It began with one troubled mother walking into a hospital and meeting a couple who simply chose to listen. What followed set the course for Anandgram, a place where 650 HIV-positive children found safety and care far from the fear they once lived with.
Ravindra and Sujata Sugwekar were motivated by their son, who has cerebral palsy, to provide a safe haven for other children with disabilities. They run Sangopita, a shelter home, in Thane, to help them flourish.
Kuldeep Khatri began Dog Home Foundation in 2020 for strays around Jodhpur. His team of 40 runs a 24/7 clinic and ambulance, and provides a variety of treatments.