"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.

Save abandoned, elderly widow mothers of Vrindavan from begging on streets

For a mother who has spent her entire life loving and raising her child, being beaten and mercilessly thrown out onto the streets by her own son is too heartbreaking to overcome. But this is a common story among the elderly residents of the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. “I’ve seen mothers in old and torn clothes, their bodies smelling and their hands and feet rotting and covered in maggots,” shares Dr. G.P. Bhagat, founder of the ashram. These abandoned elderly men and women lay starving on the streets hoping for someone to rescue them from their suffering. But most people walk past them without a second glance. “Like this”, Dr. Bhagat explains, “many elders die on the roads.”Since 2003, SHEOWS (Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society) has rescued over 10,000 elderly people from the streets and given them a home with care and support. The elderly staying at the ashram have all been abandoned by their families and have nowhere else to live. Your support can give them comfort after their abandonment. 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). Safe and loving homeFor 20 years, SHEOWS has been providing free shelter, nutritious food three times a day, clothing, medical care, recreation activities and emotional support to abused and disabled elderly people rescued from the streets of Delhi. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has a dedicated rescue team that saves the elderly from the streets and gives them immediate medical care upon their arrival at the home. To tend to the multiple health complications of the seniors, the home has a medical facility with doctors and nurses, a physiotherapy unit, a pathology lab, a digital X-ray monitoring machine and a pharmacy to provide 24-hour care to older adults anytime they require assistance, even during emergencies. Dr. Bhagat prioritizes the health of the seniors and ensures that they receive three balanced meals a day based on their precise health requirements. Need for the fundraiserThe humanitarian mission of SHEOWS is making an impact in the area, as more and more people are being rescued and brought to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. To meet the financial costs of running the home, SHEOWS needs support to continue providing the residents with all the facilities that they need. This includes constant care and round-the-clock medical attention, nutritious food and maintaining a hygienic environment to keep the seniors in comfort and good health. Dr. Bhagat explains that as the number of residents is increasing, SHEOWS needs support for food and medicines. “I request you to help these elderly parents lead a peaceful life.”Donate now to help Dr. Bhagat continue caring for the 500 destitute elderly and giving them shelter, food, medical care and the will to carry on living despite their tragic abandonment by their families. Your support will enable SHEOWS to keep serving abandoned senior citizens and help them recover from the trauma of abandonment and life on the streets. “I have been serving these elderly as if they were my own parents”, shares Dr. Bhagat. “I want only one thing - their tears should vanish and they should have a smile on their faces.” To help Dr. Bhagat achieve this dream, your support is critical. Donate now to help SHEOWS care for more abandoned elderly. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support SHEOWS in their mission to rescue the abandoned elderly from the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care, recreational activities and emotional support.

Help Dr. Bhagat care for 500+ elderly parents rescued from abuse and homelessness

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, 250 of the children rescued from abuse and exploitation 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 Ahmednagar, 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 majority 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.

Help Girish give 250 HIV+ children, rescued from abuse in red-light areas a new life

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Today, India accounts for the maximum number of malnourished children in the world. And the effects of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity range from underdeveloped cognitive abilities to reduced school attendance. At Annamrita, we work directly with the Government of India to blend excellence into the mid-day meal scheme with a variety of wholesome foods and dishes. We believe that beyond just being fed, it is imperative that children get piping hot, nutritious meals every day. Through better nutrition, children can concentrate better while studying. And, with the promise of good food, the attendance in schools grows multifold.Donating even a small amount to Annamrita, can make this possible for India’s children.We are covered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

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Vishal is a little boy who deserves to live as a child does. Well-fed, school-going, and burden-free. Unfortunately, his mother's poor health poses a tremendous financial handicap for his family. His father, a humble shop worker, finds it difficult to pay his wife's medical bills and his son's meals simultaneously. So difficult is his situation that little Vishal comes to school without even eating anything to save his father from having to care for him. Annamrita Foundation is responsible for providing him with mid-day meals to sustain his nutrition and allow him to concentrate on his studies. Vishal dreams of being a doctor one day and the Annamrita Foundation, with the help of our generous donors, is making that dream a reality. There are over 143 children just like Vishal who are fed daily thanks to our efforts. But we still require the resources to achieve Annamrita Foundation's aim of feeding the more than 12 lakh children who need our help. End classroom hunger and decrease malnutrition by giving your continued support! Donate now to keep a smile on these kids' faces and help create a brighter future for all of us.

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The fight for a hunger-free India is long and hard but with the help of the selfless contributions of our donors, ISKCON is making amazing progress! ISKCON feeds thousands of homeless persons daily. They also take care of our patient's relatives and those living in slums who are unable to feed themselves without incurring a massive financial burden. Their vision of the future is one in which no one has to go to bed hungry, and GIVE donors are helping them make it a reality. Dattaram's wife suffers from Cancer. For someone of his financial means, such a diagnosis is a nightmare. ISKCON Foundation has helped him manage his wife's treatment without worrying about the cost by taking care of his nutritional requirements and providing him with hot meals daily. Help ISKCON provide free, quality food to thousands like Dattaram and save people from starvation. Donate now to make an impact and change the world.

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Thank you for your contribution! With the amount raised so far, we are already serving nutritious meals to 435 children living in slum and tribal areas. However, there are still 11,99,565 more children who urgently need your support! The Annamrita Foundation's mid-day program serves nutritious meals to children studying in government-aided, government-unaided, and low-income private schools in Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and West Bengal.  Donate now and make a lasting impact!

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🤝 Your Support Matters! 🙏 Dear donors, your generosity is crucial in bridging the gap to provide nutritious meals to underprivileged children in government and low-income private schools. While the government provide subsidy, it falls short in covering all the program's expenses. With your help, we can ensure these young minds receive the nourishment they need to learn and grow. Together, let's empower these children with healthy meals and brighter futures. 🌞📚🌍 Join us in making a lasting impact!

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All Nutritious meal routines are strictly monitored for hygiene and quality across the supply and distribution chain. A typical weekly menu looks like the below for the Mumbai region. We need your generous support to bridge the funding gap and keep these meals coming! Join hands with us and make a meaningful difference in these children's lives. 🙏

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According to the latest statistics released by the Government of India, children constitute over one-third of India’s population of 121 Crore. UNICEF has reported that more than one-third of under-five deaths worldwide are attributable to malnutrition. More than one-third of underweight children in the world live in India. Also, the school dropout rate amongst adolescent girls are as high as 63.5%. Currently, only 10.45 crore children are covered under the Indian Government’s midday meal scheme. Lakhs of children across the nation are deprived of a healthy, wholesome meal daily. In Mumbai alone close to 5 lakh children have no access to meals in schools. 
 The Mid Day Meal scheme was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on 15th August 1995, it was revised in 2001 to become a cooked Mid Day Meal Scheme under which every child in every Government and Government aided primary school was to be served a prepared Mid Day Meal The Mid Day Meal scheme is a strategic program to liberate underprivileged children from the bonds of hunger and illiteracy. The program is an initiative of the Government of India and Annamrita Foundation is implementing it, in select schools across Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal serving 12Lac meals daily.Annamrita Foundation is a non-profit, non-religious, non-sectarian charitable trust. Its midday meal program is being implemented in municipal, government aided and non-aided schools for the benefit of underprivileged children. The work is done without any commercial motive and the benefits are available to needy students at large without any discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, creed or gender.Since the launch of the program in 2004, Annamrita has set up state-of-the-art kitchens in the above-mentioned states and currently caters over 1 million meals to underprivileged children every day from our kitchens in Tardeo, Mira Bhayander, Palghar, Nigdi, Wada, Aurangabad, Gurgaon, Delhi, Faridabad, Kurukshetra, Palwal, Tirupati, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Kadapa, Ranganara Gadda, Jamshedpur, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Most of the children we serve come from slums and tribal areas. The purpose of implementing this scheme is to support the government in increasing enrollment in these schools, reducing the dropout rate and improving attendance. However, as these are the formative years for the future adult, our nutritious plant-based meals are of prime importance. 
 <ul><li>By providing a wholesome nutritious meal during the school lunch hours, the project is addressing the issue of classroom hunger and malnutrition. As a result, there is a significant improvement in school enrollment, attendance and performance of the children</li><li>Healthy meals ensure better attention span, academic progress and reduced dropout rates thereby supporting Education for underprivileged children.</li><li>Sharing the financial responsibility of the underprivileged section. In most of the cases, both the parents are working and the family income is as low as Rs. 5000/-. One full meal is a great incentive for the parents to send the children to school and it shares the financial burden of these parents.</li><li>Serving a common meal to all has been instrumental in helping children unite and rise above cultural and caste differences.</li></ul>

Food For Education

Many sections of our society continue to be affected by the disrupted food supply chains, job cuts, and loss of daily wages in the wake of the lockdown. 
 The Annamrita Karuna program has helped us mitigate the ongoing hunger crisis by ensuring that daily wage earners, migrants, hospital staff, and patients get cooked food 7 days a week. 
 Currently, we are running 3 programs to help the people affected by the pandemic induced lockdown:<ul><li>Municipal staff feeding program:</li></ul>This includes people dedicatedly serving in departments of Solid Waste Management, Maintenance, Public Health, Water, Social Justice, and Disaster Management.<ul><li>Hospital health staff feeding program</li></ul>We have started serving meals to hospitals in Mumbai to all the health care staff including doctors, nurses, assistant staff, pathology staff, and office assistants.<ul><li>Food for life</li></ul>Annamrita Foundation is also providing meals to the underprivileged and needy in streets and slums through our various kitchens in Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh.Annamrita has already served more than 20 million cooked meals* in 14 cities across the nation.

Project Karuna

According to the latest statistics released by the Government of India, children constitute over one-third of India’s population of 121 Crore. UNICEF has reported that more than one-third of under-five deaths worldwide are attributable to malnutrition. More than one-third of underweight children in the world live in India. Also, the school dropout rate amongst adolescent girls is as high as 63.5%. Currently, only 10.45 crore children are covered under the Indian Government’s midday meal scheme. Lakhs of children across the nation are deprived of a healthy, wholesome meal daily. In Mumbai alone close to 5 lakh children have no access to meals in schools. 
 The mid-day meal program is being implemented in municipal, government-aided, and non-aided schools for the benefit of underprivileged children and is done without any commercial motive or discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, creed, or gender. Annamrita has long resolved to uplift the health status of children by liberating them from the vicious cycle of Illiteracy and Malnutrition by providing them nutritious, satvik food prepared in hi-tech kitchen which nourishes the body and nurtures the soul. 
 Since our inception in 2004, Annamrita has served mid-day meals in municipal, government-aided, and Non-aided schools for the benefit of underprivileged children without any discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, creed, or gender.Annamrita has consistently scaled its programs through its state-of-the-art kitchens in 21 locations across India. What started as a feeding program in 5 schools serving 900 children a day serves more than 10 Lakh children in over 6,500 schools across the country as of today.Annamrita is resolved to uplift the health status of children by liberating them from the vicious cycle of Illiteracy and Malnutrition by providing them nutritious mid-day meals every day.

Mid day meals

India faces childhood hunger and malnutrition. Over 33 lakh children in India are malnourished in India. Many schoolchildren are forced to drop out since they face hidden hunger. The recent survey of NFHS (2019-2021) shows that nearly 21% of girls dropout of school in India. 46% of girls under the age of 15 years face anaemia. 80% of adolescent boys face hidden hunger, they need 2800 calories which they are not getting. India ranks 107th out of 121 countries under the Global Hunger Index. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/ccf7d616-c432-4143-9401-a96b24134522.jpeg" width="131" /> 
 Making nutrition available to children helps them stay back in school. Annamrita Foundation has helped mitigate hunger amongst many underprivileged school children in many remote locations of India by ensuring more than 12 lakh children from marginalized backgrounds get nutritious food everyday. To date, we have served more than 3 crore meals. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/2e1671a7-0145-4556-b44a-7741ae3bae0c.jpeg" width="0" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/5e6b6cbd-9a45-4e76-8746-e8550dc0f5a1.jpeg" width="207" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/037d869f-7bee-46e9-8e9f-11c928c5c550.jpeg" width="206" /> 
 Since our inception in 2004, Annamrita has served Mid-Day Meals in Municipal, Government-Aided, and Non-Aided schools for the benefit of underprivileged children across India. 1.We are serving food to more than 12 lakh underprivileged children everyday in 6566 schools across the country. 2.We are spread over 27 locations in India in the regions of Jharkhand, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan. 3.Our community kitchens in Chaibasa and Lohardaga districts at Jharkhand started running this year. We need your support there in the food distribution program. With your support, we can reach out to more children from disadvantaged backgrounds everyday and make India hunger-free a reality.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/b3cf7a9a-95fd-4ab5-b0c9-4a6985363e2f.jpeg" width="289" />