Indian charities you can contribute towards to support those affected by the coronavirus crisis

Warren Buffet once said, “If you’re in the luckiest 1 per cent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 per cent.” And today, as some of us experience an unprecedented pandemic with all the necessary equipment that we may need—from food to medical supplies—there is a huge chunk of population in need of help. If you’re looking to donate these articles, and more, to children, daily wagers, the elderly, differently-abled and anyone you’d want to support, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. We list down some of the Indian organisations that you can offer help to, immediately.

PM-Cares Fund

Following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, the PM-Cares Fund was created in March 2020 to combat the situation and help those who were affected. Since then, industrialists, philanthropists and celebrities alike have pledged their contribution it. To donate to the dedicated relief fund, click here.

Save The Children

The organisation monitors the crisis on a daily basis, aligning all their resources to prevent and fight it. Particularly helping children and families living on the streets and in slums, one of India’s leading child rights organisation is providing cash, all kinds of supplies and hygiene kits among other things. To contribute, click here.

SEWA Federation

SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) is a non-profit organisation that’s protecting informal women workers through the coronavirus outbreak. They’re appealing for donations in form of money so the funds can be used to provide free ration packs and health and food kits to them. There are various ways you can support the community, including volunteering work and donations. To contribute, click here.

Goonj

The NGO has launched Rahat COVID-19, an initiative to support daily wagers who are out of jobs. Apart from helping them with their primary requirements in the present, Goonj is also preparing for the what the aftermath of the pandemic will mean for these workers. Support them here.

Oorja

The Chandigarh-based organisation is providing sanitisers, masks, soaps, ration kits and other goods to those in need. To donate to their coronavirus relief fund, click here.

Swaradhar

Working with government departments, social organisations and philanthropists, the Mumbai-based street musicians collective is providing ration to the visually challenged. To contribute to their effort, contact the organisation here.

Milaap

Help the cleaners protecting the Chennai streets or make a donation based on a cause you support, Milaap is making it all possible during the outbreak. You can provide funds, medical aids, food and other essentials to daily wagers, children and everyone else in need. Contribute here.

United Way Mumbai

The NGO is helping healthcare workers with necessary supplies that may deplete on a daily basis. These include nitrile gloves, masks and sanitisers among other things. Their immediate requirements are certain food items and toiletries listed on their donation page. Click here.

Support powerloom workers

About six lakh powerloom workers, who work in the fashion and film industries, have been stranded in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, during the lockdown without adequate amount of essential services, that also include food. Make your contribution here.

Quarancharity

Qurancharity is an initiative that ensures people in lockdown are taken care of through creative means. Personalities like Pooja Dhingra, Scherezade Shroff, Kelvin Cheung and Ankur Tewari will be curating cooking classes, workout sessions, personal styling sessions and more to make self-isolating a bit better for everyone. But there's more to it. You can donate during the hours of a masterclass and get a chance to share the screen with the artist. The proceeds that you make will go to charities supported by them and help vulnerable communities. Donate here during one of the sessions.

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