A non- governmental organisation (NGO) is a
non- profit organisation that is independent from states and international
government organisations. NGO’s are usually funded by donations but some
totally avoid any form of funding and are run by volunteers.
India is home to an increasing number of
NGO’s functioning within diverse fields like politics, social interests,
religion et al. Herein are listed some of the best NGO’s that carry out
influential tasks of reform and change across the nation.
6. Lepra Society
Established on 22nd February 1989, the
Andhra Lepra India or Lepra Society works for the betterment of health, removal
of indiscrimination, and eradication of poverty. One of its primary aims is to
help the National Health Programmes for preventing and controlling diseases
such as Leprosy, Malaria, Lymphatic filariasis, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and
Blindness. With its Corporate Office in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh the
organisation also functions in the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and
Jharkhand.
Website: leprasociety.org
5. Pratham
Set up in the year 1994, Pratham is the
largest NGO in the country that has taken the task of bettering the provision
of education in the country to underprivileged children. Pratham has its
corporate office located in Mumbai, Maharashtra and has contributed largely in
setting up schools across the country and also enhancing pre-school education to many children.
Website: pratham.org
4. Nanhi Kali
Founded in 1996 by Anand Mahindra, this
Mumbai based organisation promotes and establishes girl education. It is supported
by KC Mahindra Education Trust and Naandi foundation.Nanhi Kali has taken upon
itself the responsibility to educate more than 50000 girls across the entirety
of the nation.
Website: nanhikali.org
3. CRY
Within about 36 years of its service in
India, since its establishment in the year 1979, CRY India has become an
epitome for the country’s fight to secure rights for children. The name of the
organisation is an acronym that stands for Child Rights and You. It was founded
by Rippan Kapoor to serve the purpose of providing the underprivileged children
with better education, food, and health. Headquartered in Mumbai, the offices
of CRY are branched in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Website: cry.org
2. Smile Foundation
Functioning since its inception in 2002
with its office located in New Delhi, the Smile Foundation puts forward strong
efforts to enhance the status of child education in the country. Over the years
of its activism, the foundation has earned an excellent reputation owing to its
commitment to ensure that the children of India receive better education and
healthcare. One of the prime goals of
the organisation is the abolition of child labour.
Website: smilefoundationindia.org
1. Help Age India
This organisation, founded in the year 1978,
has since been working on making life better for aged individuals. The
diligence and influence of their work has been reflected in the accolades and
awards they have won over the years: the
organisation has one social welfare award and three ICAI awards under their
belt for their excellence in financial reporting.
Help Age India has its corporate office located
in New Delhi.
Website: helpageindia.org
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