There are millions of households living in slums in India. The residents of these households include migrants, half of them being among the poorest of the poor. They lack basic facilities such as drinking water, sanitation, energy and other. They suffer from tremendous poverty which forces them to be involved in unfair activities such as begging, theft and more.

Mahesh Foundation was started in the year 2008 and since then has been working for the welfare of HIV infected children and underprivileged children. Since its inception, it has reached thousands of underprivileged children.

Let's build hope for needy children who lack education.

• There are a lot of such families in Belagavi slums. The children of most of these parents don’t attend school because of lack of awareness among their parents and communities. Their parents are daily wage workers and work on the field for a whole day. Then these children had to take care of their younger siblings. Also, when the earnings of these families are not sufficient, the children are forced to involve in the begging, rag picking, child labour and other activities. The life-cycle approach of development starts with opening the doors of education for slum children, the underprivileged. So, Mahesh Foundation has started Utkarsha Learning Center to provide free education.
• In Belagavi most of the Families are mainly dependent on farming and daily wages. Literacy rate is poor and it is difficult for them to do any skill work as they are not trained for such work in the area. The cluster of villages are very interior that they are unable to reach even to a nearby market or any institute to develop skills. The families mostly fall under BPL families. Girls mostly dropped out after 8Th & 10Th standard. They are not encouraged by their family to move further with their studies.
• Currently, we have a limited space to run a school and this community support program. The present capacity is capable of providing education up to 5th standard and a limited number of people to provide with Skill Based education.

Education is a precious diamond. Let us ensure to children that it is not expensive.

Solution:

A composite building for extended classrooms and Skills center would help thousands of students and underprivileged women. So, we have decided to build a separate facility which will have 6 floors as the first three floors will be dedicated to the classrooms. There are currently 175 medically challenged and underprivileged children are getting benefits of free education up to 5th standard and we seek further expansion of classrooms up to 8th standard and also increase the number of children in each class to reach more children in the coming days as we aim to provide free education to 500+ children by the year 2025.

Remaining three floors will ensure skill-based training to 10th dropout girls and underprivileged women. This initiative enhances income generation opportunities of sustainable livelihood to disadvantaged adolescent girls and women through Tailoring, Computer class, Art and Craft and other skills. The new Skill Center intends to provide skills that help them to match the local industries requirements and get employment opportunities.

Impact:

• More than 500 Underprivileged children will get free and quality education in the coming years.
• It would ensure continuation of education for existing children.
• Child labour, begging, rag picking and all forms unfair activities due to the lack of the educational facility is eliminated.
• Inspire other children in the community to enroll in the school and get education.
• 2000+ poor adolescent girls and women would be trained and would be engaged in income generation activities.
• Thousands of economically and socially disadvantaged families would benefit from the Skilled people.

How can you help?

As little drops of water make a mighty ocean, your little contribution would make a huge difference in the lives of these kids and women. Mahesh needs your help to get construction material to complete building of skill development centre and classrooms for Utkarsh Learning Center. The strength of women and children is expanding , and this building will help him give more underprivileged children and women a bright future. Your support will make a world of a difference to these children and women.

Please help us in making this world a better place to live in for everybody.

About The NGO:

Mahesh Foundation came into existence in the year 2008. Since then it has been working for the welfare of HIV-positive and underprivileged children for the past 14 years. The Foundation is providing shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and education to HIV-positive and underprivileged children. Its core focus over the last decade has been to provide education to these children so that they live dignified lives.

In the past 14 years, the Foundation’s Care Home has directly benefited over 2200. The Foundation’s Community Support program has impacted the lives of 42000 HIV-infected socially disadvantaged families. Also, raised awareness among more than 3 lakh school and college students. Supported the education of 24000 underprivileged children to date.

Recognizing the services, the Government of India honored the founder with a National Award. Also, various government and non-government organizations recognized and honored Mahesh Foundation's services. Please visit our website www.maheshfoundation.org to know more about us.

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Note: All the donations towards this campaign is eligible for Indian Tax Exemption.

How can you donate?

This is a 100% not-for-profit organization and ensures the proper utilization of the disbursed funds with utmost transparency to support underprivileged children.

Please follow this link to donate. https://donate.maheshfoundation.org/

Alternatively, you can also choose to transfer donations online through the below details:

Details for direct bank transfer / UPI

Payee Name: MAHESH FOUNDATION
Account number: 675802010000419
IFSC code: UBIN0567582
Bank name: UNION BANK OF INDIA
Branch Name: Mahantesh Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka
Account type: SAVING A/C
Google Pay / Phone Pe No: 7353767637

If you have queries, please get in touch with us on 7353767637 / 8494945327.

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