It is difficult to know the exact number of NGOs in the nation. However, according to a report by the government, there are at least 31 lakh NGOs, which are operated in the country. There are a plethora of volunteers working towards maintaining social equality through education, disaster relief, healthcare rights and so on. Social service does not just empower the people, but it also builds values in our culture, and we at Mobius Foundation are proud to be a part of this circle.
Here are some of the most successful stories of the Best NGOs in India that are putting effort & forth outstanding work in establishing equal opportunity to empower people.
1. Child Rights and You (CRY)
Rippan Kapur found CRY in 1979 with six of his friends, having fifty rupees, which was lying at his mother’s dining table. They had a dream to witness a day when every single child in India would enjoy his or her rights, such as protection, survival, and development.
Rippan was a young airline purser, hated seeing children work as servants. Being part of his school’s social service club, he helped street children with reading & writing. His motto was ‘What I can do, I must do.’
Today, CRY is among the top 100 non-profit organisations making a difference around the globe through its several projects.
2. Mobius Foundatiion
Mobius Foundation, a non-profit organisation, founded by Mr Pradip Burman, are contributing bit to promote environmental sustainability through sustainable methods that enable us to break unsustainable practices. These non-viable practices, such as overconsumption of energy & natural resources, deforestation, and sharp population, are harming the environment.
Our initiatives elevate ecological conservation through Project Sanjeevani & population stabilization. It also encourages people to reduce energy usage & nature resources through green education to lessen the carbon footprint.
3. Give India
Give India falls under the Top NGO in India. It provides a platform for people who wish to support a noble cause. Give India allows individuals to support its cause while ensuring that whatever amount they transfer gets transparency & credibility for their donation. It is the largest & one of the most trustworthy NGOs in India.
4. Nanhi Kali
Nanhi Kali is an NGO founded in 1996 by Anand Mahindra, jointly managed by Naandi Foundation and KC Mahindra Education Trust, which is part of the Mahindra Group’s corporate social responsibilities. It supports education for underprivileged girls in India.
It offers education to girls and women to influence India in the long run positively by helping them to be aware of their rights.
5. Goonj
Goonj is another non-governmental organisation in Delhi, India. It performs different activities such as disaster relief, humanitarian aid & community development in parts of 23 states of India. Anshu Gupta founded Goonj in 1999. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015 for his work.
The Schwab Foundation, a World Economic Forum named Anshu Gupta, India’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012.
6. Smile Foundation
Young corporate professionals founded Smile Foundation in 2002, inspired by the philosophy of Peter Senge, the founder of the Society for Organisational Learning.
They began working from scratch to bring a difference in the lives of underprivileged families. Because the urban slum dwellers lack the education to be aware of diseases & healthcare. They do not visit the hospitals for checkups out of risking a day’s wages. Smile Foundation has a two-fold approach to tackle this problem. They worked hard to bring quality healthcare services with easy access to the needy. The second step they took was to promote healthcare awareness & encourage the poor to seek help. With their work & over 200 projects on social causes across 25 states, Smile could reach 6 lakhs, children & families, across 950 villages & slums in India.
7. HelpAge India
HelpAge India is an Indian non-profit organization focused on the concerns of elders. Cecil Jackson-Cole found it in 1978 with a mission to work for the cause and care of under-aged and elderly people, & improve their living standards. HelpAge is taking action against pension, healthcare, elder abuse at the national, state and social levels with the central & state governments & advocates for the needy. It aims to serve disadvantaged elders to lead an active and healthy life.
8. Uday Foundation
This organisation has a unique and heart-touching story behind its establishment. Tulika and Rahul Verma had welcomed their second baby, Arjunuday, in 2006. He was born with multiple congenital defects & after nine surgeries; he turned into a normal boy, but with the need of an artificial mechanism for his bowel movements. This led Rahul Verma to establish Uday Foundation to support children who are suffering from congenital disorders & other syndromes.
The foundation also researches new technologies in the healthcare sector to treat those children having congenital diseases. They have other various projects for common people and children to treat. It also has several programs for raising donations for food, blankets and so on.
9. CARE India
CARE India is a non-profit organisation. It has been working for 68 years, focusing on reducing social injustice and poverty. It also empowers women and girls from marginalised communities & improves their living conditions. The organization reached 31.5 million people through 43 projects in 14 states, covering over 90 districts. It is a part of CARE International Confederation, which operates in 95 countries globally, where people live with dignity & safety.
10. LEPRA Society
LEPRA Society aims to promote quality healthcare by providing medical help to marginalized women, children and slum dwellers. They try to bring a positive change into the lives of poor people by giving them the confidence to live a dignified life.
