"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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The unemployment rate in India is around 10% of the total work force, out of which a staggering 48 million are young adults. Most of them possess some form of formal education and are willing to work but have little to no opportunities.At Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajan Samaj Trust, our Unnati program, which means “uplifting” in Sanskrit, provides vocational education combined with spoken English lessons; basic computer skills; values; and life skills, to underprivileged 18 to 25-year-old students, enabling them to find gainful employment. To this day, we have successfully found jobs for over 10,000 students.We offer a 35-day vocational training programme, to the least educated, unemployed and economically backward with an assured job at the end of the training period. Moreover, students from BPL sectors are provided with free accommodation and food throughout the programme.All training areas cater to the demands of the market, including courses in sales, customer services, industrial tailoring, security services, driving, and paramedics. On completion of the course, all students are placed within reputable companies including TCS, Titan, Aubonpain, First Source, Taj Hotels, Big Basket and more.Unnati also provides financial support to disadvantaged young children under the Shiksha programme so they continue to feel encouraged to complete their studies.Our aim is to train and employ over a million young people over the next ten years and are collaborating with various other NGOs and government agencies to achieve this goal.

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Lakshaman Reddy lost his father when he was 18 years old, and as a consequence, lost the only source of income his family had. Forced by the circumstances, Lakshman had to give up on his dream of getting a college education, while a simple school certificate was not enough for him to get a good job. With no one to guide him and no resources to study further, he had lost all hopes for the future.

Luckily, one of his friends had previously joined one of our 70-day vocational training programmes and had recommended the work we do to Lakshaman. This saw him go on to join the very next group of participants for our 17th consecutive programme. The training he underwent at Unnati helped him to improve his soft skills, computer literacy and spoken English.

Today, he works as a medical representative in one of the big Indian Pharma Companies, M/s Indoco Remedies Ltd, with a CTC of over 4 lakhs. He can now fully support his family and provide them with a comfortable and debt-free life.

Great turn of events for Lakshaman

Shilpa is a 13 year-old girl whose family couldn’t afford to send her to school on the Rs. 1500 a month her father earned as a carpenter. When Unnati found her, we quickly admitted her back into education and committed to paying for the rest of her time at school.

Now Shilpa is studying in grade 7 and scored a dazzling 75% in her last academic year. Her parents couldn’t be more proud of the progress she has made since joining Unnati and have seen a positive change in her character.  Shilpa is now a confident and enthusiastic student who is excited to explore the different career paths available to her to ensure she has a bright future.

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The unemployment rate in India is around 10%, while over 48 million 18 to 25-year-olds are willing to work but are unable to find jobs. The public education system is failing to keep pace with the demand of the new market and is often of poor quality, leaving an army of young people trailing behind. 
 The students of our 50-day Unnati training programme are divided into different categories and given training in a skill that suits their abilities.Unnati have various training courses in admin assistant, retail sales & marketing, guest care, beautician, for bed side attendant and driving for women conditions apply. We endeavour to provide students with modern classrooms, fully equipped with a computer lab, kitchen, dining hall and library. The last week of training is called the placement period, where we commit to finding the perfect job for all students. So far we have provided jobs to 100% of those who have studied with us. 
 Thus far, Unnati have placed over 10,000 students in reputable companies including TCS, Aubonpain, Taj Hotels, First Source and more; providing people with sustainable jobs as well as the dignity, self confidence and soft skills to become a better citizen within society. The average cost to train a youth is Rs. 12,000, and will support all of their expenses throughout the training period.

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According to India’s World Bank, 8.1 million children were estimated to not be in attendance at school. With no qualifications or employable skills, they stand no chance of getting a good job later in life. Ultimately, educational costs are too high for disadvantaged parents. With 37% of the population currently below the poverty line, over 400,000,000 people can't afford basic necessities such as food and shelter. Therefore, educational costs are seen as a luxury. 
 Our programme Shiksha, which means &quot;education&quot;, provides financial assistance to over 400 underprivileged children every year. Scholarships are given based on the scores and grades of students, cover a part of the educational expense, and are paid directly to the school concerned. 
 Unnati have managed to support over 400 underprivileged students every year since the beginning of the programme. We hope to support the educational needs of as many children as possible so they are fully equipped to lead a respectable and fulfilling life.

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<a href="https://idcl.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fba8afb509320ca5819e2852b&amp;id=8d821717b1&amp;e=54675ee85b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UNNATI </a>with its tagline <a href="https://idcl.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fba8afb509320ca5819e2852b&amp;id=9aeab4de7c&amp;e=54675ee85b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn | Earn | Stand Tall</a>, is a vocational training and social transformation program for the underprivileged youth in the age group of 18–25 years who are less educated and unemployed with a guaranteed job at the end of the training of 35 days in corporates with social securities.Most of these youth come from developing areas with limited access to quality training in view of spoken English, GST, Tally, etc. Keeping in mind, the backgrounds that these youth come from, the life skills sessions taught by our trainers have a tremendous impact on their mind-sets and they show a remarkable improvement in their behaviour. The food cost per day costs us Rs. 3,000/-. We are seeking your support to provide food to these youth during their training period. 
 India has a large percentage of youth who do not have access to formal / higher education. Around 80% of them don’t even reach 10th standard. Under privileged youth by and large lack direction and purpose in life. Left unattended, these youth could potentially turn to be non-productive and end up being anti-social elements in the society. Transforming such youth to self-respecting, confident individuals, capable of making right choices in life is our sole mission. Unnati enables unemployed youth from economically weaker sections of the society to seek a steady employment, thus augmenting their family income, and raising their standard of living. Any youth aged 18yrs and above can enroll for the course. Unnati strives to inculcate the youth with values and life skills that help them become a part of the main stream and enables them to live with dignity and pride. The principal focus is on the underprivileged sector, enabling them life and vocational skills to secure a decent livelihood. The impact of Unnati’s intervention is a job in hand, immediately after they complete training. With your support, we will be providing hospitality for these underprivileged youth during the training period and stay with us. We are proposing to provide food for the no. of youth getting trained over the period of stay with us. i.e 240 youth per year, considering 20-25 youth per batch in our 35days program.  
 We are talking of inclusive growth, guaranteed job after training and change agents with values. This is indeed unique to our program. The youth has a job after training. Unnati was formed with 3 basic principles: ·        If we train someone, they must be given a job. ·        They must be part of the inclusive society. ·        They must be change agents in the society from where they come. Unnati program impacts our youth in a such a way that, at end of training each &amp; every youth’s attitude changes, his/ her confident levels improves , overcome stage fear, the youth is moulded to become employable, his/ her maturity levels improves, this whole transformation in the youth happens in a short period of just 35 days. This helps the uneducated youth to get corporate jobs with social securities in 35 days. This program enables them not only to become employable, but also to become ambitious, dream big, set goals and progress in life.Secondly, ours is probably the only program which guarantees the job in just 35 days. The methodology and the implementation of the training is quite unique and very different from regular trainings.  The Impact of the youth can be broadly categorized at Individual Level, Workplace Level, Social Level, and Behavioral Level etc. “A generation goes above poverty line in just 35 days—forever”.

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