Aarambh - Fostering the next generation - Doing our bit for Children

Aarambh, a 20-year-old NGO prides itself in supporting under privileged children. They assist children from the slums of Mumbai on various fronts from education, medical check-up to day care centre. Currently they are supporting 1760 children across their 6 centres in Navi Mumbai.

I had the opportunity of going to one of the centres and was delighted with the work done by them. Got to know about 3 lovely children Seema, Ruksar and Priti whose parents are rag pickers. They used to accomp...

Help these Women being Self Employed by donating Rs.2000

Venba has now started 'free tailoring' classes for women in Chennai. This is located in old Chennai area of Washerman pet. The Women who join the training classes for 5 days a week after their household duties are learning 'Tailoring'. In 4 months, they would be able to learn stitching and can earn a daily livelihood working from their homes. We currently have 20 students and we are looking to expand further as we get more donations and support. You can now support a women training for 4 months ...

Caring for Sick and Homeless at Parisutha

Parisutha Illam is a home for the homeless. There are ~220 women and men who have don’t have a home and are suffering from psychiatric ailments. This is managed by three sisters/nuns who look after the home like their very own. The people in the home lead a good quality of life. They have undergone a complete change from when they were often found in streets and have moved to very hygienic and caring environment. They still have to take medicines. Some people have recovered well and undertake...

Supporting Children with Special Needs

Hanshi Khushi with tag line of 'Let smile meet a smile' is humbling piece of ongoing work by Urna Bose. Founded in 2006, it aims to bring smile to the pupils (children to adults) who have special needs. An important note is also that the parents and families of these children are supported through the process. The children remedial training, how they can lead as independent a life as possible and importantly to make them feel happier. Special attention is paid to each pupil. Therapy classes ar...

Supporting Children Education through Books, School Stationary and Bags

Umang is a charitable Foundation founded in 2009 and based out of Mumbai. They enable education by providing books, stationary and school bags. They distributed these to 30,000 children last year (2016) sub-urb and Mumbai (around Mumbai city) and rural Maharashtra. They have an ambition to extend this to interiors of Maharastra and distribute education kit to 150,000 children. They focus on government schools and most deserving locations. Ashish Goyal and his friends have a corporate job and und...

Caring for Old and Homeless

Paasam is an Elderly Home in Mahabalipuram near Chennai who are Supporting old people in having a respectable old age. The elders have no one to support them or personal funds. Arun Sir and Uma Sensei (seen in picture) have built this beautiful home. Mr. Arun is a Masters in Social work and passionate about making a difference. When we visited there, we had a very memorable experience for the few hours we were there. The elders seemed very happy and having a good quality life. You can support ...