These are some of the organisations we have been funding regularly:
- MSSI, Delhi Chapter – The India MS Map aims to crowd-source mapping of the prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in India.The crude prevalence of MS in India stands at 8-9 people per 1, 00,000. It is estimated that the approximate number of persons with MS in India is close to 1.8 lakh. 3,000 members are registered with the 8 MSSI chapters in India. To date, no large-scale studies have been conducted to accurately determine the incidence and prevalence of MS in India. However, in the last few years, an increase in the number of practising neurologists and easy and affordable availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has led to an increase in the reported prevalence of MS but there is no centralized Registry of Person with MS in the country. Without authentic data, it is difficult to convince policymakers to formulate appropriate policies and programmes for people with MS and also for pharmaceutical companies to invest in Research and Development for treatment. MSSI services include home nursing care & physiotherapy, patient support by way of medical camps, medicine reimbursements, online doctor-patient interactions, mobility aids, comfort and hygiene aids, yoga sessions and counselling. MSSI also supports school/ college going MS persons and children of MS persons.
- PLWA Charitable dispensary and Balwadi–established by the Panchshila Ladies Welfare Association (PLWA) in 1979, it provides doctor’s consultations as OPD and treatments, including medicines and diagnostics to the under privileged. The Association also runs a balwadi at the venue every afternoon (Monday to Friday). They have a teacher and a helper to look after 35 to 40 poor children from the area. Some members are retired teachers, so they help out too.
- Caring People Welfare Foundation Trust, Budgam, J& K. This trust is working for the tribal areas of Budgam district who live in far flung areas and have bare minimum access to basic amenities. The trust has adopted a few families and provides their monthly ration. The members of the trust also arrange for medical camps, free medicines, education for girls, help for the needy, especially widows and orphans.
- Sri Guru Granth Sahib Vidya Kender, New Delhi – A home to 200 young deprived children from various parts of India, here the entire expenditure of boarding, lodging, food, uniforms, books, stationery, school & university fees including other educational expenses such as health & hygiene, medical, academic, technical & professional, etc. is borne by the Society. The institution helps the underprivileged Sikhs acquire basic academic knowledge up to senior secondary under NIOS, further a student can opt for desired vocational courses like polytechnic in engineering branches, designing, tech training. Moreover, the children are taught about Gurmat, Gurbani, the essence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib , the ways Sikh practice their religion, the Sikh History, Sikh music (The Kirtan), and much more. From schooling or graduation to specialized skill courses, each student is trained according to his aptitude and willingness to earn a better lifestyle.
