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Sri MathaTrust

Healthcare

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Sri Matha Trust provides essential support to underprivileged cancer patients in Chennai by offering shelter, three daily meals, and assistance in accessing necessary medications, demonstrating their dedication to compassionate care and easing the burdens of illness.

Mr. Harekala Hajabba

Education

Karnataka

Harekala Hajabba, a former fruit seller from Mangalore, overcame poverty and lack of education to establish a school for his village's children. Despite facing rejection and ridicule, he persevered, eventually earning the Padma Shri from the Government of India and the title "Akshara Santa" (The Saint of Education) for his selfless dedication. Today, his school educates over 150 students and stands as a beacon of hope.

Mr. Vanajeevi Daripalli Ramaiah

Environment

Khammam, Telangana

On a mission to bring back the green cover, "Padma Shri" Ramaiah, is estimated to have planted more than 100 thousand saplings in and around Khammam district with a thrust on trees that provide shade, fruit-bearing plants, and biodiesel plants with assured benefit to future generations.

Lebenshilfe

Mental Health

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

At Lebenshilfe India, intellectually impaired children from the poorest segments of society are becoming happy, independent adults through a unique synthesis of special education methods from around the world, specialized training in local folk arts, and a distinctive program using the arts as therapy.

Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal

Rural Development

Nanded, Maharashtra

Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), established in 1959, is an organisation dedicated to the holistic development of rural communities. Their mission is to foster educated, prosperous, and sustainable communities through impactful interventions in Education, Skill & Livelihood, Agriculture, and Environmental Conservation.

Amma Nanna Anada Ashramam

Shelter

Hyderabad, Telangana

Amma nanna is an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering fathers in India. Through various programs and initiatives, they aim to foster positive fatherhood experiences and strengthen family bonds. Their focus includes promoting father-child engagement, providing resources for paternal health and well-being, and advocating for the importance of active fatherhood in society.

New Ark Mission of India

Shelter

Bangalore, Karnataka

Raja, once ostracized by family and society, founded NAMI in 1997 after experiencing homelessness firsthand. His first rescue—a half-naked woman covered in fleas and maggots—sparked his mission. Operating from a 5 x 6 ft passageway, NAMI now feeds over 750 people three meals daily, providing medical care, shelter, and education to homeless children. Dependent solely on public donations, it receives no government support.

Sparsh Hospice

Healthcare

Hyderabad, Telangana

Sparsh Hospice is a Centre for Palliative Care for terminally ill cancer patients. When the ‘treatment to cure’ is no longer effective, patients opt for hospice care, where the curative care is of low importance and making the remaining life of the patient better is main agenda. Sparsh has provided services to over 1800 patients up to March 2018.

Unnati

Skill Development

Bangalore, Karnataka

With a mission to train and employ 1 million youth across the nation & a 50 days free vocational training cum social transformation program for the underprivileged youth between 18 - 25 yrs with guaranteed placement in corporates with social securities already placing over 25000 youth, Unnati’s story is exceptional.

Bhumi

Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

At Bhumi, their unwavering optimism fuels their pursuit of meaningful change. Through the power of volunteering, they are building a society where every individual can reshape the conversation with their voices and stories, creating a brighter future for all. They teach students to gather next gen skills and help them with their education.

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