NGO

Nakshatra was abandoned by her parents when she came out as transgender. She lived on the streets of Bengaluru for months. Today, she provides shelter for those in need. Her NGO, Nammane Summane, houses hundreds, including people with disabilities, elderly individuals, and orphans abandoned by their families. Here's how you can help them with food and shelter.

Bengaluru's Ajayan Namminipurthu started Sanathya Foundation to provide free medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and nebulisers, to people who cannot afford to buy new ones.

Dr Laxmi Gautam's NGO Kanak Dhara is flooded with emergency calls throughout the day asking her to give Vrindavan's abandoned widows a dignified death.

Rakesh Panchal honoured his father’s last wish by starting ‘Visamo Tiffin Seva’. What began as a small act of serving food to a few underprivileged individuals has evolved into a significant initiative, providing over 2.5 lakh meals to seniors in need. Here’s how you can help.

Begin the new year by donating or volunteering at these 10 Indian NGOs that are impacting thousands of lives with their incredible work.

Gurugram-based Taarush Grover established 'Volanity' to teach music, art and life skills to underprivileged children across Delhi’s NGOs through a unique model of volunteering.

Pune resident Raj Dagwar battled depression after his college professor recognised his symptoms and suggested he go for therapy. Later, to help others facing similar challenges, he founded a non-profit called ‘Listener’s Army’ to offer emotional support to people while guiding them toward professional help when necessary.

Sai Vignesh (22) started helping animals at a very young age, thanks to his parents and grandfather. Later, he started Almighty Animal Care Trust in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu to provide a safe haven for animals. Currently, over 250 animals reside in his sanctuary.

AC Barua, a retired Indian Air Force officer, founded ‘Seneh’ a shelter home for poor and abandoned women in Guwahati, Assam. He has rescued over 60 women so far, providing them with food, shelter and medical aid.

Mumbai entrepreneurs Bhumika Marwaha and Bipin Joshi started Jhappi, a marketplace that connects NGOs with consumers across India so they can sell products made by their beneficiaries -- people with disabilities, women from low-income groups, and more.