hope, Joy and Cheer

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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EF-bj-ZUrc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SVATANYA</a>, a Responsible Social Enterprise helping marginalized women in urban slums has been working towards Women Empowerment, Skilling, Livelihoods and Environment Sustainability for 10+ years. It helps by providing them <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1kqFwDOqKg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">capacity building, raw material, design expertise and complete handholding</a> to enable them to work from the safe confines of their homes. Being environmentally conscious all products are made in a sustainable manner helping the women become financially independent, thereby enabling a socially and environmentally responsible society.Team <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EF-bj-ZUrc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SVATANYA </a>is a dependable, committed and efficient workforce from the unorganized sector creating an impact aligned to United Nations SDGs:<ol><li>No Poverty through Decent Work &amp; Economic Growth: 1000+ women have been trained to stitch, sew and use machines and those with computer skills to manage administrative tasks. Incomes for hundreds of women have risen from 100 to 300% and scaled up from 0 to 4 figures</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVpomudaDfo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gender Equality: </a>Women are upskilled to enable a sense of identity, and achieve self-efficacy and financial independence</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWe1XktGsXE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Responsible Consumption &amp; Production </a>- We use sustainable fabrics and upcycle/recycle stock material/waste from partner organizations to minimize environmental impact</li><li>Good Health &amp; Well Being – To further our impact, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmarynCare/posts/pfbid026xZsh2PqqC5mUHzFGTMXq8JLjyUpzgb1RVib7wAEepjKv68p84e528rLpDcotLFvl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">toys handcrafted by SVATANYA women </a>are distributed to underprivileged children – especially those <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmarynCare/posts/881737215581402" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">fighting terminal illnesses</a>. We have a two-pronged approach of training /livelihood to women and Joy to children. 4500+ underprivileged children have been impacted so far. More information on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmarynCare/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">AmarynCare FB page</a></li></ol>

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SVATANYA India Foundation

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A Buddy for every Brave heart ❤️ is how we kickstarted Daan Utsav! After 29 March, we were back at the Paediatric surgery ward of AIIMS Mother &amp; Child Unit on 02nd Oct for gifting Super Teddies and counseling kids ranging from 2 months to 15 year olds to provide Hope and emotional support through their major surgeries! Trained 1200+ marginalized women, Joy to 5795+ underprivileged children and upcycled thousands of tons of waste material, we look forward to your support to our ambitious plans for the coming year!

Daan Utsav Kick off on 02nd Oct 2026

After celebrating Diwali, Children's Day, Christmas &amp; New Year in 2025 with kids fighting Cancer we spent a few hours in AIIMS Paediatric Surgery ward in March 2026. Mothers of kids upto 2 year olds and kids upto age of 16 years were counseled and gifted Super Teddies to provide vital mental support through their surgery journeys! A buddy for every brave heart! ❤️ Trained 1175+ marginalized women, Joy to 5750+ underprivileged children and upcycled thousands of tons of waste material, we look forward to your support to our ambitious plans for the coming year!

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<a href="https://linktr.ee/SVATANYA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SVATANYA</a> has been <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1kqFwDOqKg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">upskilling women since 2013</a> and has engaged with 1200+ women hailing from 11 States across India living in Urban slums yet denied the opportunity to explore their potential and be self reliant. It started with the pandemic but the disproportionate impact on women and their livelihood has only gone worse since. As per estimates India's female LFPR is around 31% to 32.4% much below global average of 49% - 51.4%. While it's better in rural ranging between 36.6% and 45.9%, in urban it's notably lower, between 24.8% - 27.7%Under Project Hope, we <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGOYotDDy0A" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">train underprivileged women</a> in urban slums to make beautiful handcrafted Sustainable Soft Toys. This not only <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVpomudaDfo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">helps them upskill and earn a livelihood </a>but that too in a manner that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWe1XktGsXE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">supports the Environment.</a> The Toys thus created are gifted to underprivileged children fighting terminal illnesses in Government hospitalsProject Hope shall benefit and impact the following set of stakeholders:<ol><li>Marginalized women in urban slums lacking opportunity to Learn, Earn and Grow</li><li>Underprivileged children in fighting terminal illnesses in government hospitals and orphanages</li></ol>The various benefits and impacts of Project Hope are<ol><li>The women get upskilled in the art of handcrafting</li><li>Women earn a livelihood enhancing their confidence and dignity</li><li>Textile waste is upcycled to make Toys supporting the Environment</li><li>Hope &amp; Joy to the underprivileged children in Govt hospitals and shelter homes</li></ol>

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