Stray dogs and other animals on the streets live a life of acute deprivation. The most painful part is the manner in which they meet their end–lonely and helpless. While some may sustain grave injuries after being run over by vehicles, others are at the risk of starvation and illness. Often, people ignore their plight as they are strays. But not Sudha Narayanan. It’s been almost a decade since Sudha decided to set up a hospital and shelter home for stray dogs and other animals. Sudha’s NGO Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre (CARE), since its inception in 2013, has saved the lives of thousands of stray animals with urgent trauma care and medical help. Sudha has shouldered a significant amount of the cost of treatment for these animals for a decade. But owing to a steep rise in the cost of medicines she is now struggling to keep the doors of CARE open for helpless street animals.  <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/4f78733a-a2d5-485e-8a89-6a722dbc6540.jpg" />CARE cannot bear the cost of critical medicines needed to save sick and injured animals and urgently needs support so it can continue to rescue voiceless animals from the streets. Donate Now.All donations on this platform are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA).Plight of the voicelessStray animals not only suffer from road accidents and bear the brunt of starvation and sickness, but also face unimaginable acts of abuse at the hands of human beings. Sudha says, “People pour acid on stray dogs and cats. They are beaten, have their legs broken and even sexually abused…injured animals often receive no care or attention from people around them. They are forced to crawl into a ditch where they die a painful death unnoticed.”<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/620bc0eb-ae3d-4df4-aa19-dc8ead2d215a.jpg" />CARE has taken up the responsibility of providing life-saving trauma care and medical intervention to the strays. The NGO’s rescue helpline receives numerous calls throughout the day. CARE’s team brings the rescued animals to its trauma care centre, where the sick and the injured are admitted and taken care of. With the help of proper medical care the animals are nursed back to health. The animals who are no longer fit to survive on their own due to serious injuries are kept in the NGO’s shelter home which is currently home to over 150 stray animals including dogs, cats, birds etc. The struggle to stay afloatWith their rescue helplines ringing off the hook and the number of helpless animals increasing with each passing day, CARE is finding it difficult to keep going. “The number of animals we save and shelter are increasing continuously. And if we don't get the support we require, unfortunately these animals will also be left without anybody to look after them. We need a huge amount of money for critical care medicines, for animal care items and for the essential food needed for the sick and injured animals. Help us save their lives because if you don’t help us, we will not be able to help them.” <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/01a38cbb-446f-4a68-aec8-aba3727059a0.jpg" />A loving mother to countless voiceless animals, Sudha is in urgent need of your help to save them from meeting a painful end on the streets. Donate now.Donate on this fundraiser by Give.do to support Sudha in her mission to rescue ill and injured stray animals and provide them urgent medical care.

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India is a megadiverse country with rich flora and fauna, but the biological diversity is in danger. 387 Indian plant species listed under IUCN Red List. Out of 387 plant species, 77 are ‘critically endangered’.<ol><li>We are depleting the Earth’s natural resources, polluting its air and water, destabilising the climate, and driving many of its species to extinction.</li><li>The total forest cover in India is 80.73* million hectares which forms 24.56%* of the geographical area of the country. The country has lost 1.93 million* hectares of forest cover from 2001 to 2020.</li><li>Tree felling almost doubled between 2016-2019 in India: As per the Data from Environment Ministry, 76,72,337 trees were cut down between year 2016-17 to 2018-19</li><li>Air pollution on rise in Indian cities: The researchers speculated that increases in PM2.5 and NO2 in India reflect increasing vehicle ownership, industrialization and the limited effect of air pollution policies to date</li><li>North India staring at severe water crisis during summer 2021: The High temperatures in North India currently and in summer would worsen the water situation. IMD has declared that the March 2021 temperatures in Delhi were the highest in last 11 years.  </li></ol> FBH is an ecological movement envisioned to create spaces where humans coexist in harmony with Nature. An initiative of Heartfulness Institute to partner with global communities to grow, nurture, protect and conserve native, endemic and endangered tree species while ensuring diversity, sustainability and longevity. Diversity<ul><li>Through multi location enabled mini-forests</li><li>Guidance of several agroforestry scientists, forest officers, academicians, and conservationists</li></ul>Sustainability<ul><li>Focus on native, rear and endangered species</li><li>Diverse plantation style in sync with local ecology</li><li>Support of nationwide nurseries to grow highly resilient saplings</li></ul>Longevity<ul><li>Careful selection of identified land</li><li>Involvement of local community</li><li>Focused aftercare and monitoring using geotagging/satellite imagery/third party audits</li></ul>Our Focus is the creation of Ex-Situ conservation sites of Rare and Endangered Species from India’s Biodiversity HotpotsOur projects and plantation drives have involved participants, volunteers and environment enthusiasts from all walks of life, nationalities, corporations, universities, schools, government including collaborations with other non-profit organisationsForestsByHeartfulness has a large hub and spoke network of 18+ active nurseries across India With Systems, process and related infra in place, FBH aims to rapidly increase production to 200 million saplings across more than 28+ nurseries by 2025 from its current 7.5+ million grown presently across Heartfulness centres, India wide to facilitate localised sapling production <ol><li>Conserve endangered tree species: Most FBH projects have this as a key objective, and several endangered tree species are included during species selection.</li><li>Attract biodiversity: The forests are created with highly diverse tree species, native to that region. This results in a highly biodiverse flora attracting lot of birds, bees, reptiles, and small mammals within 1-2 years.</li><li>Increase in water table: Large FBH projects have witnessed tremendous rise in ground water levels owing to extensive rainwater harvesting and bio-mimicry methods.</li><li>Benefits to local communities: Most projects benefit the local communities through a favorable microclimate, supplying medicinal herbs &amp; plants.</li><li>Sequester CO2: High dense forests are known to sequester more CO2 per unit area than traditional farming.</li><li>Agroforestry: To create additional income source to farmers through tree-based agriculture on farm lands.</li><li>Hill restoration: To green the barren hills of India to restore lost habitat</li></ol>

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Nilona dam was built 40 year ago in order to supply water to Yavatmal. Gradually, storage capacity got reduced due to large quantity of accumulated silt leading to reduction of water supply to Yavatmal. Afterwards, Prayas took a pledge and carried out desilting project starting from April to June 2015. Team of 50 volunteers at Prayas, Yavatmal worked hard and removed 35,000 trollies silt and were given free to farmers of surrounding villages in order to increase the fertility of their farms. 12,000 citizens had visited Nilona dam for Shramadan. Citizens of Yavatmal contributed Rs. 25 lakh and remaining Rs. 11.43 lakh were provided by government of India. 
 For 2016, target of removing 1 lakh trollies silt has been set and will be distributed to farmers of surrounding villages for no cost. The actual work of desilting has been started on 6th March. Till now, 500+ trollies have been desilted. Our aim is to remove around 1000-1200 trollies silt per day. We will be spreading awareness in Yavatmal about proper water usage along with tree plantation and catchment area treatment so as to reduce the silt accumulation in future. 
 Citizens of Yavatmal have already taken the ownership of the project. The government of India also came forward to work with Prayas on this project. This became the PPP project model, which can be replicated anywhere. The fertility of agricultural field will get improved by use of silt and followed by increasing the farm yield. Also, awareness about proper use and conservation of natural resources will increase. Through awareness programs we intend to sensitize the cause and work on building capacity of our volunteers.

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Our cause is to make India carbon smart by fostering a deep connection with nature through innovative educational programs and community initiatives. We focus on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and nurturing a generation that values and protects our planet. Join us in cultivating love, sensitivity, and gratitude towards nature.

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The Social Purpose Trust is passionately committed to environmental preservation and sustainability. Our cause is centered on addressing the pressing issue of climate change and fostering a carbon-smart India. We believe that a healthy environment is foundational to the well-being of all living beings and essential for the sustainable development of our communities and economy.  Our environmental initiatives focus on:  1. Reducing Carbon Emissions: Through programs like the Carbon Smart India Fellowship and Solar Saathi, we promote the adoption of renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar panels, to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.  2. Enhancing Public Awareness: We organize events like the Green Marathon to raise awareness about the importance of carbon-smart behaviors and the urgent need for climate action. These events engage the community, inspire collective action, and promote sustainable lifestyles.  3. Supporting Reforestation: Our OffseTree program provides tools like a carbon calculator and partners with NGOs to facilitate tree plantation projects. These efforts help offset carbon emissions, restore ecosystems, and enhance biodiversity.  4. Encouraging Waste Management: By promoting waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy practices, we aim to minimize landfill waste and reduce the environmental impact of waste generation.  5. Fostering Eco-Entrepreneurship: We provide training and support for eco-entrepreneurs to develop and scale sustainable business solutions that address environmental challenges.  At The Social Purpose Trust, we believe that everyone has a role to play in protecting our environment. By empowering individuals and communities with knowledge, tools, and opportunities, we strive to create a greener, more sustainable future for India and the world.

At The Social Purpose Trust, we are passionate about creating a sustainable future where every action contributes to a healthier planet. Our mission is to make India carbon smart by fostering a deep connection with nature through innovative programs and community engagement. We believe in inculcating love, sensitivity, and gratitude towards the environment in everything we do.Flagship Program: Carbon Smart SchoolsOur Carbon Smart Schools initiative is a pioneering effort to weave sustainability into the fabric of education. By establishing Carbon Clubs in schools, we empower students to engage with their environment through hands-on kitchen gardens. This flagship program promotes experiential learning, enhances nutrition, and reduces carbon emissions, nurturing a generation that values and protects our natural world. With Carbon Buddies and monthly Carbon Champions, we celebrate and amplify the efforts of young environmental leaders.Additional Initiatives:- OffseTree: Join us in our 50 Days Tree Plantation Challenge, where we aim to plant over 10,000 trees. Through engaging tree vlogging and short videos, we invite communities to participate, raise awareness, and support our mission to enhance our green spaces.- Green Marathon : Experience the intersection of physical activity and environmental education in our Green Marathon. This event encourages participants to embrace sustainable practices while engaging in a meaningful, active pursuit.Our values of love, sensitivity, and gratitude towards nature drive every initiative we undertake. Your support is vital in helping us cultivate these values and build a greener, more sustainable future for India. Partner with us to make a lasting impact on our planet.

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