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Debunking 3 myths about NGO donations

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  In recent years, the number of donations made towards social causes has increased significantly. NGOs, charitable trusts, and other non-profit organizations have been using these additional contributions to extend their cause and reach more people in need. These small steps taken by individuals across the country can truly help accelerate the process of social and economic development. Besides this, if you donate money to NGOs for a cause you care about, you feel a sense of belonging within your society, as well as great satisfaction that you have contributed to making a positive difference for the members of your community.  Even with the many positives associated with making a charitable donation, a large chunk of the population is inhibited to donate money to NGOs or other organizations because of certain misconceptions. As a frequent donor to different types of NGOs in the country, I would like to debunk some of these myths and give you more clarity about maki...

How do food NGOs help to implement the mid-day meal scheme?

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  I recently visited a village with my family, where I came across a school, which is very different from a city school. I always wanted my daughter to get a sense of how different children across the country study and that village school solved my purpose. I believe it is important for young children to be aware and acknowledge how people from different strata of society go about their lives. After taking permission from the officials present there, we began looking around the school. The principal went along with us and showed us the classrooms where children were reading textbooks or listening to their teachers. He also showed us the sports field where a few children were playing amongst each other. Soon after, during lunch time, children from the different classes gathered around as they waited for their meals. Once they were served, I saw that the meals included a serving of vegetables, rice, pulses and curd. I did know that these schools came under the purview of the mid-day...

What are the steps I should take before volunteering at an NGO?

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  Volunteering at children NGOs or charities is a great way to get involved in your community activities. These organizations are established to focus on alleviating different issues that are prevalent in the country. As a volunteer, you will be working towards the same cause and put in your efforts to help out these organizations in any way they require. This volunteering experience will help you improve your skills, collect knowledge while allowing you to make positive changes within your community. On the other hand, your efforts can allow the community members to function at their best, improve the well-being of those around you and support families that aren’t able to support themselves.  Though volunteering is beneficial for both NGOs and volunteers, the process of joining may be a little difficult to understand. There are certain steps that you can take to make the best out of your volunteering journey: Choose a cause that you care about:  Choosing to work with an...

Where do my contributions towards the education of underprivileged children go?

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Since I was a young girl, I found a lot of joy in going to school, attending classes, and having lunch with my friends. As I grew up, I realized that not every child in India can enjoy the same things that I did, and poverty acts as a barrier to education for a large group of underprivileged children. A few years ago I left my corporate job, and have dedicated my efforts to gift the power of education to as many young minds as possible. Since then, I have traveled to different parts of India and volunteered in some of the top NGOs in India working towards educating children.  From my experience, I can tell you where exactly  donation for poor child education are allocated by NGOs: Providing children with food: Ensuring that children are well-nourished is extremely important so that they can concentrate in class and focus on their studies. I have seen a lot of children feel very lethargic and perform poorly in academics if they do not receive high-quality food to con...

What has India been doing to achieve the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal of Zero Hunger?

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  The Zero Hunger Challenge, launched in the year 2015 by the United Nations as part of its Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The goal set aims to ensure that every individual has access to adequate nutrition to curb malnourishment and associated problems.  As one of the world’s largest agricultural countries, India produces enough food to feed its population but still faces the issue of widespread hunger. The country is home to 25% of the world’s hungry population, which has been a continuing cause of concern. This has led to issues such as stunted growth amongst children, inability to leverage education, limited labor productivity, and prevailing poverty.  India has been on a mission to eradicate the rampant issue of malnourishment and starvation within the country for several decades. The Government has launched multiple schemes and programs to improve the nutritional status and food security across the country: The mid-day meal scheme: This is a ...

What are the devastating effects of hunger on children? What are food NGOs in India doing to combat the food crisis?

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" There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. ” This powerful quote by the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi speaks volumes of the extent of the global hunger crisis even years ago. As nations have progressed in terms of economic development, lakhs of India’s youth still live in a state of extreme hunger and poverty.  India has one of the largest populations of young children facing acute hunger and malnourishment. Severe malnourishment can have longstanding devastating effects on the body, including the following: Increased risk of chronic diseases: According to several studies, the lack of nutritious food and clean drinking water has led to the devastating spread of several life-threatening diseases. Conditions such as Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are very common amongst children in India due to prolonged food deprivation. A majority of children facing malnourishment suffer from anemia and severe lethargy. Malnutrition also...