Children

"If their kids fall sick, the impoverished families do not visit even a government hospital. They fear that if they skip work for the hospital visit, they would lose the day’s wages and the entire family has to go hungry."

Fondly known as Malik Bhai, the 29-year-old tea seller has been spending 80 per cent of his income to educate more than 40 underprivileged children since the last three years!

This Mumbai-based girl has a heart so big that it feels the pain of others acutely. Through her art and craft exhibitions, Kshirja has raised around Rs. 85,000 to fund various causes

Be it scorching heat or torrential rains, they are assured that their ‘son’ will send them lunch and dinner, without fail. Be it a medical emergency or the simple wish to go on a short trip - they know Deb Kumar is just a call away! #Respect

And this isn’t the first time! Eleven years ago, she had donated her gold bangles to help three young children get their dead mother’s body released. #Respect #RealLifeHero

“I was passionate about photography and writing and that is what I did – I clicked their pictures and posted their story on our Facebook page. Slowly, we started seeing interest and people started coming forward wanting to help.”

For the children of Seem, education was limited to the pages of hand-me-down textbooks and outdated curriculums. Until a couple threw open the doors of their home to them! #Respect #RealLifeHeroes

“The first three-four months were very tough. The chemotherapy sessions were very intense. We also learnt that the chances of recovery are as high as 90 per cent in children below the age of 14,” says 48-year-old Monica.

“Besides putting up posters everywhere detailing the need to prioritise the environment, we also encouraged residents to do away with plastic and other toxic material decorations

“One in every 5 children doesn’t get vaccinated and one of the major reasons for this is lack of availability of vaccines. Using our solution we can reduce the wastage in vaccines and help it reach more children,” says the 31-year-old founder. #Innovation #Health