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.

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“The abusers insert a candle or fingers in the vagina of children torture them. If the children don’t relent even then, the abusers 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 the Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), while talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas. In over three decades, the team of SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas in Delhi, such as GB Road, and many from clutches of sex trafficking. While Lalitha has also helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex work, the SPID is focused on rescuing children and giving them a better life.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and need a loving home. SPID needs your support to carry on the mission, to move out of the small shelters that are subject to arbitrary rental increases or landlords’ whims, to permanent locations where she can rescue more children and give them all the love they deserve. Your support will give these children the care and upbringing they need. 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).“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 Lalitha. 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 to this fundraiser for permanent premises through Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform. Help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse. Donate 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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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 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 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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Swasth Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2009 with the vision of Health and Joy for All. Our Mission is to Build an accountable integrated health system with joy.Our first goal is to build an accountable integrated health system for the city of Mumbai which is home to ~30 million people. Towards this goal, we run the following interventions:1) A network of primary health care centers to provide accountable, affordable and accessible primary health care services without a fee to the low income households of Mumbai to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by atleast 50%2) An action research Institute that designs, develops, implements and standardises interventions based on evidence towards building the integrated health system. Currently, the Institute is looking to build a new cadre of health professionals called as “Health Coaches” who become the first point of contact for any health need.Each of our programs provide services without any fee. We request for a donation from our participants and they donate as per their wish. We work towards our Mission through these program driven by our Motto - "Be Healthy, Be Joyful (Swasth Raho, Aanandit Raho)" and anchored in our Core Values.All our policies and processes are designed with our Core Values as the starting point. Subsequently systems and mechanisms for the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of these policies and processes are created to enable a culture fostered by these values.Our 7 Core values are:1. Serving with Empathy2. Bringing Joy3. Innovating for Impact4. Striving for Excellence5. Being Fair and Honest6. Sharing Ownership7.Be the Change

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. We truly appreciate it. 4000+ meals and one oxygen cylinder later, we are now ready to close our fundraiser. The last month has been intense and we are glad we could help India fight the COVID19 crisis along with your support. Stay healthy and stay safe, everyone!

Update 10: 31/0/2021

We have come a long way as we are nearing one month since we started the fundraiser. The battle is not over yet. Still need your support! Contribute now and please share with your friends and family. YOU can make a difference and help fight the COVID19 crisis in India.

Update 9: 28/05/2021

Hi everyone. Your contributions are still as important as they were when we started the fundraiser three weeks back. Thank you to all those who have already supported us until here. We request you to share this with your friends and family as well. All contributions will go a long way. Let's keep going!

Update 8: 24/05/2021

We have crossed 4000+ meals and it is all because of YOU! Thanks, everyone. Hope you continue to support India's COVID19 crisis.

Update 7: 21/05/2021

Hi all, We have now reached nearly 4000 meals across the country and it was all possible with your contributions so a big THANK YOU to each and every one of you. We are grateful for your support and hope you continue with it!

Update 6: 19/05/2021

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In India, every year, 1 in 20 people (~60 million Indians) fall into a cycle of impoverishment because of a health shock, making healthcare expenditure the single largest cause of impoverishment in the country. Health shocks, defined as unpredictable illnesses that diminish health status have a two-fold impact on one’s financial status through both the payments for medical treatment and the income loss from an inability to work. This forces many in India to adopt sub-optimal strategies of coping with this unprecedented financial burden which effectively feeds into other forms of inequity. Based on our grassroots initiatives across the last 12 years, we have identified the following systemic challenges as the key root causes for this situation –<ol><li>Lack of evidence based, standardized and quality primary health care results in urban poor leading to preventable health shocks like stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, etc. which account for over 60% mortality and morbidity amongst urban poor,</li><li>Lack of effective mechanisms to hold providers responsible and accountable for their actions with consumer courts being the only mechanism of accountability which is inaccessible, inconvenient and ineffective</li><li>Low levels of awareness amongst the community resulting in unhealthy health and lifestyle practices</li></ol> 
 We operate a network of 18 ‘no-frills’, ‘just-around-the-corner’, ‘one-stop-shop’ medical centers that provide healthcare services in two departments – family medicine and dentistry. Each of our clinics (Swasth India Medical Centers - SIMC) provide high quality comprehensive services, i.e. consultation, medicines, investigations and procedures, at half the market rates to its customers.With a high focus on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) like Hypertension and Diabetes, we have enabled their diagnosis through proactive screenings and awareness camps in communities and their treatment through our clinic network.Through an introduction of one-of-a-kind Service Level Assurances (called “Warranties”) for patients that define the consequences in case of breach of service by any of our clinics, we aim to building accountability in healthcare service provision. As an example, we offer an “On-time Report Warranty” for our pathology lab services, which means that we shall refund the amount and provide a free report in case the report is not delivered on time. Similarly we provide a “3-year-Warranty” on all our dental treatments. This coupled with our rigorous system of quality control through audits and collection of patient feedback, ensures our patients not only have high quality services, but also effective mechanisms to hold us accountable to this promise.  
 In the last 10-years, we have been successful in creating and implementing extremely innovative solutions with the aim of reducing out-of-pocket expenditure and re-institutionalizing trust and balance in the relationship between a medical service provider and a patient. Till date, we have served over 1 million patients delivering direct patient savings of Rs 150+ Million with a customer satisfaction rating of 4.3 and a process quality compliance of 95%+. Towards the goal of preventing and controlling NCDs, we have screened over 40,000 people in the community and today we treat a portfolio of over 1,500 people for chronic conditions with ~69% of them having their parameters in control. We wish to magnify this impact by catering to a larger patient and community base.

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