NGOs | Philanthropy | Social good
Even though my mother’s worst nightmare was realised when I was forced into sex work, thanks to Snehalaya I now have a very good career which I love. I think my mother would be very happy for me and grateful to everyone who saved me from the brothel.
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Last year Mumbaikars alone immersed almost 1,90,000 statues into the waters around the city. Now one can only imagine the amount of pollution and loss of aquatic life this leads to. Our cities are already polluted and run over with garbage. Is there a better way to celebrate occasions that are so important to us?
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Predictably, it’s the news of the reduction in NGO funding that has got the most attention. But the big news is not just about the reduction in funding, or a perceived anti-NGO stance. Going forward, it seems like it will not be business as usual at the Trusts.
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How come we need NGOs helping the elderly? HelpAge India recently put out a survey that indicated that 70% of elders surveyed in Bengaluru experienced abuse and mistreatment in public spaces. A lot of the elderly felt that they were mistreated because of property disputes, or treated rudely because they were badly dressed.
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Many of you set aside money at different points of the year or respond to phone calls, letters and emails from people you know. Media articles highlighting someone’s plight leads many people to open cheque books. But is your heart leading you astray?
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