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NGOs in Chennai
Chennai has a vibrant culture and urban development, and it has several NGOs working for different social causes. From access to education and healthcare to women's empowerment, child welfare, environmental sustainability, and skill development, these organizations help local communities in various ways. While they take care of local needs, they also help create a fairer and kinder society. Here we have highlighted some of the NGOs in Chennai that are affecting positive change.
Sree Sashwatha Dharma Seva Samithi
Sree Sashwatha Dharma Seva Samithi is small and dedicated, as there are organizations aimed at a grassroots level to create change. The organization rescues and takes care of abandoned cows; assists the education of deserving students from economically weaker families; and feeds the needy. Under mentor NGO, REACH Foundation, Sree Sashwatha Dharma Seva Samithi also raises awareness on heritage conservation by doing awareness trips to heritage sites, classes on epigraphy, and plantation drives around heritage sites. Sree Sashwatha Dharma Seva Samithi works with bigger NGOs to make sure that their funds and efforts go to the people and projects that are having the most actual impact.
Ashrith Jeevan Global Foundation
The Ashrith Jeevan Global Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company formed by a collective of experienced advocates practicing before various courts in different parts of India. Registered in 2022, the foundation has been working since 2012 in areas such as women's safety, education, health, SHGs, anti-corruption, drug prevention, and human rights awareness. As the foundation works under the vision of "justice for all," it is working towards the economic upliftment of the disadvantaged while advancing education, peace, harmony, and fraternity and working towards national development. and international integration through the sharing of ideas/values, etc.
WEEDS
WEEDS is a non-governmental, not-for-profit social development organization with an emphasis on women's empowerment. WEEDS is an implementing organization, meaning WEEDS will
design and execute projects that will yield impactful development outcomes for the purpose of gender equality, education, and livelihoods. WEEDS has a vision of a just society based on dignity and has a mission to empower the marginalized, namely women, youth, children, minorities, Dalits, single women, elderly people, and people. WEEDS aims to build inclusive communities and establish permanent social change through its work.
VEEMA Foundation
VEEMA Foundation is a Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. As an organization, VEEMA Foundation's purpose is to provide uplift to marginalized sections of society, particularly older adults. The Foundation will enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing basic services, training programs, and supportive environments to contend with the physical, emotional, and social aspects of older adult living. Through its services and programs, the Foundation will engage the seniors, promote autonomy while increase community participation, and add dignity and meaning to Seniors' lives.