"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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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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“They insert a candle in the vagina, fingers are inserted (in the vagina) and tortured, and if children don’t relent even then, they put chilli powder so that children will say “yes” because of the burning of the skin… There are teeth marks on their bodies, and their vaginal parts are burnt. When children stay in these conditions, it is painful even to hear,” says Lalitha SA of Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), in course of talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas.In over three decades, the SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas, many from clutches of sex trafficking.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and in need of a loving home. But Lalitha needs our support to carry on the mission, to move out of her small facility so that she can rescue more children, house them in a permanent location and give them all the love they deserve. Your support can help her give these children 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).A movement to protect vulnerable childrenAs a social worker, Lalitha has worked for decades in GB Road, the red-light area of Delhi and helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex. But it was the exploitation of children, many of them hardly ten or twelve or even less. The SPID has focused on rescuing such children and giving them a new life.Lalitha plays a vital role in the survival and safety of vulnerable children in the red light areas. As SPID is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public, we can support and strengthen SPID’s mission to save children. Donate generously.Donation to SPID’s fundraiser on Give.do“I have limited funds and very limited space, and if I had the funds, I would be able to rescue many more children and provide them with more comfort. With folded hands, I plead with you that you help us with funds in large numbers and support us in providing us children with a decent life. Become a part of the mission,” pleads LalithaDonate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse.NGO's 80G number: AADAS3217RF20212NGO's 12A number: AADAS3217RE20214

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Oftentimes, young people have only been perceived as learners, but considering their distinct spheres of action in terms of social, economic and educational aspects within the society, they should be recognized as essential agents of change, as leaders, educators, advocates and learners. Youth can assume active roles in the development process with their creativity, potential and capacity to bring changes at local and global levels. To summarize, the key concerns our initiative is addressing are:1) Lack of Youth Involvement in development process and decision-making2) Lack of a support system for volunteers to undertake social initiatives3) The failure of the current education system in creating active global citizens 4) Lack of skill-value-knowledge based training among youth5) Lack of creative spaces for youth to meet, share and work together #EveryIndianVolunteering campaign aims to promote volunteerism and empower youth through Youth Engagement, Community Empowerment and Capacity Development. Our mission is to enable youth to engage in the community, empowers them to enhance their capacity, and encourages them to create and lead social initiatives. Being a part of the campaign a youth should engage at least 8 hours a month for community development initiatives. We are introducing a unique volunteer tracking platform to appreciate, reward and accredit volunteers for their commitment towards creating a just and peaceful world. As a part of the campaign, we are now launching an annual celebration of volunteerism - The Volunteers Fest in collaboration with International Volunteers Day 2022. It aims to promote the spirit of volunteerism through engaging, empowering and encouraging the youth of India. Through the initiative we aim to engage 1000+ youth in volunteering activities, empowering 100+ volunteers to create and lead social initiatives and recognise 100+ youth for their effort to promote volunteerism. It consists of a series of initiatives namely - The Volunteer Awards, The Social Hackathon, The Volunteers Camp, The Social Expo, The Volunteer Summit, Volunteer Story Circle, The Volunteers Unconference, The Blindfolded Conversation, The Volunteers Yatra etc. <ul><li>Recognise &amp; Appreciate 100+ Youth for their volunteering efforts</li><li>Empower 100+ Volunteers to create and lead their own social initiatives</li><li>Engage 1000+ Youth in community volunteering activities</li></ul>

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The issue that the Differently-abled Students Fest is aiming to solve is the lack of support and resources for differently-abled students. This includes physical resources such as medical equipment, wheelchairs, and educational tools, as well as the need for an inclusive and accessible environment that meets the specific needs of these students. The event also aims to provide an opportunity for differently-abled students to showcase their talents and be appreciated for their efforts. Through these initiatives, the event aims to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere that supports the well-being and development of differently-abled students and their families. 
 The Differently-abled Students Fest is undertaking a comprehensive set of actions to address the issue of the lack of support and resources for differently-abled students. These actions include:<ol><li>Conducting a survey to identify the specific needs of differently-abled students, as reported by parents and teachers.</li><li>Tailoring the resources provided at the event to meet the specific needs of these students, such as medical equipment, educational kits, and toys.</li><li>Providing a platform for differently-abled students to showcase their talents through cultural programs and performances.</li><li>Creating an inclusive and accessible environment that meets the specific needs of differently-abled students, such as providing wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, and sign language interpreters.</li><li>Collaborating with For Life Foundation to connect the students to the event and coordinating volunteers.</li><li>Raising funds through crowdfunding, sponsorship, and collaboration with other organizations to cover the expected budget.</li><li>Providing gifts to the students as a way of appreciation and motivation.</li></ol>Through these actions, the Differently-abled Students Fest aims to support the well-being and development of differently-abled students and their families, and to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere that celebrates their talents and contributions. 
 The Differently-abled Students Fest is aiming to achieve a range of impacts, which include:<ol><li>Providing tailored support and resources to 2000+ differently-abled students to meet their specific needs, such as medical equipment, educational tools, and toys.</li><li>Creating an inclusive and accessible environment that meets the needs of differently-abled students, and promotes their well-being and development.</li><li>Providing a platform for differently-abled students to showcase their talents and abilities, and to be appreciated and recognized for their efforts.</li><li>Fostering a sense of community and connection among differently-abled students, their families, and the general public.</li><li>Raising awareness about the challenges faced by differently-abled students and promoting a more inclusive and supportive society.</li><li>Encouraging the involvement of volunteers and organizations in supporting the welfare of differently-abled students.</li></ol>Through these impacts, the Differently-abled Students Fest aims to promote the well-being, empowerment, and inclusion of differently-abled students, and to contribute to a more equitable and supportive society.

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The concern is the lack of access to educational resources for economically backward students in Kerala, India. Due to poverty, many families in Kerala are unable to provide their children with the necessary school supplies, textbooks, and other resources needed to succeed in their education. As a result, these students may struggle academically, fall behind their peers, and face a range of long-term challenges related to educational and economic opportunities. This lack of access to educational resources can further widen the gap between the rich and the poor, exacerbating existing inequalities and limiting the potential for economic and social mobility. This issue is particularly pressing in Kerala, which has a high literacy rate but also significant economic inequality. 
 To address the lack of access to educational resources for economically backward students in Kerala, we are planning to organize an educational kit donation campaign. The campaign will aim to collect and distribute educational kits to students in various schools across the state. To start the campaign, we will reach out to individuals and organizations in the community to donate school supplies, textbooks, and other educational materials. We will also seek partnerships with local businesses and corporations to support the campaign and increase its impact.Once we have collected the necessary materials, we will work with schools and teachers to identify students who are most in need of these educational kits. We will distribute the kits directly to the students, ensuring that they have the necessary tools to succeed in school.In addition to providing educational kits, we will also work to raise awareness about the importance of education and the challenges faced by economically backward students in Kerala. We will use social media, local newspapers, and other communication channels to share our message and inspire others to get involved. 
 The impact we aim to create through our educational kit donation campaign is to help economically backward students in Kerala overcome the barriers to education and achieve academic success. By providing students with the necessary school supplies, textbooks, and other resources, we hope to give them the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond. We believe that education is a key driver of social and economic mobility, and that by supporting education for all, we can help to create a more just and equitable society. By providing educational kits to economically backward students, we hope to help level the playing field and reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.In addition to the immediate impact of providing students with the necessary tools for academic success, we hope to inspire a broader movement to support education for all in Kerala. By raising awareness about the challenges faced by economically backward students and the importance of education, we hope to inspire more people to get involved and make a difference. Ultimately, we hope that our campaign will help to create a brighter future for everyone in Kerala by empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators with the education and resources they need to succeed.

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