These top 10 NGOs in India are doing a fantastic job for humanity

You could be expressing compassion, sharing concerns or feeling sorry for the needy, but what are you contributing for helping out their lives?

It is true that a single man cannot change the lives of millions. But, the initial thought matters the most. And this is how the journey began for most of the NGOs that are operating in the country with a flourish.

Here is a list of top 10 NGOs in India who all have made their name and gained accolades through their stupendous work.

1. Help Age India

Founded in 1978, this popular NGO in India works to save the rights of elder people. They act towards abolishing elder abuse and restoring their dignity, respect and also health. With mobile healthcare, Cataract surgery, Cancer Care and various other activities, Help Age India has grown to be a relief for lakhs of disadvantaged aged people all across the nation. They have been a winner for multiple times with their astounding work for the needy.

2. Nanhi Kali

Initiated in 1996, the organization’s sole purpose was to provide primary education to the underprivileged girls in India. Managed by K.C.Mahindra Education Trust and Naandi Foundation, project Nanhi Kali basically operates with 19 NGOs currently. They aid the project through academic support, innovative teaching methodology and material support. They are also managing the operations through their partnerships in the US and UK.

3. LEPRA India

Comes under one of the top 10 NGOs in India, this organization works effectively in promoting health care and preventing diseases such as Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis etc. The organisation was established in 1924 as ‘British Empire Leprosy Relief Association’ and now currently operates in various states of India such as Bihar, Odisha etc. The achievements of LEPRA India could not be ignored. They were the first to trial Dapsone for Leprosy treatment and involved in the research of antibiotic drug, Rifampicin.

4. CARE India

This non-governmental organisation has its origin in 1945 in Geneva, Switzerland. Their objective is to achieve health, education, livelihoods, disaster preparedness and gender equalisation in communities to bring social justice to the needful. Their belief says that empowerment of women is extremely essential in the development of a society and thus they work together in improving their lives.

5. Smile Foundation

A Delhi-based non-governmental organisation, it began its operation in the year 2002. Impacting the lives of around 6,00,000 children and their families, Smile Foundation has a dual working model in their business framework and works majorly in providing child education. Their fantastic work has won them numerous awards.

6. Samman Foundation

Started in the year 2007, this NGO has been actively serving the community in their financial situations, livelihoods, health and agricultural needs.Their straightforward aims and social inclusion plans for the vulnerable and needy ones and with a stream of medical ambulances, cycle and rickshaw, along with leadership and skill development in rural areas. , they have made name for themselves.

7. CRY

Child Rights and You started by Rippan Kapur in the year 1979 is one of the best NGOs working to secure and safeguard the life, health, education and an all-round development of poor and underprivileged children all across the country. The gender-based discrimination faced by girls at home, lack of adequate livelihood and children who have fallen under forced nomadic conditions are helped by the organization.

8. Goonj

Disaster relief, rehabilitation work, child education are some of the key objectives of this popular NGO. Started in 1999 by Anshu Gupta, this organisation ran some incomparable projects and campaigns like “Cloth for Work”, “Not Just a piece of Cloth”, “Ek Jodi Kapda” and “School to School” that have helped a lot many people in the time of need.

9. Give India

This is an online donation or fundraising platform that helps other credible NGOs to operate by providing them resources. They have around 270 organisations under their list and work for child education, health, elder help, disability, human rights etc.

10. Pratham

This Mumbai and Delhi based non profit organization is solely aimed to help the underprivileged children in their education. They believe that imparting education can alleviate the poverty problem among economically backward communities.