NGOs | Philanthropy | Social good
What are the odds that young girls would be able to fight off the influence of brothel owners, pimps and strongmen on their own? As the eldest sibling in her family, Kavita had a heavy burden on her shoulders. It fell to her to protect her younger siblings from preying eyes and the toxic environment of the red light area.
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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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