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How was CAF India born?
The word ‘charity’ to me always had a patronising ring to it. So one might find it odd, when I say that I am the founder trustee of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India. This article is about how I was able to change my mind…
Read full Article‘The plight of people moved me, and the heroic efforts of frontline workers inspired me to support COVID Relief work’
Manvi Bisla, a Grade 10 student of GD Goenka Global School, NOIDA, has successfully raised Rs. 52,000/- to support CAF India’s COVID relief campaign. In an interview with Vani Nigam, Manvi talks about her achievement and vision. 1) How would you describe yourself? What are…
Read full Article7 ways to take care of your Mental Health during the pandemic
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and its havoc-wreaking implications, we have all been confined to the bounds of our homes. The pandemic has successfully assembled an array of hurdles for humankind to battle, including a massive healthcare crisis and a global economic slowdown among others.…
Read full Article5 things you must keep in mind before forwarding information on COVID
The current health situation in our country is overwhelming. We all want to be part of the solution or support in whatever way we can. The most common way of helping out is through information dissemination. It could be about availability of COVID facilities, equipment,…
Read full ArticleIs There a Way to end Gender-Based Violence?
In the second part of the series on gender based violence, we take a look at the important measures that need to be taken to create a more equitable and a kinder world for women of all ages The brutal gangrape of a physiotherapy intern…
Read full ArticleWe are still celebrating Women’s Day in a Man’s World
In the first of a two-part series, we look at how women are still battling gender-based violence in an unequal world Every year, on International Women’s Day, we all tend to ponder about women’s rights and our progress towards an egalitarian society. And every year,…
Read full ArticleHow do we measure impact of our projects?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just a mere obligation that corporations have to put up with. Today, as we are surrounded by a myriad of development issues and increasing income gaps, several businesses have realised the importance of their responsibility towards the society. Therefore,…
Read full ArticleLet us uphold the spirit of NGO workers, who continue to work in the face of adversity
The lockdown affected the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities across the country, such as migrant labourers, waste pickers, single mothers, artisans and sex workers. It is to cushion the impact of the crisis on these sections, and to ensure their access to…
Read full ArticleCAF India’s COVID Response Campaign – We did it, but we have miles to go
As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip around the nation and case count reaching a new high every day, it’s becoming gradually arduous to contain the pandemic. CAF India has been in the forefront to help vulnerable communities ‘Build Back Better’ and bring on board the organization’s extensive experience in supporting disaster relief…
Read full ArticleThe need for humanitarian assistance across the world is growing
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to pay tribute to relief workers, who risk their lives working for humanitarian causes, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, the…
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