In a world where animals are too often seen only as commodities to be bought and sold, Govardhan Eco Village stands as an exemplary exception. Our NGO partner is a sanctuary where cows, bulls, retired racehorses, and many other animals find not just shelter but a true home. At ISKCON's Govardhan Eco Village, every life is sacred and deserving of love, care, and respect. Here, animals are embraced instead of being seen as a burden. The dedicated and compassionate team truly believes they deserve a life of dignity too.However, the NGO depends on public support to provide the best care to animals. Sustaining this refuge of compassion requires resources for food, housing, medical care, and the dedicated hands that make it all possible. Your support can help ensure that no animal under this roof ever experiences fear or deprivation. Donate generously. 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).<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/7637f465-2365-424d-a799-44716194aeac.webp" />A home where no animal is left behindThe cows here enjoy a life free from exploitation. Unburdened by the demands of milking cycles, they graze contentedly, forming close bonds with the caretakers who tend to their every need. Through this work, the NGO and its team strives to show the world that true service is not about what one takes from nature but what one gives back.“At Govardhan Eco Village, we don’t ask how gaumata (cows) can benefit us. We ask how we can keep gaumata happy,” says Gaurang Das, renowned spiritual leader and ISKCON Governing Body member.And it’s not just cows that this NGO serves. When a racehorse’s racing days are over, its value in the eyes of the industry vanishes, and they are painfully put out. Govardhan Eco Village has become a home for many of these majestic creatures who would have otherwise met a sad end. Here horses roam freely across lush pastures, a life without the constant abuse. With expert veterinary care, balanced nutrition, and gentle rehabilitation, each horse learns to trust again and to thrive in a peaceful environment.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/3ca82071-b2c2-4e98-b258-9b77e9298762.webp" />Male calves born on dairy farms often face immediate culling or abandonment simply because they cannot produce milk. At Govardhan Eco Village, they welcome them with open arms. Instead of a cruel fate, these young bulls grow up surrounded by affection, safe from harm and provided with the highest quality feed and medical attention. As they mature, they become symbols of hope, reminding us that every living being has intrinsic worth.Give the gift of life and love to those who cannot ask for it in words. Please donate today and help continue this vital mission.Why your support mattersBy donating to Govardhan Eco Village, you join a community committed to redefining how we treat the most vulnerable among us. Together, we can demonstrate the true meaning of service and inspire others to follow the example.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s most trusted online donation platform, to support Govardhan Eco Village in its mission to provide a loving home to cows, rescued horses, and many other animals.

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The relentless heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat and Kerala have caused widespread devastation, affecting nearly half a million people. With more rainfall predicted, the situation is expected to deteriorate, putting countless others at risk.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/8d090c43-f04a-497e-8f9e-87d0676a6e24.webp" />Flooding, connectivity disruptions, and loss of life have become a grim reality for many. The districts of Vijayawada, Guntur, Hyderabad, Vadodara, Wayanad have been particularly hard hit, with both being completely marooned. Thousands have been displaced from their homes and are in urgent need of shelter, food, clean water, and essential supplies.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/443fc484-3d10-46f9-8279-df2058214d05.webp" />The situation is critical in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and immediate action is required to prevent further loss of life and property damage. Your generous donations can make a significant difference in providing relief to those affected by this disaster. Please help us support the people impacted by the devastating floods as they rebuild their lives.

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The terrifying sight of the Khir Ganga river violently surging through Dharali has left the nation in shock. Entire homes and roads were swallowed in moments as the raging waters, thick with silt, cascaded down the hills. Four lives have been tragically lost, many are still missing, and countless families now face unimaginable devastation.Disaster response teams—including the NDRF, SDRF, and Indian Army—are working tirelessly in rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called the situation "extremely distressing," with relief efforts underway on a war footing. Dharali, a crucial stopover for pilgrims and tourists en route to Gangotri, now lies in ruins—hotels, homestays, and livelihoods swept away without warning.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/b664d754-61e1-42dd-a208-b266659c3b42.webp" />These survivors urgently need your help. 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).Your donation will enable our NGO partner Action Aid to provide:<ul><li>Emergency shelter for displaced families</li><li>Food supplies for those left with nothing</li><li>Clean drinking water to prevent disease outbreaks</li><li>Critical medical care for the injured and vulnerable</li></ul>The coming hours and days are crucial for saving lives and helping survivors rebuild. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.Stand with the flood affected residents of Uttarkashi in this hour of crisis—your generosity brings hope when it’s needed most.

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The WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY OF INDIA (WPSI) was established in 1994. The Founder and Executive Director is Belinda Wright, a renowned tiger conservationist and wildlife campaigner who has spent over 40 years working on wildlife issues in India. From its inception, the Society's primary aim has been to provide focus, energy and knowledge to help tackle India’s growing crisis. WPSI does this by providing support and information to government authorities to combat poaching and the escalating illegal wildlife trade, particularly in wild tigers. Another major focus is human-animal conflict involving tigers, leopards and elephants, and the development of new conservation strategies. With a team of committed environmentalists, WPSI is one of the most respected and effective wildlife conservation organizations in India. WPSI supports conservation projects on subjects as varied as human-elephant conflict in Odisha and community support in the Sundarbans. Site-specific projects include assistance in and around protected areas, including Sundarban, Simlipal, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Tadoba, and Rajaji Tiger Reserves. WPSI is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Global Tiger Forum and the Species Survival Network (SSN), and is a former member of the National Board for Wildlife, chaired by the Prime Minister.

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In the state of Odisha in eastern India, fragmented forests arduously support an estimated 1,976 wild elephants along with growing numbers of forest-dependent communities. The inevitable conflict between the two, struggling for limited resources, has led to huge loss of human life and property damage, as well as a decline in the wide-ranging elephant population. In 2019-20, Odisha is said to have lost 62 elephants and the human casualty due to conflict reached an all-time high of 104. Odisha’s forests are deciduous. The trees shed their leaves during dry months and become easy fuel for forest fires. Each year devastating forest fires exasperate the impacts of human-elephant conflict by forcing elephant herds into villages surrounding the edges of forests, in search of safety and food. Of much concern during this critical period is the practice of hundreds of local women collectors of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP), like kendu leaves and mahua flowers. Apart from taking huge risks by entering into elephant conflict zones, these women light un-controlled fires to clear leaf litter under the trees, unaware of its negative effects. Unfortunately, such fires spread quickly in prime elephant habitats and have become indirect drivers of human-elephant conflict. 
 To reduce the damage caused by human-lit forest fires on Odisha’s prime elephant habitats, we will train about 2,500 local women NTFP collectors (mainly kendu leaf and mahua flower collectors) on the use of controlled fires as a method to contain and prevent large fires. During our meetings with them, a dedicated and experienced Field Officer will focus on the safety measures to take during the controlled burning of mahua leaf litter. He will also generate awareness on the impacts of forest-fires on the distressed elephant populations and motivate the villages’ involvement in preventing further losses. About 100 forest-fringe villages falling in forest-fire prone locations in the districts of Dhenkanal, Keonjhar and Angul will be covered. These areas are critical elephant habitats that have reported some of the highest incidences of human-elephant conflict. Since the peak fire season begins from the month of February, we will target our activities just prior to, and during this crucial period. We also aim to strengthen regional efforts of the Forest Department by giving out the contact details of local fire squads as well the Forest Range Offices and Divisional Forest Offices where people can report fire incidences in their areas. 
 The targeted actions of this project will directly impact the critical forests surrounding 100 fire-prone villages in three elephant-range districts of Odisha. About 2,500 women NTFP collectors will benefit. With training and awareness, they will be able to safely collect forest produce without damaging vast tracts of forests. Prevention of forest fires in these areas will protect important wildlife habitats, allow the re-generation of forests and will greatly contribute in reducing conflict between people and elephants. In addition, the project will generate awareness on elephant conservation and support the efforts of regional Forest Departments. Since 2010, Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) has been identifying and mitigating various threats to elephant populations in Odisha. Over the years, our persistent work has resulted in rectifying hundreds of sagging power lines (that cause elephant electrocutions), detection of poaching, and mitigation of disturbances such as forest fires in prime elephant habitats. Moreover, our role in building awareness for villagers affected by conflict has greatly encouraged community participation in elephant conservation. In the long term, our aim is to secure a future for Odisha’s elephants, by promoting the co-existence of local communities alongside wide-ranging elephant populations in ecologically viable habitats.

Forest Fire Mitigation in Elephant Habitats of Odisha

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