In Vrindavan, thousands of elderly widow mothers face the harsh reality of abandonment and suffering. With no one to turn to, many are left begging on the streets, exposed to heat, cold and rain,Donate so that Maitri can provide shelter, food, clothes and medical support to abandoned elderly mothers now. Give generously.Winnie Singh has witnessed many cases of widow mothers being abandoned on the streets of Vrindavan, one of the holiest places in India. “Children leave their mothers as soon as they become widows. The children start feeling the burden. This has become a practice in today's society that money comes first and everything else later,” says Winnie whose Maitri India, rescues widowed mothers from the streets of Vrindavan.Many widowed elderly mothers often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. And Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help, but because of lack of funds, Winnie and Maitri are in a position to do it."Elderly widows don't have shelter. They sleep in cowsheds over sacks. They don't have a blanket. Nights are really difficult for them," shares Winnie Singh. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Maitri aims to:<ul><li>Provide shelter and nutritious 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 and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul>Why donate to MaitriWinnie needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. “Maitri urgently needs your support to provide nutritious food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie. “You can become the family they were denied. Hold their hands so they don't need to beg ever again,” she adds. Let’s rescue abandoned widows mothers from the streets of Vrindavan and give them a better future. Donate now.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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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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“I saw a girl, barely 7 or 8, being pushed into flesh trade. Her cries for help still echo in my ears. There were men as old as 60 r*ping the innocent child. That was the day I knew my mission in life was to get these children out of the hell-like conditions in red-light areas. They are nothing short of hell and no child deserves to grow up in this environment” says Vinay Vasta, founder of Social Activities Integration, an organisation committed to freeing children trapped in red-light areas.Vinay and his NGO have been able to provide education, medical care and nutrition to over 2,500 children. But his dream to provide safe shelter to children remains unrealized. “We do our best to keep these children safe during the day but sadly they are forced to go back to the red light areas at night as we don’t have a home for them. Your donation can help us build a safe home for children of sex workers and prevent them from being pulled into prostitution. Donate to make this dream a realityDonate 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).Life in red light areas“S*x workers use their homes which are barely 6 feet by 4 feet for their business. They invite customers in the presence of their children. Their children not only witness abuse but experience it too. Just imagine a child being told that all she can ever become in life is a pr*stitute”, Vinay shares as he explains the extent of abuse children face in red light areas.This is a life that thousands of children are forced to live behind closed doors where they suffer abuse and exploitation morning, noon and night.A ray of hopeVinay has been relentlessly trying to give children the care and education they deserve. He has provided quality English education to thousands of children, enabling them to secure a livelihood out of red-light areas. Several children taught by Vinay are today leading successful lives as professionals and Government employees. However the sad reality is that Vinay and his NGO, in the absence of a permanent shelter home, are unable to provide round the clock safety to these children, which is essential for their well-being.Your donations can enable SAI to build a shelter home for the children of sex workers and usher in a new tomorrow for them, away from the horrors of red-light areas.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to provide safe shelter for children of sex workers and save them from abuse and second generation pr*stitution.NGO's 80G number: AACTS0408EF20216NGO's 12A number: AACTS0408EE20028

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The story of Ayang starts with a small tribal village called Kulamua in Majuli – the world’s largest inhabited river island. The villagers, unhappy with the education that their children were receiving, requested Bipin, who was volunteering at a local community school, to open a school for their children. 19 villages came together, donated all materials, land and built the school in 3 months. The Hummingbird School started functioning in January 2017 with 70 children. Today there are 240 children studying there from marginalized tribal communities. 70 children of them from the most disadvantaged families are staying in the hostel and studying fully free. From the beginning, The Hummingbird School was envisioned as a learning community of children, school staff and the village community. Everyone learns with and from each other. At the heart of all of this is the vision to foster self-learning, critical thinking, and compassion in the children. Due to the dismal education system all over the Island, the school team decided to work with existing schools and partner with them towards school improvement, based on their learnings from The Hummingbird School. They registered an organization – Ayang “which means love in the Mising language”.

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For the children of Majuli, education is a lifeline - a chance to dream beyond their island home, to grow, and to hope for a future full of possibilities. The Hummingbird School is committed to nurturing these dreams, breaking down walls that hold back bright young minds. Here’s the impact created during FY 2025–26:&nbsp;<ul><li>Over 300 children from tribal and minority communities received access to quality education.</li><li>Continued providing residential care, three nutritious meals every day, and educational assistance to over 90 children from vulnerable backgrounds.</li></ul>Join us in creating brighter futures for these children. Empower them with your support. Donate today to make a lasting impact.&nbsp;

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Education is the only way out of a life of toil and broken dreams. For the children of Majuli village, Ayang Trust's Hummingbird School is more than just a place of learning. It is their ticket out of the desolate area and toward a better life for them and their loved ones. Please take a look at how we have helped the locals of Majuli village from April '25 to September '25: 1. 300+ children from rural and tribal communities received free / highly subsidized education2. 90+ students provided with safe hostel accommodation and daily nutritious meals But this is just the start. Our goal is to upgrade school infrastructure and provide better quality learning to each of our hundreds of children and facilitate the pursuit of their dreams. Education will set these kids free. A lack of support will curse these poor souls to ignorance. Donate now and make a difference.

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“Everything we do not have at our birth and which we need when we are grown is given to us by education.” —Jean-Jacques Rousseau This quote by the esteemed philosopher holds especially true for the kids of Majuli village in Assam. Faced with dire prospects at home, education stands as their only way out to a better life. Over the past financial year 2024-2025, we have provided 310 children in the area quality education. Further, we have ensured that 100 of these kids are given daily nutritious meals. We are extremely thankful for the funds contributed by our selfless donors, but we need to do more! Please help these children develop their talents and achieve their dreams. Do your part. Donate now.

The Hummingbird School is truly taking flight because of all the support we've received from our selfless donors. We express gratitude from the bottom of our hearts. With the funds raised so far, we provided quality education and school supplies, such as uniforms, books, and stationery to 310 children who would otherwise have had no opportunity to pursue their schooling. Furthermore, with your support 100 of our beneficiaries who live with us are cared for to the utmost extent and fed three square meals daily. Check out some pictures below to see the impact we've made together! It's important to realize that every child who attends The Hummingbird School is thrown a lifeline to escape their circumstances and take control of their future. Every rupee donated is vital to our cause. The children of Majuli need you. Help us help them and Donate now.

Field Update: The Hummingbird School, MajuliField Visit Date: 4th March 2024Field Visit By: Anmol Singh, Stakeholder Delight Team The Hummingbird School in Majuli, Assam, stands as a testament to the resilience and hope of a community striving for a brighter future. Our visit, led by the school's founder Bipin, and the dedicated team, provided insight into the transformative impact education has on the children of this remote island. Upon arrival, the infrastructure and well-resourced facilities, particularly the library, impressed us. Interactions with the staff and a group of confident, courteous tenth graders revealed a deep-seated appreciation for the school's environment and the comprehensive education it offers. Students like Karan and Mohini (names changed), who have found a second home here, shared their experiences and ambitions, highlighting the school's role in shaping their futures. The structured daily routine at the hostel and school, emphasizing education, well-being, and personal development, caters to 282 school children and 94 hostel residents. Our visit coincided with the inauguration of a new village library, underscoring Ayang Trust's commitment to extending its educational reach. The students follow a rigorous daily timetable at the hostel, starting with personal care and academics in the morning, followed by a multitude of assignments and activities throughout the day, and interspersed with hearty and delicious meals. They return to the hostel at 4:00 PM where they are given time to do their homework and socialize before having one last nutritious meal before the day begins again. A memorable classroom visit showcased the dedication of the diverse teaching staff, bringing together expertise from across India to benefit Majuli's children. Their passion for teaching and the student's eagerness to learn was palpable, illustrating the mutual determination to overcome geographical and socio-economic barriers. During the visit, we witnessed a community united by the belief in the power of education. The Hummingbird School, supported by Ayang Trust, is more than an educational institution; it is a beacon of hope for the children of Majuli, offering them a pathway out of poverty and towards a world of possibilities. The funds provided have been meticulously used to cover the cost of running the operation of both the hostel and the school. Support The Hummingbird SchoolThe aspirations of Majuli's children and the dedication of Ayang Trust's team call for our support. The most inspiring part of the visit was the interaction with the 10th graders. We were impressed by their motivation to do better for themselves and their families and work to better their station in life. Their thirst for knowledge and desire to explore the world beyond their state was palpable. We spoke about their dreams, and their determination left a lasting impression. The Ayang Trust's sincere efforts to educate these children leave visitors with hope for the future of this tribal community. By contributing to The Hummingbird School, you can help ensure that education continues to serve as a lifeline for these children, empowering them to build a future beyond the constraints of their current circumstances. Donate liberally and make the world a brighter place.

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Majuli is an island district on the river Brahmaputra, with a population of about 170,000, majority of whom are tribal communities. 75% of the population practices subsistence agriculture. In the last 25 years, Majuli has shrunk to half its size due to flood and erosion. Annually many of these farming communities are displaced, losing their lands to the Brahmaputra. And, there is no way out of this, for them or their children. Despite there being 932 schools in Majuli island District with reported 90% enrollment of children, the quality of education is most often substandard. The 2018 ASER District data draws a grim picture. 68% of Class 5 students cannot do basic subtraction, while 60% cannot read a Class 2 text. Frequently just one or two teachers manage an entire school. Many children eventually discontinue their education with the system failing them, and without employable skills go back to sustenance farming, starting their families young. This perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Unfortunately, students from this very system become the next generation of teachers. Not surprisingly, the local community wants teachers from outside, but this is neither feasible nor sustainable. Majuli’s unique flood-prone situation also makes it challenging to monitor the quality of education in schools. Importantly, even if the local teachers are motivated and qualified, there are no institutes available on the island where they can go to get trained in the latest pedagogical practices and better their skills. 
 1) The Hummingbird School- A Model School.The Hummingbird School was envisioned as a learning community of children, school staff and the village community. Everyone learns with and from each other. At the heart of all of this is the vision to foster self-learning, critical thinking, and compassion in the children. Most of the children who joined in the first year were from government schools and the majority could not read or write neither English nor Assamese. A lot of focus was given on self-learning, teaching life-skills, leadership and even agriculture. This brought an all-round development, including the learning levels. To this effect, the Hummingbird School is being developed as a model school for curriculum, pedagogy, infrastructure and school management in the context of rural, marginalized communities.2) Developing teaching and learning resource center The biggest component of Majuli’s dismal education system is the lack of competent and well-trained teachers. Complementary to the development of the curriculum and pedagogy will be the training of the local teachers and committed youth from the local community. The researched and tested findings from the model school would be part of the teacher training, apart from specific needs. The resource center is envisioned as a hub for all stakeholders with interest and passion for education in Majuli to access information, tools, and techniques on teaching and learning.3) Being a knowledge, resource and strategy partner to the government and affordable private schools Within the first year of functioning, the school received requests from all across the island to open more schools. However, it was not possible or even a feasible solution to start more schools. Starting a school from scratch is a huge task. Majuli already has over 900 existing schools. Thus, the school team decided to work with existing schools and partner with them towards school improvement, based on our learnings from The Hummingbird School. They registered an organization – Ayang “which means love in the Mising language”. Towards the mission, they launched the Whole School Transformation Program, where Ayang partners with Government and low-income community schools for 3 years towards school improvement. They do this primarily through building capacities of stakeholders and enabling systems and structures in schools for sustainability, and by empowering local youth to be change-makers through the 2 yearlong Ayang Manthan Fellowship. 
 Most of the children who joined us in the first year were from government schools and the majority could not read or write neither English nor Assamese. We focussed a lot on self-learning, teaching life-skills, leadership and even agriculture. This brought an all-round development, including the learning levels.One such girl was Appun, when she came to us 2 years ago, she didn't even know counting. She was so shy that the first few months she would not talk to anyone. And today, she studies in Grade 5, is the President of the student council and can resolve a conflict quicker than any of the teachers just with dialogue. Her dream is to become the principal of our school. All our children have stories like hers – of resilience, growth, and love.This proved to us that, despite having no resources, no good infrastructure, first-time teachers from the community, when an involved school leadership, motivated teachers, and engaged community comes together, it can lead to an immense change in children’s learning levels. Within one year, all of our children were exceeding their learning goals

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Yaram Gungli is an active woman farmer, from Bana, East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, who looks after her vast farmland and family. Even though she has invested her all time savings and efforts into her farmland, she can hardly derive any significant return from it. The issues such as frequent landslides disrupting water channels to her fish ponds, absence of transportation facility to carry her agri outputs to nearby markets, frequent power disruptions, absence of mobile network coverage are some of the challenges the farmers like Yaram Gungli are facing on a daily basis. That said, the North East is a region full of abundant natural resources and possibilities yet filled with its own challenges and hurdles in the path of achieving financial social mobility. Even though women here in these locations are very active and are forthcoming, they lack any proper guidance, required skill sets, adequate capital investments and necessary infrastructure facilities. Though the women farmers from these regions are known for a variety of organic products like ginger, turmeric, mustard, orange, black dal and green cardamom, they are unable to make any significant progress in terms of outcome. The challenges such as cheap import of produce from nearby countries such as China, abundance of produce in the local market, knowledge gap and no proper market linkage for their hard earned products need to be addressed.  
 We, Ayang Trust, for the last 6 years have been working extensively towards promoting women entrepreneurships through skill development, providing required capital investments and technical handholding. Across the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh we have implemented several training programs in bakery &amp; café, weaving &amp; tailoring, handicrafts and food processing. These skill development initiatives have resulted in women coming together and starting with their own entrepreneurships. Across Majuli, Assam the women have started a chain of shops comprising bakery, weaving and handicrafts products thereby making a sustainable livelihood. Ayang Trust firmly believes in the idea of bringing women together. Through which they become able to aggregate agricultural produce, value addition, do proper packaging and sell it in the market. The value addition part will certainly help in diversifying the outputs in the market and fetch a better price for them in return. It will also help the women farmers to work together and make their life better. So far, Ayang Trust has been working with 2000+ women farmers in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. We have collectivized them under 2 Farmer Producer Companies and provided in-detail training programs making sure that they are capable of leading the business. The women have decided to establish and run value addition units, such as a pulverizer unit and candy making units for ginger and turmeric and an oil extraction unit for mustard, for their products before selling it in the market. Together with proper branding and packaging systems, it will certainly revolutionize their livelihood mobility aspects. As per the plan, below are the direct project cost in detail;<ol><li>Per women training expense: Rs. 10,000/-</li><li>Capital support for per women to start their business: Rs. 50,000/-</li><li>Capital investment for per women group entrepreneurship: Rs. 5,00,000/-</li><li>Investment for per women collectives: Rs. 2,00,000/-</li></ol> 
 The impact of this intervention is manifold. While it provides an opportunity for 2000+ women farmers to aggregate their products, process it, label it and market it for a better price, it will also be a great motivation for women farmers to come and be a part of the same. It gives them a sense of higher agency and takes ownership of something that originally belongs to them. Having a source of income generation, it will make them financially independent and an opportunity to make decisions. Lekope, a women run one stop solution center in Majuli, was a great success in terms of imparting skill development programs, providing capital investments and effective hand holdings. It has directly impacted more than 300+ women farmers in Majuli. The same idea has been getting much relevance in other areas too as the women from multiple locations have shown interest. The women-led food processing centers in the north east will be a milestone as it will be efficient enough to process 1500 tonnes of ginger, 2000 tonnes of turmeric, 1000 tonnes of orange and 500 tonnes of mustard. Enabling women entrepreneurs to bring the community together and impart necessary technical support not only materializes a sustainable livelihood generation source but also help them realize their true potential. Finally, the vision of establishing a sustainable livelihood source requires certain strategic intervention focusing in and around capital investment, infrastructure development, skill development training programs and handholding. Ayang Trust as an NGO will be working towards this goal using collectivization and farmers producer organization as a medium to success.

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