: Making a Donation This Diwali? 5 People Causes to Support with The Spirit of Giving #IndiaNEWS #Changemakers Diwali is the time of light and love, as well as a celebration of the joy of giving.

Making a Donation This Diwali? 5 People Causes to Support with The Spirit of Giving #IndiaNEWS #Changemakers
Diwali is the time of light and love, as well as a celebration of the joy of giving. And as your own homes light up with the bliss of the festive season, how about sharing this light with those in need?

From an NGO that teaches slum children, to one that is freeing girls through football, or the man from Jharkhand who has adopted 35 girls — these organisations and people have devoted themselves to helping others. To continue their inspiring endeavours, they need your help.

We at The Better India have chosen five people and organisations that have been spreading cheer, hope, and light.

Here are some people and organisations that you could help this Diwali:

Vishalakshi Foundation

Children at a Vishalakshi Foundation School

Nilay Agarwal (30) started Vishalakshi Foundation after his friend Vishalakshi died in a car accident in 2018. This life-changing incident prompted the youngster to invest his time towards a noble cause.

The NGO works towards feeding the poor and teaching children living in slums. Nilay says that the focus is on education right now under their ‘Project Dream School’. From setting up one school in a slum in June 2020, they are running 17 such schools across the country today, educating more than 2,000 children.

Their focus is on children who have never been to school. Nilay says they have been able to send 50% of the children to government schools. They have 4,000 volunteers across the country and work on individual contributions.

Nilay says that it costs Rs 1,000 per child per month.

If you wish to contribute, contact +91-8588805577, or use this link.

For online transfers:

Name Vishalakshi Foundation

Bank Yes Bank

A/c No 001888700000741

IFSC YESB0000018

Paytm 8588805577

Gpay, PhonePe Vishalakshi@yesbank

Wildlife Rescue

Nadeem and Mohammad Saud of Wildlife Rescue

Nadeem and Mohammad Saud first rescued an injured kite almost three decades ago, when they were teenagers. However, they couldn’t find any veterinarian who was willing to treat the carnivorous bird in Delhi. Despite that first experience, they continued to rescue injured birds by placing them in safe spaces.

In 2010, they set up their NGO Wildlife Rescue, wherein they have saved over 23,000 birds of 100 species from within their homes.

They need financial support to attend to rescue calls from far off places, as well as for their regular operations, as some birds have grievous injuries.

To contribute to their cause, visit www. raptorrescue. org/donate-to-us-1

Unbound Futures Foundation

Children at a class conducted by Unbound Futures Foundation

Growing up in Bijanbari village, Darjeeling, Roshni Pradhan would observe that children of tea estate workers didn’t go to schools.