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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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“The major problem in society today is the stigma against mentally ill or mentally disabled people. Families feed and care for men who are mentally ill and keep them at home. But no one wants to help women with mental illnesses,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.Sharanalaym’s ‘Jothi’ is a sanctuary for over 100 women facing mental challenges. Women with mental illness facing various challenges on the streets are brought to Sharanalayam with the help of the authorities and cared for. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/88597e5c-903c-4c84-8cf5-34ba9d96defd.webp" />Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).The women at Sharanalaym Jothi are provided with necessities like food, clothing and medical care. They also get mental health services, access to psychiatrists and counseling, empowering individuals on their path to recovery.Once lost and vulnerable on unfamiliar streets, the women at Sharanalaym Jothi find solace.By supporting mentally disabled women at Sharanalaym Jothi, you contribute to creating a better world. We can ensure these women receive the care and support they deserve.Over the years, Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last few years have been harsh. “I normally don’t extend my hand for people to donate. Many have come on their own. But life has become a bit difficult now. I need your support to take care of the women here and also bring more women here in need of help,” says Vanitha.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/e5b9bb35-4261-4187-a4cc-d89ac34d66cc.webp" /> How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It started with taking care of children in difficult conditions. It slowly started taking care of mentally challenged women. Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children and women being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many women were rehabilitated by the NGO, thanks to its facilities.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of over 100 women. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more mentally ill women in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/37ef7f6a-11d8-4a6c-b176-41dd5b51c21f.webp" />Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help abandoned mentally ill women get care and shelter. Vanitha, 72, the founder of Sharanalayam cannot do it alone.Donate now.

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Vikash, established in 1986, has become a leading Non-Government Organization in Odisha, working towards achieving sustainability in Developmental Pursuits and Protection of Right of people. Vikash believes that development can take place with the communities' own efforts and that Vikash only needs to facilitate the process. It believes in the strength and power of the people - the toughest task is only to make the community realize and explore their own strengths. With an innovative approach to development, Vikash tries hard to help people to help themselves without imposing any development programmes on them. In the process, Vikash intends to strengthen and support community structures and local institutions. Vikash believes in human initiative, strength and innovativeness, rather than on charity. Vikash believes "small is beautiful" but at the same time we realize that small things can perish without making much contribution to the whole.  Like streams coming together to form a river, the growth of great civilizations come from a network of small initiatives - their overall joint effort realizing more significance. Here at Vikash, we have designed our line of action to work in large areas while maintaining the beauty and sanctity of small things. With a strong determination to serve the people in need, Vikash spreads its activities in 14 districts of the State. With time spreads its wing to infinite, Vikash dreams to spread its initiative beyond the boundaries made by man. We the people of Vikash, sure, we will succeed. We will be happy, one day, about our contribution to the development of society.

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This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Thank you for helping Vikash Foundation achieve its mission of providing quality therapy for children with disabilities. Together, we can continue to put a smile on the faces of innocent kids who deserve to be uplifted from their situation. In the period April '25 - September '25, we have made the following accomplishments: • 4 nutritious meals provided daily to 25 children with disabilities per month • 100 hours of monthly therapy sessions conducted for 150 children Our goal is to reach 200 blocks of rural Odisha, but without your continued support, this will be impossible. Our intervention goes a long way toward making these kids feel seen and cared for. Make a difference. Donate now.

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Children with disabilities are capable of great things. They just need someone to believe in them. That's what Vikash Trust is here for. Together, we can transform the lives of children with disabilities in Odisha and give them a future worth living. Here are our key accomplishments over the past financial year 24-25:•    We provided nutritional meals 4 times a day to 10 Children with Disabilities for 10 days per month.•    We also conducted 100 hours of therapy sessions for each of those children every month. Every child is their parents' ultimate hope. The pain of a parent to see their child unable to play and learn with other kids is uniquely terrible. We urgently request your support in caring for these kids and giving them the future they deserve. Please don't leave these kids behind. Donate now.

**Fund Utilization Update** From April to September 2024, your generous contributions have enabled these impactful activities: ✅ 4 times nutritious meals provided daily to 10 children with disabilities for 10 days each month. ✅ 6000 therapy hours conducted for 10 children over six months, offering vital support for their growth and development. 340 children with disabilities still need your support to access these essential services. Donate now and help us transform their lives!&nbsp;Together, we can provide life-changing therapy and medical care to underprivileged children with disabilities from remote villages in rural Odisha.

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Namita Patra, a 15-year-old girl residing in Barimunda, Baulanga, Gop, Puri, faces the challenges of Mental Retardation with Epileptic Seizures. Her family comprises her parents and an elder brother. Her father transitioned from being a driver to a shopkeeper due to the demands of Namita's condition, while her mother takes care of the household. Namita's condition is linked to inadequate prenatal nutrition and the family's past crises, which induced stress. These factors have resulted in her daily life being a struggle, compounded by frequent seizures that have plagued her since the tender age of 3. Prior to receiving project support, Namita's seizures worsened when medication was discontinued. This unfortunate circumstance led to a decline in her school attendance, as she battled memory loss and struggled with concentration issues. However, with the implementation of project support, Namita's life has taken a turn for the better. Consistent medication has significantly reduced the frequency of her seizures, allowing her to attend school regularly and progress to the 8th grade. She has made strides in her independent reading skills, mastered basic mathematics, and can now perform daily tasks with more ease and proficiency. Medication remains a key component of her routine, in accordance with the doctor's guidance. Notably, Namita's newfound sense of well-being has also translated into her social interactions. She has become more sociable, cooperative, and readily lends a helping hand to those in need. Her family's outlook has brightened, and they are hopeful for a brighter future for Namita.

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Parents being poor are unable to provide their children the required medication. These children affected by regular bouts of fits do not go out of the home. Being physically weak they mostly lie down on the bed. Most of them do not go to school. Under duress these children look to be mentally retarded. 
 ·    Counselling·    Medical check up·    Epileptic Medicine·    Special Education·    ADL Training·    Govt Entitlements 
 ·  Become physically fit·  Playing with peer groups·  Social behaviour increases along with their intelligence·  Pick up normal life like other normal children* Integration to general schools

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