"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.

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Since 2000, Miracle Foundation India has improved the lives of more than 1.64 lakh children and supported almost 100,000 of their family members. Today, we are an industry leader in the movement away from child care institutions, transitioning children back into families, and preventing new children from entering institutional care. In this work, we utilize the power of evidence to create real, sustainable change. Our proven Thrive Scale™ methodology is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 allows us to systematically measure and improve all aspects of a child’s well-being.Miracle Foundation India has 3 primary objectives:<ul><li>Prevent children from entering the child care institutions</li><li>Re-Integrate children with families</li><li>Enable young people and care leavers to live meaningful and productive lives</li></ul>Not only this Miracle also provides a safe working environment to the people who are working selflessly for the cause.

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While you and I have had the privilege of growing up in the care of our mothers, there are uncountable children in institutional care who have never felt the warmth of their loved ones. Many of these children lost their families early on in their  lives, thousands were separated due to poverty to end up in institutional care and then there were those who never found their way home. It is disbelieving that 80% of these children have a living parent or a family member who can take care of them if given the right support. Yet, they languish in the four walls of a childcare institution . 
 For more than two decades, Miracle Foundation has been working with institutionalized children to help them return to families and meet their rights of family care, education, mental health, healthcare and safety among others. We strengthen families with livelihood opportunities to keep them together. This Mother's Day, we invite you to participate in our very special campaign #ThankYouMom. 
 By 2027, Miracle Foundation's goal is to reach 250,000 children. This Mother's Day, we are looking to support 600 families through the funds raised in this campaign. So, let's come together and thank everyone - biological moms, grandmothers, caregivers, aunts, foster moms, sisters, and even single fathers who have committed to giving these children a real and happy childhood. Your gift will help us keep these families together and give these children the gift of a fulfilling childhood. And remember, your gift is tax-deductible. Join us in our mission to support these families and give the children the love and care they deserve.

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In India, we have 20 million orphaned children and out of these, about 0.3 percent are orphans in the traditional sense – where both parents have passed away (Src: SOS Children’s Village study of 2011). The rest are children who have been abandoned, rescued from child trafficking or child marriage, children who are lost, children growing up in abusive family environments, etc. An appalling number of 2.38 lakhs orphans live in Institutions ( children’s homes) both private and government in India (NCPCR, March 2018). There are 20,000 parents waiting to adopt a child, while only 1991 children available for adoption. Surprisingly, 80% of these kids have a living family member. Most families wouldn’t leave their children in institutions if they had the right support to care for them. The fact is, many children are in orphanages because their families are poor and can’t afford to feed or educate them. This is no reason to be institutionalized. Ask any child and they will tell you that their biggest dream is to be a part of a loving family — it's where they thrive. 
 Miracle Foundation India is a registered not-for-profit organization under section 25 of the Companies Act. We empower orphans to reach their full potential. Our goal is for every child to live in a loving family; to become a healthy, happy, self-sustaining person—and experience a true sense of belonging. Each child living in a Child Care Institution in rural and semi-urban areas supported by Miracle Foundation India receives the highest quality of care and services in the areas of nutrition, education, health, child protection etc.We support children with access to quality education by providing them with coaching support, education materials, school supplies, English language classes, and library &amp; computer literacy programs. For children in classes 9 &amp; above, career assessment is conducted. Support is also provided for higher education and vocational training/skill development, and transition programs are done to ensure that the child is ready for independent living after the age of 18 years. Over the years, we have found that the inability to provide education is a major reason why parents send their children away and hence, Miracle will continue to take care of the basic needs till the family is self-sufficient.	 
 Since 2011, Miracle Foundation India has impacted the lives of more than 7000 children across 7 states in India - Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, and Kerala. We ensure that orphans are educated, fed, loved and safe. About 99% of children we support are first generation learners. Our education strengthening program is very elaborate and covers every step from ensuring primary education to remedial classes to computer education to making sure each child receives an opportunity to attend college. The importance of education in becoming independent, income-generating adults and breaking the cycle of poverty is given utmost importance.- We have an impressive high school pass rate of 98% to that of 52% of Indian children (Source: UNESCO,2016)- Over the years, we have been able to ensure 100% school enrollment of our children compared to 55% of Indian children- Children are equipped with computer education and English language training to increase the chances of employability and hence break out from the cycle of poverty- Every child is supported to reach the highest level of education of which they are capable- Children home has an environment that fosters learning- The educational base of children is strengthened, and children have a clear direction and roadmap of higher education and career goals

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As you read this, lakhs of children are separated from their families, living in institutions or on the streets. Many survive unloved, with substandard care, and at risk – all of them dreaming of a caring family environment to grow up in. In the worst cases, the institutional environment keeps children away from their entitlement to a stable, caring family life. While we rush to buy gifts for our loved ones this Diwali season, your investment in children's futures is the best gift – a gift that keeps on giving! 
 Miracle Foundation’s vision is a family for every child in our lifetime. Our programmes empower vulnerable children to reach their full potential. Our Vision is a family for every child in our lifetime.This vision is not just a slogan. We know how to do this work. This challenge is solvable, but it requires collaboration and partnerships with like-minded organisations all over the world. Together we can end the need for childcare institutions and bring children home where they belong.We all know children everywhere deserve better. 
 For the past 22 years, Miracle Foundation has improved the lives of more than 164,000 children—but this is just the beginning.<ul><li>164,000 children’s lives improved. </li><li>19,184 children directly supported in 2021.</li><li>3,282 social workers and government officials trained on prevention, reunification, and our Thrive Scale™ Methodology.</li><li>156 organizations are working together on a shared vision.</li></ul>A small contribution on this #Diwali from your side to Miracle’s mission of making sure families at risk of child separation get the support they need to stay together and keep crisis at bay.

Light up their Future this #Diwali

In light of the global pandemic, children have been the most affected in every way - safety, education, nutrition, and healthcare have been compromised and inaccessible to hundreds. Childhood is the most crucial period of life when the foundations are laid for cognitive, social, emotional, physical development. And we will all agree that a healthy outside starts from the inside. Are we right? 
 This festive season, Fresh Paprika has partnered with Miracle Foundation India to provide nutritious and healthy meals to orphan and vulnerable children.While you order your meal with us, take a moment to send some love and warmth to these amazing kids! In as little as Rs. 21 you can give three wholesome meals to a child every day. To add a little more love, you will also make sure every child receives a glass of milk. 
 Fresh Paprika wants to make sure no child should be deprived of nutrition and healthy meals in these trying times. With your support, we dream of extending hands of help to provide 3000 meals for a month. While you eat good, you give back greater good.