"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.

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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, 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.

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Bhumi is one of India’s largest volunteer organizations. We enable over 30,000 volunteers every year for the Sustainable Development Goals. Bhumi provides comprehensive educational support for over 25,000 underprivileged children across India.We are working towards a more equal and educated India through our volunteers.Our Programs:Ignite: Educational support for children in shelter homes, communities, and schools across India. Trained volunteers and Fellows deliver this program towards sustainable livelihoods.Catalyse: Civic initiatives that aim to make volunteering a habit and get every Indian volunteering. It involves volunteering for causes like environment, animal welfare, community welfare, and more.Giving is about better outcomes and bigger opportunities. Give with Bhumi to empower lives and transform communities.

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Malini is a 13-year-old girl from the slums in Chrompet, Chennai. Her fascination with computers inspired her to become a Software Engineer. However, even though there was a computer lab provided at her school, there were no trained teachers who could adequately instruct students on how to properly operate computer systems.

Luckily, Bhumi was at hand to teach Malini basic computer skills through a programme called "Kanini". Not only are students taught the basics, but those who show an aptitude and interest in more advanced areas are provided with specialised courses. 

With an enthusiastic dedication and through the help of an array of Bhumi volunteers, Malini is now equipped to easily operate and navigate herself around a computer as well as being adept at using Microsoft Office software.




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Like most of the children studying at Bhumi centres, Ranjan is the first in his disadvantaged family to go to school. He lacked the confidence to engage with others in English and saw the language as an unnecessary way to communicate. 

Bhumi, aware of the importance of English, stepped in to change Ranjan’s opinion. We enrolled Ranjan into our English classes, where trained volunteers spend 2 hours every weekend with children teaching English using interactive, visual and listening aids following a Cambridge University Curriculum. The programme is designed to help every child’s personal development and language skills.

Today, the change in Ranjan is obvious. Not only is he progressing significantly in learning conversational English but he also loves to read. He has access to storybooks and English software on computers at the centre during the week and doesn’t miss an opportunity to greet new people in his newly learned language. His interest in reading books and daily newspapers stand testimony to this. 


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Tina is a 13-year-old girl living in an orphanage in Delhi. The young teenager was once a shy girl who enjoyed painting but generally kept her talent to herself and rarely interacted with other children. 

Last year, however, her reserved demeanor did an about turn. Tina attended the annual inter-orphanage festival organised by Bhumi and participated in the painting competition. Not only that but while doing so, she opened herself up to making many new friends.

Tina, choosing to explain the experience herself, said: “We have never had the opportunity to exhibit our talent in front of such a large audience; Bhumi’s support throughout the day was very encouraging and Nakshatra is definitely one of the best experiences we’ve ever had!”

Tina demonstrates her talents at Nakshatra

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🌟 Garba Night with Kids 🌟 Join us for a heartwarming Garba Night with children from Snehasadan. Our mission is simple: to create smiles and unforgettable memories. - 💖 *Purpose*: Dance, laughter, and pure joy for kids who deserve it the most. *Your Presence Matters!*Your company at this event will light up their lives and make a lasting impact.   Registration link :http://bit.ly/BhumiGarbanight  Donation link: https://give.do/fundraisers/support-for-a-cause  With the help of your donations we can have food arrangements for the kids and gift them traditional clothes for the night.  Please wear traditional clothes for the event. Let's dance together for a cause that brings happiness to young heart. ❤️

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Many disadvantaged parents recognise education as the promise of a better future for their children, but struggle to send them to good schools as they are too expensive. In fact, 80% of Indian children go to state run schools where the often poor quality of education they receive leaves them with little hope of competing with better privileged students later in life for jobs, college education or even in completing their school education. There is, therefore, an urgent need to improve the resources at hand for these children and mentor them to build their skills and self-esteem. 
 Bhumi's volunteers work amongst orphaned and underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, New Delhi and other parts of the country with the aim of providing children with quality supplementary education that will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens of the future.Our educational programme includes teaching English, Computer Literacy, Mathematics, Science, developing extra-curricular talents and individual mentoring. 
 Since 2006, Bhumi has consistently been improving the learning abilities of disadvantaged children through education as well as building their self esteem, confidence and leadership; qualities that will prepare them for future employment and help them break the cycle of poverty.The efforts of Bhumi's volunteer force, consisting of over 1,200 students and young professionals under the age of 30, benefits over 25,000 children every year.By making a small donation of Rs. 500, you can help Bhumi provide a better and more secure future for a disadvantaged child.

Sponsor the education of a child in need

“UNESCO” estimates that 32 Crore students in India are affected due to COVID-19 school closures and almost 2.4 crore children are at risk of not returning to school next year due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic. The educational financing gap is also likely to increase by one third. Adding to that, girls and young women are likely to be disproportionately affected as school closures make them more vulnerable to child marriage, early pregnancy and gender-based violence. At Bhumi, we identified the pressing need for quality education among the children from underprivileged families early on, and have been supporting the education of such children at shelter homes/orphanages and communities since 2013. We believe that going to school is the first step towards education, which later helps in building self-esteem, confidence and leadership qualities among children. These qualities are important for children as they can help in providing them with better employment opportunities and also in breaking out of the cycle of poverty. Bhumi is striving to sponsor school and college education for as many children from underprivileged backgrounds as possible by providing them with scholarships. In the year 2019 – 2020, 3,971 children across India have been provided with scholarships (covering annual fees) and monitored for academic excellence. The programme has not just brought out school toppers but also helped shape engineering, medical and financial service professionals. By making a small donation of Rs. 1,000, you can help Bhumi provide a better and a more secure future for an economically disadvantaged child.

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Hundreds of children live in shelter homes where sometimes even basic necessities are seen as a privilege. Having spent most of their time in such institutions, these children have low self-confidence and very few social skills.Nakshatra aims to provide a platform for the children to ‘Dream’, exhibit their talents, get competitive exposure, ‘Discover’ their potential, 'Dazzle’ in an atmosphere of healthy competition and enrich themselves with much needed perspective about their inherent potentials; thus, we contribute to their holistic development through the promotion of extra-curricular activities. 
 Nakshatra has an array of competitive activities to ensure that children of all age groups from children’s homes participate and gain immensely from competing against their peers. Fifty different competitions in arts – including flower arrangement, pot painting, clay modelling, elocution, dance and song - and athletic and sporting competitions like sprint, high jump, shot put, volley ball and chess are conducted to facilitate maximum talent discovery. The event is peppered with entertainment, games, workshops and a science exhibition to keep the children busy even while they were not competing. 
 In Nakshatra’s first year, approximately 800 children from over 25 orphanages of one city participated. In 2013, Nakshatra’s fifth edition the number has risen to over 5,800 children from 110 orphanages of five cities.At this year’s festival we expect at least 6,500 children to participate from different orphanages in Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi. You can sponsor an enriching experience for a child from a shelter home, for as little as Rs.250!

Sponsor children at the national inter-orphanage talent festival - Nakshatra

As the cities deliberately prepare themselves for unlock phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, “sustainability post crisis” has been brought to the fore. One can see MSME businesses, street or mobile vendors back to earn their means of living. Whilst the unprecedented situation has pushed various companies/industries to adopt new approaches and take necessary viable measures to sustain their profit flow post the lockdown, people belonging to low-income communities whose profit margins are already low face further challenges. Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation states that “there are approximately to 10 million street vendors in India” contributing to the country’s savings and GDP. According to data available with the National Urban Livelihoods Mission, state governments have identified only 15 lakh vendors and issued IDs to fewer than 10 lakh vendors. Although PM SVANidhi Scheme (providing a capital loan of up to Rs. 10,000 for street vendors via http://www.pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in/) has several lakh applications with a 10-20% approval rate. 
 The need of the hour so far has been to supplement the health safety measures and provide financial assistance to daily wagers and people of low-income communities meet their basic living expenses as they were affected from the nationwide lockdown since March 22, 2020. As the unlock phase is in effect across various cities, Bhumi’s COVID relief project has stepped in to bridge the need for aiding the street vendors to cope financially and get their livelihood to progress post the lockdown. We aim to directly support these businesses by providing financial assistance and ensuring they get back on their feet at the earliest. 
 Life post lockdown would be a fight for survival for everyone especially for the street vendors as they have to sell their goods on a daily basis to provide and sustain their families.To revive their livelihoods and succor post the unprecedented situation we aim to support and impact the lives of 500 such vendors.