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.Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singn and his wife Winnie Singh and have 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. Gen Bhopinder Singh is like a brother to many widow mothers."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 Gen Bhopinder 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,” says Gen Bhopinder Singh. 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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People of Assam need urgent help as floods leave lakhs in need. Donate nowFloodwaters have once again ravaged the beautiful land of Assam, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. According to the latest reports by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over six lakh people have been severely affected by floods across Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sivasagar, and other districts. The number of victims of the natural disaster has climbed to over 70, while thousands remain stranded without help. Together, let us rise and make a difference by contributing to our fundraising campaign for the flood victims of Assam.Charaideo is the worst-hit district with nearly 1.9 lakh people affected, followed by Sivasagar (over 1.5 lakh) and Jorhat (around 1.4 lakh). Nestled in the northeastern part of India, Assam has a long-standing history of facing nature's fury. Just last year, the state witnessed a devastating flood that uprooted the lives of countless individuals. This year, the floods have struck again, plunging numerous families into unimaginable chaos and distress. Many have been displaced from their homes, left without shelter, and robbed of their basic necessities.Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have also been damaged by flood waters. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/301d0554-be75-4210-87bc-ee45448b65c7.webp" />The urgent need for assistance:In times like these, it is our duty to extend a helping hand to our fellow human beings who are facing the wrath of nature. Your generous donations will directly support our on-ground NGO partners who are tirelessly working to provide immediate relief to the flood-affected people in Assam. The funds raised will be utilised to provide them with essential supplies such as food, clean water, and medical care, bringing hope and solace to their lives during this moment of crisis.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/09d9ef81-0cbf-4dfa-8390-cb4c489e0293.webp" />The power of your donations:Every rupee contributed to this fundraising campaign will create a ripple effect of positive change in the lives of those who need it the most. Your support will help in:Immediate Relief: Ensuring that the affected families receive immediate assistance in the form of food, clean water, and essential supplies.Medical Care: Providing medical aid to those injured or suffering from waterborne diseases, ensuring their well-being in the aftermath of the disaster.Shelter and Rehabilitation: Assisting in the construction of temporary shelters and facilitating the process of rehabilitation to help affected families rebuild their lives.Here's how your donations can help:a) A food kit comprising essential supplies can be provided for ₹1,255. b) A hygiene kit with essentials for an entire family during floods can be ensured for ₹1,035. c) Our NGO partner can provide temporary shelter for flood-affected families for ₹2,570.Now is the time to unite and show our solidarity with the people of Assam. By donating to our fundraising campaign, you are not just providing immediate relief; you are also offering hope and strength to those who have lost everything. Together, we can make a difference and rebuild the lives of the flood-affected communities in Assam. Join us today and let compassion guide our actions.Thanks to you, here are a few images of ActionAid providing help to people in need in Assam!<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/fd90fe4d-08f1-47f0-9f3c-bd85cc4e450a.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/e58d7c88-e93f-4d08-82ee-968cbf75fd04.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/a4495630-db88-44d9-a1ad-5f356bf942b0.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/155078cc-3c32-4645-bbb9-e4b36e326bfa.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/989d9ad8-1451-42c0-9b5d-9b7162da08cf.webp" />

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For thousands of elderly people, homeless individuals, daily-wage workers and vulnerable families, hunger is not an occasional hardship, it is a daily reality. Danirasa Foundation’s with the help of kind supporters and donors is quietly changing this reality for hundreds each day. Your donation provides a warm meal to an elderly grandparent who has no other means to survive. At ₹25 per meal, your donation of ₹1,250 can provide a meal each for 50 elders. Donate Now.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/4638fd0e-2ec9-4c5e-b3a8-c00af652f0cf.webp" />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).From one crisis to a mission against hungerDanirasa Foundation’s journey began during the devastating 2015 Chennai floods. Founder Indu Priya witnessed families, especially women and children, struggling with displacement and hunger. She and her team mobilised volunteers to cook and distribute hot meals. What began as an emergency response became a lasting commitment to ensuring vulnerable communities have access to food with dignity and care.Today, Danirasa’s Community Kitchen serves around 4,900 people through this programme. The meals reach elderly residents in old-age homes, children from underserved communities, rehabilitation centres, homeless people, daily-wage workers and others facing food insecurity.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/83575191-6a09-495a-90d8-7d25ccfbef96.webp" />A meal can mean so much moreFor an elderly person living without family support, a nutritious meal can bring comfort. For someone surviving on irregular daily wages, it can mean one less worry. For a vulnerable child, it can provide the nourishment needed to learn and grow.But feeding thousands of people every day requires a steady supply of ingredients, cooking, packaging, transportation and dedicated people.Help serve a meal with dignity<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/7e996883-166b-4ca3-bee7-2bc0c73ceefb.webp" />Your donation can help Danirasa continue providing nutritious meals to homeless and elderly people, children, workers, persons with disabilities and families struggling to make ends meet.Help Danirasa ensure that no vulnerable person has to face the day with an empty stomach. Donate today.Donate to this fundraiser by give.do, India’s most trusted online donation platform, to support Danirasa Foundation, in its mission to feed helpless elderly and destitute people, who have no means of survival.

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Smile Foundation’s flagship programme Mission Education works with the objective of empowering underprivileged children by providing education, nutrition, and wellness support. The programme is well aligned to the New Education Policy (2020), and the SDG Goal 4 (Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all). Mission Education works with children (3-18 years) living in difficult circumstances, children from poor families, differently abled children, disaster-struck children, abandoned and street children, and children living in tribal belts, remote villages and hard to reach areas. 4-PRONGED APPROACH  - Improving Learning Outcomes, Capacity Building of Teachers, Creating Enabling Learning Environment, Community Engagement. 

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Smile Foundation through its Livelihood programme connects the unemployed or underemployed youth from disadvantaged groups and communities with the sectors which have large growth potential in terms of revenue generation and employability. The staggering youth population underutilised in the job market because of a lack of requisite qualifications and training are upskilled, uplifted, and mainstreamed to become a part of the country’s growth story. The livelihood programme aims to complement the government’s vision and efforts under the Skill India mission, and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 8. COURSES MODULE -Core Employability, Healthcare, Banking Financial services and Insurance , Retail management,  Digital Marketing.

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Smile Foundation’s women empowerment programme Swabhiman, initiated in 2005, reaches out to marginalized and socially-excluded women with interventions in nutrition, healthcare, and livelihood. The programme capacitates women through innovative community practices, empowering them to seek healthcare and bring sustainable changes in the community, while also supporting them to become aware, skilled, and financially independent. Swabhiman also actively works to create a gender equal society, actively engaging men, and boys to participate in the process of women empowerment. OUR INTERVENTIONS -Reproductive & Child Health, Nutrition Enhancement,   Entrepreneurship Development, Digital Financial Literacy, Sustainability in Communities, Govt. Convergence & System Strengthening

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Established in 2002, Smile Foundation is an Indian development organization, impacting the lives of over 20 lakh children and their families every year. We have more than 400 projects on education, healthcare, livelihood, and women empowerment in over 2,000 remote villages and urban slums across 27 states of India.Smile Foundation works as a catalyst in the cycle of change, complementing and supplementing government efforts <a href="https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/#link-popup" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(view details)</a> to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We sensitize and partner with like-minded institutions and individuals to implement high-impact programs that enable access, enhance quality and help bring long term behavioral change at the grassroots.

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