“What will happen to them after me? I am 80+. I spend sleepless nights,” worries ex-Air Force officer, Group Captain AC Barua while talking about the future of the 28 destitute women under his care. “They have nobody in this world, sometimes they don’t remember their own names. They are absolutely alone,” he informs us as he goes from one room to the other meeting all the women who live at Seneh, the only home where they are loved and taken care of. After fighting for his country all his life, this octogenarian is now fighting to rescue homeless and abandoned women from dying on the streets. But he cannot do it alone. “Everyday I keep on getting calls from here and there. ‘Oh! there’s a woman lying here. Can you help?’ But I don’t dare to go and help because I don’t have the money. I don’t have the resources, our resources are very limited,” explains Gr. Capt. Barua who is lovingly called ‘Sir’ and ‘Deuta’ (father in Assamese) by the residents of Seneh. With your help, 80-year-old Group Captain Barua can fulfill his mission of rescuing abandoned and homeless women from dying on the streets, alone. Donate nowDonate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. All 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).Seneh- a home filled with love, care and hopeThe residents of Seneh often don’t remember who they are, where they have come from. Many times these are women with mental health conditions and considered being a witch due to superstitious beliefs and beaten up as a result. They are victims of domestic abuse or widow mothers who are considered to be a burden on the family. Group Captain Barua has not only rescued them from critical conditions, he has provided them with urgent medical care, food and above all, a free safe shelter where they can live with love and care. Among these residents is Sarala Kalita who fled to save herself from the tortures of her alcoholic husband only to face neglect and trauma from her brothers- and sisters-in-law. “Both my brothers and their wives urged my father to leave me somewhere as they didn’t want to take care of me anymore. One day my brother’s wife didn’t even let me have food at home. She just wanted me to leave and go away. So that’s why, my father got in touch with Seneh through someone, and handed me over to Sir to take care of me,” says Sarita who has found joy in living at Seneh. “Coming to Seneh, it felt like I got a new life altogether. Sir has given me a harmonium. I love singing. It makes me forget everything and takes me to someplace else entirely,” she adds. More women like Sarala can find their way to a loving home like Seneh. All they need is a little bit of your kindness. “It is difficult to make both ends meet”To sustain their daily expenditure, Capt Barua needs approx ₹3 lakh a month and arranging the funds is a mammoth challenge for the NGO. “Our expenses are growing day by day. Residents are growing older, their sicknesses are increasing. At times we have to give them special food. They require more care so we have to get more employees. About half of them require leading around, 1-2 has to be fed also. It will be very difficult to sustain it unless we get help,” he added. One act of your kindness can save these abandoned women, with no one in this world, from struggling on the streets to survive. At 80+ Gr. Capt. Barua cannot sustain Seneh on his own. “With folded hands, I appeal to all. Please come and please help us. Let us help these people, these old people who have nobody in this world. They are dying. They will die on the streets,” he urged. Donate to this fundraiser by Give.do to support retired Air Force officer, Group Captain Barua in his mission to rescue abandoned and homeless women from dying on the streets.

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"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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“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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<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/abae301f-47e6-4312-a43d-fb330fc8bfec.jpg" />Village Development Force is an NGO started by a group of rural youth after their schooling to support their villages in all aspects. Our main focus is to develop the villages through quality education to the students which build the nation. We run informal schools through Gurukulam Model to practice the Tiny Habits Routine to strengthen the Learning Skills.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1f9a372d-63e6-4d1d-ae2b-48158b3c2bfe.jpg" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/d3b74dbc-ed25-4ca0-b1b6-b852d1391258.jpg" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/15d80989-f7d8-4f30-aa7b-b5f1f350d377.jpg" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/bb1cfd6f-c7d5-4f13-afbf-31084187579e.jpg" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/d7b24152-2ec4-481c-8ff5-087d6045abbe.jpg" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/dfa6fe6e-559e-49f4-828f-c59d71ef27dd.jpg" />

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“It’s not HOW smart you are. It’s how YOU are smart” - Howard Gardner. Typically children are considered “Intelligent and smart” only if they perform well in studies and are good with reading, writing and mathematics. Howard Gardner has brought a whole new way to our understanding of intelligence and nurturing potential. The way is path-breaking and has many implications for parents and schools. It states that "different people are not more or less intelligent, rather they are intelligent differently and in multiple ways (not only with reading writing and maths"; that intelligence is the ability to solve problems and create products and needs to be assessed “on the job”.Every child is different with a unique profile and a combination of intelligence. They indicate what the child would enjoy doing and be good at, naturally. The profile also indicates how the child processes information, and learns best. However, intelligence need opportunities to develop further and for the child to realize his potential!According to Psychology, kids Span of Attention is almost equal to their age and they will get distracted easily if any learning activity goes beyond a couple of minutes and it will take more time to bring back their focus and attention. Also, the current educational system focused majorly on syllabus oriented activities which is helping them to improve their basic learning skills such as Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing along with Arithmetic Skills.There is very less scope to improve their Multiple Intelligences such as·        Linguistic Intelligence - the intelligence of writers and poetsa.      Sensitive to Words, Grammar, Sound &amp; Rhythm, Can convey information effectively. Explain &amp; enthuse others effectively through the use of language.·        Musical Intelligence - the intelligence of composersa.      Sensitive to Pitch, Rhythm and Timeline in music·        Logical Mathematical Intelligence - the intelligence of scientists and mathematiciansa.      Sorting &amp; ordering (in different categories). Understand statements, propositions, functions &amp; complex propositions. Capable of making related abstractions·        Spatial Intelligence - the intelligence of artists and architects.a.      Recognizing an object, picture, line or graphic from different angles &amp; views (i.e. a plane seen from above, below, from the side). Ability to conjure up imagery &amp; graphic likeness of different views of the same objects, line or symbol*s*·        Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence - the intelligence of dancers, sportsmen, and gymnastsa.      Control of body movements and ability to handle objects skillfully·        Interpersonal Intelligence - the intelligence of statesmen and social activistsa.      Empathy, social skills and ability to discriminate between many personal cues. Prioritize intensity and Respond effectively to cues. Inspire people to positive actions &amp; tide over negative emotions·        Intrapersonal Intelligence - the intelligence of philosophersa.      Displays Self control, discipline zeal, self motivation and persistence against odds.·        Naturalist Intelligence - the intelligence of environmentalistsa.      Identify, distinguish &amp; classify the categories of paints &amp; animals &amp; work with them 
 A gurukula or gurukulam (Sanskrit: गुरुकुल, romanized: gurukula) was a type of education system in ancient India with shishya ('students' or 'disciples') living near or with the guru, in the same house. The guru-shishya tradition is a sacred one in Hinduism and appears in other religious groups in India, such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The word gurukula is a combination of the Sanskrit words guru ('teacher' or 'master') and kula ('family' or 'home'). Before the arrival of the British, they served as South Asia's primary educational system. The term is also used today to refer to residential monasteries or schools operated by modern gurus. The proper plural of the term is gurukulam, though gurukulas and gurukuls are also used in English and some other Western languages.Gurukulam 360° Learning School: Similar to Gurukulam model, in this 21st Century, imparting essential skills and values are essential through Multiple Intelligences using experiential learning methodology. At our Gurukulam, various games and activities are used to impart the skills daily, morning and evening. Daily Gurukulam Activities·        Daily Morning Activities between 6 AM to 8 AM1.      Morning Prayer to improve musical intelligence2.      Meditation to improve intrapersonal intelligence3.      OM Chanting to improve musical intelligence4.      Pranayamam (Breathing Exercise) to improve intrapersonal intelligence5.      Fast Breathing to improve intrapersonal intelligence6.      EYE Exercise to improve Bodily Kinesthetic intelligence7.      Super Brain Yoga to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence8.      Lazy 8 to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence9.      Cross Cawl to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence10.  Back Claps to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence11.  Bending Dance to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence12.  Stretching Exercise to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence13.  Acupressure Body Message to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence14.  Baton Pass to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence15.  Tangram Puzzle learning &amp; practice to improve spatial intelligence16.  EYE Test to improve spatial intelligence through Tab as ICT (Informational Communication Tool)17.  Lumosity Brain Training to improve Linguistic and Logical intelligences through Tab as ICT (Informational Communication Tool)18.  WFP Freerice to improve interpersonal intelligence through Tab as ICT (Informational Communication Tool)19.  Badminton Coaching to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence·        Evening Activities between 5 PM to 7 PM1.      Freerice, Eye Test and Lumosity apps in Lenovo Tab as ICT (Informational Communication Tool) to improve interpersonal intelligence2.      Metal Puzzles to improve Logical Mathematical Intelligence3.      Rubik’s Cube to improve Spatial Intelligence4.      Bean bag pass to improve Spatial Intelligence5.      Middle Monkey to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence6.      OTP (Observe Think Play) to share the visual perceptions of a picture to improve Interpersonal Intelligence7.      WOW (Wonders of Words) to build sentences using a word to improve Linguistic Intelligence8.      Moral Claps to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence9.      Songs, Rhymes with Dance to improve Musical Intelligence10.  Smart Reading to improve Linguistic Intelligence11.  Smart Writing to improve Linguistic Intelligence12.  Daily Routine Sharing in a Pair to improve Linguistic Intelligence13.  Walk n Talk English Word Games to improve Linguistic Intelligence14.  Walk n Talk Mental Maths Games to improve Logical Mathematical Intelligence15.  Visual, Auditory &amp; Blindfold touch letter recognition to improve Linguistic Intelligence16.  Fish Kit Games to improve Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence17.  Pratham Books Reading sessions to improve Linguistic Intelligence18.  Mentoring Program to connect each Gurukulam Learner with a Volunteer to mentor them over phone daily for 30 Mins·        Weekend Activities1.      Chess Coaching to improve Spatial Intelligence2.      Bhagvadgeetha Sloka Parayana to improve Musical Intelligence3.      ECO (Environmental Conservation Outing) Tour to improve Naturalist Intelligence4.      SmilExpress to Old Age and Children’s Home for their wellbeingness to improve Interpersonal Skills5.      Impact Walk to support various causes through Impact app to improve Interpersonal Skills  
 <ul><li>Students who used to sit on the streets and play PUBG games are now with Gurukulam to spend their quality time after school.</li><li>Students who create nonsense in streets are learning skills through games at Gurukulam</li><li>Students weekends become service days with various volunteering activities</li><li>Students spending their vacations with new assignments to sharpen their skills</li><li>Gurukulam Learners become first ever volunteers who do Random acts of kindness in and around the region.</li><li>We created International Puppetry Trainers from our Gurukulam</li><li>We created Rubiks Cube Champions who can solve puzzle in a minute</li><li>We are providing employability to the rural unemployed youth as a coach with international training and making the graduates from the village to create Champions through Gurukulam</li></ul>Gurukulam Model is a Scientifically Researched and Proven model which is presented at International Summit at Alagappa University. Refer paper at https://quip.com/8pXbAinuEeML by Manikanta Kamatam, Founder, Learning &amp; Volunteering Coach at Gurukulam. More about his profile at www.bit.ly/Manikantakamatam

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