Alphabetical Listings
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ActionAid India
ActionAid India is a prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) working to
address poverty, injustice, and social issues in India. ActionAid India works on
several important issues: Children's Health and Education: They run programs to
improve children's access to healthcare and quality education. Ecological
Justice: The organization works on environmental sustainability and climate
change issues. Women's Empowerment: ActionAid India focuses on combating
violence against women and addressing gender-based inequality.
URL :
www.actionaidindia.org
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Akshaya Patra Foundation
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in
Bengaluru, India, dedicated to eliminating classroom hunger and promoting
education. It operates as a trust affiliated with the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Akshaya Patra is the world's largest NGO-run
school meal program, providing hot, nutritious lunches to over 2 million
children in more than 20,000 schools across India every day.
URL :
www.akshayapatra.org
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Azim Premji Foundation
Azim Premji Foundation is a non-profit organization established by Indian
businessman and philanthropist Azim Premji in 2001. The foundation focuses on
improving education in India, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. The
foundation's vision is to contribute towards a more just, equitable, humane and
sustainable society in India. Its primary focus is on improving the quality of
elementary education in rural regions throughout the country. The foundation
works to improve the school education system in India, focusing on disadvantaged
areas.
URL :
www.azimpremjifoundation.org
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CARE India Foundation
CARE India Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
underprivileged children, women, and families in need. Established with a
mission to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life for marginalized
communities, the foundation focuses on various critical areas including
healthcare, education, and women's empowerment. The foundation actively raises
funds to assist families facing severe health crises. For instance, they are
currently seeking donations for several children undergoing life-threatening
medical treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgeries.
URL :
www.careifoundation.org
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Cherish Foundation
Cherish Foundation is a non-profit NGO based in Hyderabad, India, dedicated to
uplifting needy and vulnerable communities, particularly focusing on orphans and
children in need. The foundation engages in various social development
activities, including health initiatives, girl education, and women empowerment
programs. They operate orphanages and shelter homes, providing essential
services such as counseling and behavior change communication sessions. The
foundation emphasizes the importance of education in a child's future,
prioritizing it in their budget.
URL :
www.cherish-foundation.org
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CRY India
CRY (Child Rights and You) is one of India's leading non-governmental
organizations dedicated to ensuring children's rights and creating happier,
healthier childhoods for underprivileged children across the country. The
organization works towards addressing critical needs of children by engaging
with various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, community workers, and
government officials at different levels.
URL :
www.cry.org
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GiveIndia
GiveIndia is India's largest online donation platform, established to connect
donors with credible non-profit organizations across various causes such as
health, education, and poverty alleviation. The platform enables individuals and
corporations to contribute through one-time or monthly donations, facilitating a
more structured approach to charitable giving. GiveIndia serves as a crucial
intermediary in the philanthropic landscape of India, bridging the trust gap
between donors and non-profits while promoting effective and impactful
charitable giving.
URL :
www.giveindia.org
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Goonj
Goonj is a prominent non-governmental organization based in New Delhi, India.
The organization focuses on addressing social inequities between urban and rural
areas by utilizing underutilized urban materials, particularly cloth, as tools
for development. Goonj operates in 23 states across India, engaging in disaster
relief, humanitarian aid, and community development initiatives.
URL :
www.goonj.org
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HelpAge India
HelpAge India is a prominent non-profit organization, dedicated to addressing
the needs and rights of disadvantaged elderly individuals across India. With a
mission to improve the quality of life for older persons, HelpAge India operates
in 26 states and serves over 2400 villages, reaching approximately 138 million
elderly people in the country.
URL :
www.helpageindia.org
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LEPRA India
LEPRA India is a non-governmental organization dedicated to combating leprosy
and other related health issues in India. LEPRA Society focuses on providing
comprehensive healthcare services, particularly in states with high prevalence
of leprosy, such as Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and
Jharkhand. LEPRA India's mission is to restore health, hope, and dignity to
individuals affected by leprosy, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and other
poverty-related diseases.
URL :
www.leprasociety.in
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Magic Bus India Foundation
Magic Bus India Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to empower
children and youth from marginalized communities in India. Magic Bus aims to
take children and youth on a journey from childhood to livelihood, breaking the
cycle of poverty. They use sports and activity-based approaches, including
mentoring, to equip young people with life skills and knowledge. Magic Bus uses
a unique model of training local community mentors to deliver their programs,
creating a sustainable impact in the communities they serve. Their approach
combines education, health, gender equity, and socio-emotional learning to
provide comprehensive support to young people.
URL :
www.magicbus.org
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Oxfam India
Oxfam India is a prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to
address poverty, inequality, and social injustice in India. It is a member of
the Oxfam International Confederation and operates as an independent entity with
indigenous staff and board members. Oxfam India concentrates its efforts on
several key areas: Poverty Alleviation: The organization works to tackle poverty
and inequality at the grassroots level. Marginalized Communities: They focus on
supporting the most marginalized segments of Indian society, including Dalits,
Tribals, Muslims, and women. Rights-Based Approach: Oxfam India adopts a
rights-based approach, viewing people as bearers of civil, political, social,
and economic rights.
URL :
www.oxfamindia.org
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Pratham
Pratham is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in India,
co-founded in 1995 by Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay. Its primary mission is to
provide quality education to underprivileged children, particularly in urban
slums. Initially established in Mumbai, Pratham has expanded its reach across 23
states and union territories in India, as well as having chapters in countries
like the United States, UK, Germany, Sweden, and Australia.
URL :
www.pratham.org
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Project Nanhi Kali
Project Nanhi Kali is an Indian non-governmental organization dedicated to
supporting education for underprivileged girls in India. Project Nanhi Kali
offers comprehensive support to girls, including: Academic Support: Daily
after-school classes at Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centres within government
school premises. Digital Learning: Provision of digital tablets with pre-loaded
educational content for secondary school girls. School Supplies: Annual
distribution of a kit containing uniforms, stationery, school bag, and other
essentials. Community Engagement: Working with parents and communities to build
support for girls' education.
URL :
www.nanhikali.org
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Save the Children India
Save the Children India, officially known as Bal Raksha Bharat, is a prominent
non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized
children in India. It is part of the international Save the Children Alliance
and is headquartered in Gurugram. Bal Raksha Bharat's mission is to transform
childhood landscapes nationwide through compassion, care, and relentless
efforts. Their approach is holistic, addressing multiple aspects of childhood:
Access to health and nutrition, Quality education, Protection from harm and
exploitation, Psychosocial support, Overall child development.
URL :
www.balrakshabharat.org
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SERUDS
SERUDS (Sai Educational Rural & Urban Development Society) is a non-governmental
organization (NGO) based in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. SERUDS works to
improve the lives of disadvantaged groups, particularly children, women, and the
elderly. SERUDS aims to promote socio-economic development, health, education,
and culture through a participatory approach. Their vision is to mitigate the
suffering of deprived and downtrodden sections of society to ensure equity,
empowerment, and justice.
URL :
www.serudsindia.org
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Sightsavers India
Sightsavers India is a development organization working to eliminate avoidable
blindness and promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities in
underserved areas of India. The organization operates in partnership with local
entities and government departments to scale up operations in three core areas:
Social Inclusion, Eye Health, and Inclusive Education. The organization operates
in 116 districts across 10 states in India, including Rajasthan, West Bengal,
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar,
Maharashtra, and Assam. Their urban eye health program is active in 21 cities
across various states.
URL :
www.sightsaversindia.org
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Smile Foundation
Smile Foundation is a prominent Indian non-governmental organization (NGO),
focused on improving the lives of underprivileged children and their families.
The organization operates over 400 projects across 25 states in India,
addressing critical areas such as education, healthcare, women's empowerment,
and livelihood development. Each year, Smile Foundation impacts the lives of
more than 1.5 million individuals, particularly in remote villages and urban
slums.
URL :
www.smilefoundationindia.org
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Snehalaya
Snehalaya is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to
supporting marginalized women, children, and LGBT communities, particularly
those affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, violence, and sex trafficking. Founded by
Dr. Girish Kulkarni, Snehalaya operates primarily in Maharashtra, India, and is
known as "Home of Love," reflecting its mission to provide care and support to
those in need.
URL :
www.snehalaya.org