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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“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.This Christmas, you can gift these kids, through your donations, books and warm clothes.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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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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The Hope House aims to nurture and empower marginalised children to become successful and responsible citizens.Mr Ruby Nakka, the founder, grew up in a children's home in the united Andhra Pradesh for 12 years and it was his childhood desire to help children the the way he was helped.Mr. Nakka was living in the United States with his family that consisted of two adopted girls. It was his girls who reminded his family about the children in need of care and protection in India and also inspired him to forgo their well-paid jobs in the healthcare industry to relocate to India to start the Hope House. He in turn inspired two of his best friends (Manoah and Thomas) to join him in this endeavour.Currently, Hope House offers institutional and non-institutional services for the children. Hope House partners with the Government of India and other like-minded entities such as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Christian Medical College (CMC), and Railway Children.

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We host German volunteers every year for six month beginning from Septmber till March. They engage the girls in various activities including baking.

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DearFriend,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;my name is Mr. Ruby Nakka and I work as the Director of an NGO in Vellore called "The Hope House".&nbsp;&nbsp; You're receiving this message because recently you have extended support towards Padma's college education fund.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She reached the target of Rs. 90,000 yesterday and this message is to acknowledge your generosity and to update a little about Padma.&nbsp;&nbsp; She joined B. Com (Banking &amp; Insurance) evening college.&nbsp;She lives with a kind hearted elderly woman who looks after Padma by providing food and accommodation (near to the college).&nbsp;This money that she has raised will be used towards her educational needs.&nbsp;During the campaign, a generous hearted family had learned about the need for a smart phone for Padma and ordered one on Amazon.&nbsp;She is simply thrilled to death.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She completed the first semester of B. Com with 72% marks despite studying in English medium for the first time.&nbsp;We are very proud of her.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I am hoping to ask Padma to write a letter every month to update you about her activities so that you know where exactly she is standing.&nbsp;Totally 41 of you have contributed towards this fund at an average amount of Rs. 2196.&nbsp;I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the generous help you have extended because I can assure you that Padma will never be in poverty as she is slowly becoming an empowered and confident woman.&nbsp;You deserve a lot of credit for enabling that.&nbsp;God bless.

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As per the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), in 2014, Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India, has the highest number of cases of child sexual abuse. The least of the numbers seem to indicate that at least 40% of Indian children are sexually abused, mostly by their own family members. The conservative culture of India prevents many from speaking and discussing about sex and reproductive health openly (including schools). Hence, many children grow up ignorant to the signs of sexual abuse.Physical injuries of victims of child sexual abuse may heal over a period of time, but the psychological scars will remain for life. We work with the Ministry of Women and Child Development of Government of India as a partner for implementing child-line project in Vellore District. One of the ways we have is to visit schools and educate the adolescents on sex and reproductive health. We make an audio-visual presentation and then distribute a colourful comic book called 'Menstrupedia' which beautifully illustrates menstrual hygiene in the most child-friendly manner that anyone can imagine. We intend to distribute 10,000 books in our district to make a net impact one one lakh girls, but we need more funds for that.We believe that this empowerment has many dividends. The educated adolescent knows how to take care of herself, to become tomorrows healthy adult who would pass on that information to her own children in the future. Hence, the impact that we intend to create wouldn't just touch one life, but an entire generation.

Educate 100,000 young girls in Vellore district about puberty and menstrual hygiene

<a href="https://give.do/fundraisers/ruby-and-his-wife-left-their-healthcare-jobs-in-the-us-to-work-with-adoptable-children-with-special-needs-in-india-lets-support-them" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/6ca832c3-b750-4c7e-a718-e9825732e26f.webp" /></a>Hope House is a licensed adoption agency in the state of Tamilnadu but it is a very unique agency, a kind that doesn't exist in the country for now - an exclusive adoption agency for chidlren with special needs. Since all our children are babies but with special needs, our requiremet to visit the hospital is more frequent than normal babies. Currently, we are using a commercial three wheel auto rickshaws which is working out to be quite exhorbitantly expensive and unsafe. We need a vehicle but after an extensive deliberations, we thought we'll get an electric vehicle.We want to get an electric vehicle (Tata Nexon EV Prime). The reasoning behind this vehicle's choice is this:<ol><li>We want a multipurpose vehilce that can be used to take children to the hospital and also take the older children to school</li><li>We want to receive state extended incentives to reduce the cost of the vehilce</li><li>Reduce the overall fuel cost to maintain this vehilce</li><li>Reduce the overall maintanance cost (as it has less number of moving parts as in combustible vehicles)</li></ol>We planned to request all our staff to learn to drive a four wheeler and not have a driver and this will save us literally Rs. 20,000 per month on the cost of the fuel and the cost of recruiting a driver. Also, we have a solar power plant with which we intend to charge our car so that our electricity costs can be kept at bare minimum.

Please help us get an electric vehicle to take adoptable chidlren to the hospital

Hope House is the only 'Specialized Adoption Agency' (SAA) in India that is recognized as the agency to cater exclusively to children with special needs. Our objective is twin fold: 1. Extend the medical services that these children need, from a reputed tertiary level hospital and 2. Place them for adoption within the country as much as possible (as mandated by the principle of adoption). SAA's are funded by the Government but not all expenses are covered. We are grateful for as much support as the Government extends, we are determined to raise the remaining from our supporters and well wishers. 
 We want to raise Rs. 7,20,000 to support 10 children for the following expenses:<ol><li>Food: Each lactogen box costs approximately Rs. 360 and each child needs about 10 of them in a month: (Total costs for 10 children for 12 months is - Rs. 3600/ month/ child X 10 children X 12 months = Rs. 4,32,000)</li><li>Pampers: We try to use cloth diapers as much as we can while at the Hope House but we need pampers when we take them to the Hospital. We need 25 boxes small size pampers at Rs. 816 a box. (25 X Rs. 819 = Rs. 20,475)</li><li>Medical Expenses: We work with a local tertiary level medical institution for medical services which extends generously at free of cost but we do have to purchase medicines and other services: (Rs. 2,50,000 for all 10 children for one year)</li></ol> 
 These funds will enable us to care for 10 special needs children (to extend medical and rehabilitation services) and to place them in adoption within India which is not the norm at this moment.

One time donation of Rs. 5000 can help to give a home to a child with special needs, through adoption, can you help?

Our <a href="www.indiahopehouse.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">children's home</a> has 23 children and eight staff. These are children that are classified as those that need "Care and Protection" and they are sent to us by the state Government. It is a continuous challenge to raise adequate funds to support the nutritional needs of the children. We have to maintain the government stipulated standard of care but such a care requires financial support to maintain. We cannot afford to be in an uncertain situation where we jeopardize the lives of the children which we do not want to do. 
 We are starting a project called "Sanjeevani" (meaning 'immortal') for any donor to remember their loved one by making a one donation of Rs. 10,000. We intend to keep that money in the fixed deposit and only use the 75% of the interest to feed the children on the designated day of the donor while the remaining 25% of the interest is reinvested into the corpus. This way our program is continued without any interruption of lowering the standard of care while allowing the corpus to grow. 
 This will program will feed all the children (23 chidlren) and the staff for a day and it also allows us to maintain the high standards of care that is prescribed in the JJ Act.