"My son used to kick me when he was in my womb. Why make an issue when he kicked me in my old age?" reasons a very forgiving Shakti Dasi. The widow travelled 2300 kms from Tripura to Vrindavan after her only son violently beat her with a burning plank of wood and broke her knee one evening. She had to leave behind the business she had built with her husband who had died a few years back. Shakti ended up on the streets of Brindavan begging for food and shelter. But when Winnie Singh of Maitri saw Shakti in a frail state in tattered clothes, she brought her to the shelter home where Shakti gets food, care and medicines. What more, with Maitri’s intervention, Shakti reconciled with her son - and daughter-in-law, and now travels home to Tripura twice a year to spend time with her grandchildren. But she is not leaving Maitri, as this has become her family.Not every elderly widow who comes to Vrindavan after being abandoned by her family gets as lucky as Shakti. Many of them often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/ce101369-528c-4d37-bc1d-1118b9925af3.jpg" />Maitri’s Project Jeevan to the rescueAbandoned, elderly widows are the amongst the most vulnerable in India. After being thrown out of their often abandoned by their own children and are forced to beg for food and shelter. “Through Project Jeevan, Maitri houses aging widow mothers in two ashrams in Vrindavan and Radhakund (Mathura), providing them with wellness and well-being. The programme also reaches out to widow mothers beyond the ashrams with fruit, milk and healthcare services,” explains Winnie Singh, co-founder and executive director, Maitri India.Save homeless elderly widows from begging on the streetsMost widows who make their way to Vrindavan are abandoned by their families, often after years of abuse. They come here hoping they will spend the rest of their days in prayer and devotion. But most live in impoverished conditions on the streets and in dingy rooms. Since poor living conditions often cause a wide range of health ailments, including respiratory infections and chronic conditions, Maitri comes to their rescue through its Project Jeevan.The project aims to:<ul><li>Provide 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 on and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Project Jeevan needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. Donate now.“Maitri urgently needs your support to provide food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie.Maitri believes in a woman’s right to dignity in life and death, more so a mother. 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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“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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“My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer and it left the entire family devastated. I was told the cost of treatment would run into lakhs. I was barely managing to make ends meet and there was nothing I could do to save Swaroop. But the Nargis Dutt Foundation stepped in and took care of all the expenses. I can’t even imagine the consequences had they not been there for my son,,” says teary-eyed Devendra.The helplessness that Devendra felt is not uncommon among low-income families of cancer patients. There are many who helplessly see their dear ones, including children, lose their life in the most painful manner. Nargis Dutt Foundation has ensured that thousands of families don’t see this fate. It’s been a ray of hope for thousands of cancer patients since its inception over 40 years back. You can help save many more patients with cancer. 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). The cost of each chemotherapy is as much as ₹15,000 and a cancer patient can require between 6 to 12 sessions. The hefty cost for cancer treatment is well beyond the reach for poor families that are barely surviving on two square meals a day. Help Nargis Dutt Foundation provide treatment to poor cancer patients and save them from a slow and painful death.Giving hope to cancer patients“I was just 13 when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. When I saw my mother struggling for life it left a lifelong impact on me. Her condition had deteriorated to such an extent she was almost unrecognisable. I know how it feels like to lose a loved one to cancer and I am not alone in my grief. There are thousands of people struggling to save their family members,” says Priya, daughter of noted actress Nargis Dutt, who lost her life to cancer, and in whose name the NGO has been founded. Priya has made it her life’s mission to save as many cancer patients as she can, but she can not do it alone. Nargis Dutt Foundation needs your support. Your donation can not only save cancer patients but can give life to entire families.Need for the fundraiserCancer is often seen as a death sentence. But doctors say that if detected early and if a patient receives essential treatment, the illness can be defeated and the person can return to their lives. “Treatment of cancer often depends on multiple factors including the type of cancer and the stage in which it is detected. Some patients require surgery while some can be cured with just chemotherapy or immunotherapy. “Whatever may be the need, our nonprofit supports patients till the time they are cancer free. We not only take care of the cost of treatment but even assist patients with nutrition which is vital in the fight against cancer. Moreover, we ensure that family members who are already facing immense hardships get proper accommodation and food during treatment so they don’t suffer any further,” says the NGO leader. With your support, Nargis Dutt Foundation can help patients win the fight against cancer and save their families from grief of losing a loved one.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted fundraising platform, to support Nargis Dutt Foundation in their mission to give life-saving chemotherapy and care to cancer patients who can not afford treatment.

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VigyanShaala is driven by a belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a better world through science.We are on the mission to enable the innovators of tomorrow to achieve their dreams by bringing science, technology, and learning to their doorstep today. VigyanShaala is determined to create equality in STEM education and opportunities for the most marginalised across India. We believe that, if given a chance, the future Ramanujams, CV Ramans, Janaki Ammals and Kalpana Chawlas will come from previously underserved communities. We are working to build one of the largest inclusive global communities in STEM. Through carefully-developed ecosystems, we can eradicate inequalities and help even the most marginalized-- those who must innovate to survive-- to actually thrive in STEM careers. The world faces so many new scientific challenges, and we believe the solutions to these lie in bringing new minds to the table. Our humble beginnings are rooted in a volunteer movement started in 2015 by Indian graduate students based across the globe to take the magic of hands-on science to the remotest corners of India. We have engaged 14,000+ school and college students and trained several researchers in science popularization through 55+ workshops across the length and breadth of India. We have come a long way, from a volunteer group engaged in science popularization and communication to set up a not-for-profit organization.

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STEM is abbreviation for Science, Technology , Engineering and Mathematics disciplines. A strong foundation in STEM is essential for equipping youth with the quality to solve a range of complex problems. Problem solvers from a range of backgrounds with quality hands-on exposure in STEM and skills are imperative to shape development for India's last mile. Learning by doing or hands-on experiential learning is one of the most efficient ways to shape STEM skills for young students. In-fact, in India, as many as 6 out of 10 (60%) colleges are located in rural areas with an acute shortage of infrastructure and human resources. A rural student receives less than 5 opportunities/year to experience practical hands-on learning in STEM through high school to graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, these challenges are exacerbated for the rural students both colleges and schools. VigyanShaala is Building Innovative Ecosystems in partnership with rural colleges and schools to bridge this learning divide. 
 At VigyanShaala, we are democratising opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by closing the access, attainability and quality gap in STEM education. Through our unique data drive approach to identify key barriers, cross age peer-mentoring and nurturing local undergraduates as community role models we are bridging the learning divide for rural students. In a year, STEM Fellow receives 24 Mentoring sessions from Vigyanshaala’s vetted global pool of professionals, 150 hours of training, undertakes 2 research projects and reaches 100+ school students. This comprehensive experience builds STEM skills, independent creative thinking, extensive professional development and community leadership. Our STEM fellow/s acts as local role model/s reaching schools catering to extremely marginalised communities. Hence, attaining scale while remaining sensitive to the local variables. Through STEM fellows, each school will receive ~10 outreach sessions, assistance in learning and support from VigyanShaala in identifying young talent and nurturing early on.  
 At VigyanShaala, we are democratising opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by closing the access, attainability and quality gap in STEM education. Through our unique data drive approach to identify key barriers, cross age peer-mentoring and nurturing local undergraduates as community role models we are bridging the learning divide for rural students. In a year, STEM Fellow receives 24 Mentoring sessions from Vigyanshaala’s vetted global pool of professionals, 150 hours of training, undertakes 2 research projects and reaches 100+ school students. This comprehensive experience builds STEM skills, independent creative thinking, extensive professional development and community leadership. Our STEM fellow/s acts as local role model/s reaching schools catering to extremely marginalised communities. Hence, attaining scale while remaining sensitive to the local variables. Through STEM fellows, each school will receive ~10 outreach sessions, assistance in learning and support from VigyanShaala in identifying young talent and nurturing early on.

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In India, 2 out of 3 girls that study Science and Engineering at university in India do not end up in the workforce. Despite having the highest percentage (48.8%) of female STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates globally, India severely lags behind the global average (29.3%) with only 14% female participation in STEM workforce. Lack of Visible role models, Gender Stereotypes insufficient STEM experience, and socio-cultural challenges dent their confidence. Thus pushing them out through the ‘Leaky pipeline’.  Due to these challenges, women (including postgraduates) who do secure jobs quickly fall through the cracks in the formative years. The leaky pipeline for women in STEM exists, especially when transitioning into jobs or continuing to higher STEM careers. The economic cost of the leaky pipeline is severe since the innovation, technology, perspectives, and demands of half the population are extensively overlooked. 
 Acknowledging the problems endured by women of the modern world, we designed the program “KALPANA” of VigyanShaala. Kalapana aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM disciplines by widening the access to opportunities for every aspiring undergraduate girl in STEM. It’s design stresses mentoring, career development, and research experience to successfully place every fellow on a high confidence STEM path. Thanks to a rigorous scientific approach coupled with personal experiences of the core team of women in STEM from various backgrounds, VigyanShaala has expertise and  understanding that can help girls thrive in STEM careers. Kalpana is the outcome of a passionate and data-driven approach to creating free access to science for all girls regardless of their backgrounds. Kalpana has embarked on fixing the “leaky pipeline”  in STEM. We are actively working on various challenges faced by women in STEM. Here is a glimpse of how we are addressing the prime issues:  Challenges -----&gt; Solution strategy Low visibility of relatable role models in STEM ----&gt; Mentorship by leading female scientists Stereotyping of women’s abilities -----&gt; Programs &amp; sessions with women leaders in STEM fields Stereotyping of STEM work ------&gt; Career planning, masterclasses and vocational training Insufficient STEM experience -----&gt; Hands-on experiments and collaborative research projects. Low agency amongst girls ------&gt; Scholarships and connections to pathways to higher education Family-work conflicts -----&gt; Workshops designed to prevent early marriage and give girls agencyThrough our interventions, our fellows 1) Achieve Career and Vision clarity 2.  Make An individual development plan 3. Gain Advanced Research Experience 4. And Build Networking and communication skills. These experiences and skills provide our fellows a competitive edge for marching into a high confidence trajectory towards scientific jobs or higher studies in STEM at leading global and national universities.  
 The true impact of what we are doing will be when you go to the doctor and she is one of our inspiring alumni, or the next breakthrough in healthcare, energy storage or the best gadgets are invented by a young Indian who was mentored by VigyanShaala's Kalpana.  Until that day, we are proud to say we haveMentored 1250+ girls from 80+ districts across 20 Indian states with the help of 100 global mentors based across 15 countries . As one of our Kalpana fellows, put it, “I've cleared some of my queries troubling me ever since I started college. I've met many different people from different fields, learned many things from them. Kalpana sure is gonna leave an imprint in my life. Every mentor, coordinator and people here are very reassuring and dependable. It feels like I can do anything with so many people by my side” ! Girls who were too shy to speak at all, are now engaging in exciting STEM debates and discussing and collaborating on exciting projects with their peers across India. Looking ahead we aim to build an integrated platform for mentoring-coaching, performance tracking and partnerships management for internship opportunities for fellows. We have set ourselves an audacious goal to mentor and nurture 10,000 girls by 2023 while preparing a strong tech foundation for scale to 1 Million girls by 2030 with quality mentoring, STEM training and career coaching.

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