ngo donation for children

  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 ...

" 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...

As the pandemic was announced over a year ago, it shattered numerous lives and caused mass havoc. Populations were confused, worried and grief stricken, but India’s frontline workers displayed true courage while battling the spread of COVID-19. Doctors, nurses, ward attendants, security guards and ambulance drivers have held up our healthcare system, and continued to work in exhausting and horrific conditions. Supporting our saviours  As healthcare professionals worked round the clock under immense pressure, their physical and mental health continued to deteriorate. With rising cases of infections, healthcare professionals tend to work multiple shifts making it more difficult for them to attain required meals on time. To ensure sustenance and strength of the healthcare workers, food NGOs across the country have been providing fully cooked, hot meals at hospitals. The nourishing meals aim to revive the spirit and more importantly, the immunity of our healthcare heroes who are in dir...

Doing good and giving back to society is an integral part of human nature. Today, you can truly make a mark on the lives of people who are less fortunate, by supporting charitable organisations that are truly proving to be the backbone of socio-economic development within our nation. Making an NGO donation will provide you with a great sense of satisfaction, but can also help you save on your taxes! To promote charitable giving, the Government of India has provided citizens to claim tax exemptions under Section 80G once a donation is made to a certified organisation.  Who can claim benefits? Section 80G allows anyone who has a taxable income in India to claim a deduction, once a donation is made. Individual donors, Hindu Undivided Families, Companies, Partnership Firms and Non-Residential Indians who have Indian taxable income are allowed this tax saving option.  What should you look for in an NGO before making a donation? It is imperative to ensure that the charitable organ...