“We received a distress call saying that a blind girl is being held captive by a woman and is being forced to beg. Our volunteers were able to rescue that girl and bring her to the Blind Welfare Society home for girls. We cared for her and educated her. Today that girl is a senior government official”, says Asha Bhola, President, Blind Welfare Society (BWS) as she recalls how her organisation has been able to transform lives.BWS has been a ray of hope for 40 such blind girls, many of whom have been abandoned by their families owing to their visual impairment. Sadly, the care, shelter and education for blind girls come at a cost, and BWS is unable to keep its work going. Your donations can help shine the light of education upon 40 blind girls and change their lives forever. 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). Neglect, Abandonment and StigmaIn various parts of the country, a blind girl is often seen as a curse and a burden for no fault of theirs. According to the nonprofit office bearer, “Many parents neglect their blind daughters and at times even sell them off for begging, etc. Even if the girl is from a well-to-do family, they feel providing education and care to a blind girl is a waste of money”. “What is the fault of an innocent child?”, she asks.Education, the only hope “These girls have no future without education. If they don’t receive education, they will remain uncared for. They will continue to be ignored by not just their families but even by society at large. Whatever I am today is only because of the education I received. But sadly, every blind girl is not as fortunate. Most visually impaired girls are deprived of any care and even something as basic as education thus leading to a life of darkness”, Asha adds. You can be the light in the lives of these 40 blind girls who have not seen anything but darkness. Help support their education and be a catalyst for change in their lives. Donate nowPlease donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help women facing domestic violence break the endless cycle of abuse and give them safe shelter.

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“The major problem in society today is the stigma against mentally ill or mentally disabled people. Families feed and care for men who are mentally ill and keep them at home. But no one wants to help women with mental illnesses,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.Sharanalaym’s ‘Jothi’ is a sanctuary for over 100 women facing mental challenges. Women with mental illness facing various challenges on the streets are brought to Sharanalayam with the help of the authorities and cared for. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/88597e5c-903c-4c84-8cf5-34ba9d96defd.webp" />Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).The women at Sharanalaym Jothi are provided with necessities like food, clothing and medical care. They also get mental health services, access to psychiatrists and counseling, empowering individuals on their path to recovery.Once lost and vulnerable on unfamiliar streets, the women at Sharanalaym Jothi find solace.By supporting mentally disabled women at Sharanalaym Jothi, you contribute to creating a better world. We can ensure these women receive the care and support they deserve.Over the years, Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last few years have been harsh. “I normally don’t extend my hand for people to donate. Many have come on their own. But life has become a bit difficult now. I need your support to take care of the women here and also bring more women here in need of help,” says Vanitha.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/e5b9bb35-4261-4187-a4cc-d89ac34d66cc.webp" /> How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It started with taking care of children in difficult conditions. It slowly started taking care of mentally challenged women. Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children and women being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many women were rehabilitated by the NGO, thanks to its facilities.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of over 100 women. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more mentally ill women in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/37ef7f6a-11d8-4a6c-b176-41dd5b51c21f.webp" />Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help abandoned mentally ill women get care and shelter. Vanitha, 70, the founder of Sharanalayam cannot do it alone.Donate now.

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“A blind child is seen as a curse or as a burden to the family. These children are left on the street. I have picked up children from roadsides myself. I also lost my eyesight as a child but today I am a senior officer in a public sector company. What would I have done, had I not been taken care of?” asks Veena Mehta Verma who was once a beneficiary of National Association for the Blind, Delhi (NAB) and now works with the NGO to protect and care for blind children like herself.Today, hundreds of blind children supported by NAB, Delhi have found something that they never had before–hope for a better tomorrow. Without Veena and NAB, many of these children would be at the risk of going back to the streets or spend a life of neglect and even abuse. Your support to the NGO is crucial. This Christmas, you can help her children get warm clothes and other essentials. Donate generouslyDonate 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 life of uncertainty and sufferingEven if a blind child is not abandoned they are often trapped in their homes deprived of education or any way of making a living. According to the nonprofit leader, “For a blind kid, employment is impossible without education. The (blind) kids need to learn Braille or they need ‘talking computer’ aids. Many of these kids are deprived of such facilities”.  Illuminating young lives ﻿“At NAB Delhi there are around 200-250 blind kids. There are around 180 kids in the hostel of NAB. We teach Braille, we teach arithmetic Taylor frames. To work towards a brighter future for the blind, we need your support. Please come forward and donate towards our mission”, says Veena. Students for whom NAB Delhi has cared for are today placed in some of the most prestigious organisations across the world. While some have gone on to make a name for themselves in the corporate world, others have taken up art and music as a profession too. Many blind children are bright, academically gifted, and waiting to shine, all they need is an opportunity. And your donation can give them just that.Donate to this fundraiser on Give.do, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help the blind children get shelter, education, care and a shot at a future full of opportunities.

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The foundation of Vidyalaya is embedded in the belief that every child has a right to meaningful and quality education in a positive learning environment

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VISHWAS is a not for profit organisation working in the field of Disability and Inclusive Development. Our mission is to create a diverse and inclusive society where every individual is ensured equal rights and opportunities in a dignified manner.In 2005, Neelam Jolly, the founder of VISHWAS started working in Sanp ki Nagli, a small village in Sohna block of Gurugram district of Haryana with a vision of an inclusive society where persons with disabilities are ensured equal rights and opportunities in a dignified manner.Now, after eighteen years of persistent work and resilience, VISHWAS is a proud team of 45 people working for the four programmes that complement each other. So far VISHWAS has reached out to 3511 beneficiaries.Programmes<ol><li>VISHWAS Vidyalaya</li><li>VISHWAS Skill Development and Training programme</li><li>VISHWAS Community based programme</li><li>VISHWAS Research and Training programme</li></ol>VISHWAS has collaborated with Department of education, Haryana in developing different tools to promote inclusion of PWDs in the mainstream society. They are :<ul><li> Inclusion Kit- Bridging Barriers- Participation and quality learning of children with special needs in regular classrooms</li></ul>https://vishwasindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Vishwas_Samaveshi_Sansadhan.pdf<ul><li>Disability Resource Manual - To spread awareness &amp; for the right information related to all 21 disabilities and associated challenges</li></ul>https://vishwasindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Disability-Resource-Manual.pdfAwards &amp; recognitions2016: Rotary Vocational Excellence award for Skill development amongst the differently abled2017: eNGO Challenge Award for enabling persons with disabilities2018: Certificate of Appreciation by Sarthak Educational Trust for invaluable contribution in disability sector2019: Certificate of Recognition of VISHWAS Vidyalaya, Unified School by Special Olympics Bharat2019: Nina Sibal Memorial Award by AIWEFA (All India Women’s Education Fund Association)2019: Mary Glowery- Liliane Brekelmans Disability Award: One of the top 5 organizations doing exemplary work in the field of disability

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Kshitij has been a part of VISHWAS since the beginning of his school journey. With guidance from Vishwas, he underwent some corrective surgeries for gait, due to cerebral palsy. He then went on to complete grade X and XII through NIOS. He got training in computers at our skill training.Ishank, with mild intellectual disability trained in computers and hospitality. This soft spoken, very well-mannered young boy has been very keen to become self-reliant by taking up a job.Rohtash has locomotor disability due to polio. He has been working with us since 2015 in the tailoring unit. In 2023 when this unit closed, he tried his hand at having his own tailoring unit. But with no regular supply of work, it became difficult for him to manage a family of 5.This year we have a new partner in Mitti Café (a café managed by PwDs). Through a rigorous screening and training process, all the three of them got employed in it. They are extremely happy with this new found self-reliance and financial independence. Regular training in sports is yielding results1. Lovlesh won Bronze Medal in Special Olympics, Berlin in Tennis (2023)2. Yashpal has been selected for training in Ice skating for Special Olympics World Winter games to be held in Italy in 20253. Yashpal and Gautam won Gold medal for Haryana in Volleyball, held by Special Olympics Bharat in Gujarat4. Lovelesh won 2 Gold and 1 Silver medal in Power lifting National Championship by Special Olympic Bharat held at Kanpur 5.Khushi &amp; Neeru won 1st place in 100m race in SOB Athletics, Haryana

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Joy of accomplishment Kshitij has been a part of VISHWAS since the beginning of his school journey. With guidance from Vishwas, he underwent some corrective surgeries for gait, due to cerebral palsy. He then went on to complete grade X and XII through NIOS. He got training in computers at our skill training.Ishank, with mild intellectual disability trained in computers and hospitality. This soft spoken, very well-mannered young boy has been very keen to become self-reliant by taking up a job.Rohtash has locomotor disability due to polio. He has been working with us since 2015 in the tailoring unit. In 2023 when this unit closed, he tried his hand at having his own tailoring unit. But with no regular supply of work, it became difficult for him to manage a family of 5.This year we have a new partner in Mitti Café (a café managed by PwDs). Through a rigorous screening and training process, all the three of them got employed in it. They are extremely happy with this new found self-reliance and financial independence.

Regular training in sports is yielding results1.&nbsp;Lovlesh won Bronze Medal in Special Olympics, Berlin in Tennis (2023)2.&nbsp;Yashpal has been selected for training in Ice skating&nbsp;for Special Olympics World Winter games to be held in Italy in 20253.&nbsp;Yashpal and Gautam won Gold medal for Haryana in Volleyball, held by Special Olympics Bharat in Gujarat4.&nbsp;Lovelesh won 2 Gold and 1 Silver medal in Power lifting National Championship by Special Olympic Bharat held at Kanpur&nbsp;5.Khushi &amp; Neeru won 1st place in 100m race in SOB Athletics, Haryana6.Tashu won the 2nd place in Badminton in Special Olympic Unified Sports

Shining performances in various sports events by young adults with disabilities

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