GiveIndia now offers donors the choice of more than 200 listed NGOs to support.
Number 200 is Akhanda Seva for International Shanti (Operation Shanti), a Mysore, Tamil Nadu based organisation. Operation Shanti's Mission is to directly improve the lives of exploited, at-risk, destitute children and the forgotten, suffering elderly, enabling them to become "beacons of light" and share the same gifts of peace, goodwill, and generosity with others for the rest of their lifetimes.
One of the donation options they offer is to provide a care package with one month's supplies to a orphan living with HIV/AIDS. The package contains basic groceries and toiletries. Read a true story of hope about how this small Rs1200 gift (appx US$25) can make a difference.
"Anita and her sister, Ambika lost both their mom and dad to HIV/AIDS related illnesses. Anita tested positive for HIV, and now she and her sister live with their uncle in his small house. It is a burden for the uncle to care for the girls, but there is nobody else to care for them, so he diligently does so, taking Anita to monthly checkups and making sure she takes medicines.
We provide a monthly care package to Anita and her uncle which provides him with some support in taking care of his niece. The care package includes a small amount of cash, to help ease his financial burden, as well as nutritional items and soap to help them stay clean which is very important for HIV+ children.
This new program was started in September 2008. It has been received well both by our recipients and the medical clinics that refer their poorest patients to us. The care package eases the financial burden of uncle Mahesh by about 30% - 50%, and he expresses his gratitude each time we see him."
Welcome Operation Shanti, our 200th NGO! May they continue to serve those in need with the support of GiveIndia.
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