Charity Organizations/NGOs
NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization, which basically translates to things work in these organizations.
The best thing one can do in this world is to give back to the society. We would like to bring to your attention all charitable organizations and NGOs in Karnataka. Some of them don't directly fall into this category but they allow you to sponsor some of their activities. We have included the names of national and international organizations that operate in Karnataka.
We feel one should donate for the sake of donating and not for the sake of tax savings. Either way, please donate.
Please note that we have absolutely no connection with any of these organizations.
- Aata Odanaata – A Sports NGO Author-Rajani Radhakrishnan
- Animal Lovers
- Education
- Environment
- Consumer Forums
- Grahak Shakti, Bangalore [Email: grahakshakti@rediffmail.com]
About Us: We are a Voluntary, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian Consumer Organisation working in the interest of Consumers. We believe in creating awareness, education, empowerment of Consumers. We also guide Consumers to assert their rights and seek remedy through proper forums such as the Ombudsman's and various other mechanisms including the Consumer Courts(Forums). - Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Cavery Bhavan, K.G. Road Bangalore - 560001
- Grahak Shakti, Bangalore [Email: grahakshakti@rediffmail.com]
- Health
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Bangalore Kidney Foundation
- Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA )
2215, HAL 3rd Stage, 80ft Road, Bangalore - 560008
Telefax : +91-80-25251005
Email : cpaa@vsnl.comActivities : CPAA is a voluntary social service organization established in 1969, raising our own funds and working towards total management of cancer as a disease. We operate from Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Pune. Our main activities encompass every area related to cancer including prevention, early detection, counselling, medical & financial aid, rehabilitation facilities for the patient and their family, conducting awareness lectures and detection camps at factories / corporates / schools / colleges / slum areas.
- Chethana - Provides mental health care in Mysore
- Sri Vivekananda Sevashrama Base Eye Hospital Address
Project Co-ordinator: Sri K.N. Seetaram, Managing Trustee,
39, 8 th ‘B’ Main Road,
17 th Cross, BSK 2 nd Stage,
Bangalore -560070
Hospital : 080 26766996
Res : 080 26563535
Fax : 080 26766996
Email : Hospital: viveka@vsnl.net - Swayamvara Trust
135, 18th Cross
Lakshmipuram
Opp Hindu Burial Ground
Ulsoor
Bangalore 560008
Phone : +91-80-2557 2020, +91-98802-99968
Email : swyamvara@sify.com, c-vijay-raj@yahoo.comThe trust conducts an annual matrimony meet for the hearing impaired.
- Yeshasvini Health Scheme - launched by Narayana Hrudayalaya in association with the Government of Karnataka, created the concept of farmers insurance Health Scheme, which was subsequently launched by the state's Co-operative Department. YHIS offers all types of operations on the stomach, brain, gallbladder, spine, bones, kidneys and heart entirely free for 1.7 million farmer’s families across the state of Karnataka for a monthly payment of Rs. 5/-. Kudos to Dr. Devi Shetty.
- Abalashram - To work for the amelioration of the educational, economic and social condition of women irrespective of religion or caste or creed.
- ASHA - projects in Karnataka. They have a very cool donation program.
- Charities Aid Foundation India (CAF)
- Dream A Dream - We are committed to protect, empower and integrate vulnerable children within communities and to enhance public awareness around children's needs and issues.
- Elfun a global organization of GE employees and retirees committed to improving our communities, our company and our lives through volunteerism, leadership and camaraderie.
- Foundation for Action Motivation and Empowerment - FAME
- Ideas for Governance - To compile ideas for use by government bodies for improving quality of life for all citizens
- Infosys Foundation
- Lovedale Foundation
We take orphaned and abandoned children under our wing and look after their welfare and development including quality education. Lovedale Foundation is home to disadvantaged children from all over India. We provide nourishment, clothing and shelter. Moreover, we impart quality education and training in life skills to children. - Mathruchhaya - meaning “ protective shade of mother”, was started in the year 1965. We find home for orphaned children,
- MAYA ORGANIC is a systemic initiative to address livelihood issues of the working poor through an institutional approach that focusses on organising the informal sector workforce into worker owned enterprises.
- Mukta Foundation a social service organization that brings good people and good causes together, stands on the power of volunteering.
- National Association for the Blind (NAB) is a non-govt., non-profit, voluntary organisation that focuses on the socio-economic rehabilitation of the visually handicapped. A one-of-a-kind org., NAB provides the infrastructure as well as wide range of projects & services for the general welfare, education, training & placement of the visually handicapped.
- NESA (New Entity for Social Action) - works to secure life with dignity among Dalits, Adivasis and other vulnerable communities in India
- Operation Shanti - We help the poorest and neediest children and elderly, and the forgotten destitute, with the basic human needs: food, shelter, medical services and educational assistance. As we believe that every human can and should stand on his/her own, we are there to help the destitute begin to help themselves. We are based in Mysore.
- R.K. Foundation - acts as a medium between the needy and the prospective Philanthopists, in the areas of Education, health, Clothing, Nutrition, Rural Development, Woman & Child care.
- Saahas is a Bangalore based voluntary organisation which was registered in 2001. We are committed to finding solutions to problems related to solid waste management in the city.
- Parinati - attempts to change the life of marginalized, deprived and disadvantaged groups of people, whether they are of the tribal communities of Bandipur forests in Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka State. They also teach people about rain water harvesting.
- Rifaa - Home for the girl child
Phone: 91-80-25444671/ 25464228
Rifaa is a shelter for girls belonging to separated parents, alcoholic fathers, unfairly divorced mothers fugitive kids or battered girl children, working as domestic maids. Rifaa in Urdu means welfare and with the home containing a small library, a spacious courtyard, a well equipped kitchen and dining hall and a vocational skill development center for girls, the place has the right recipe for elevating the girl's spirits. Rifaa is near Hennu bende, Hennur Road, Kasba Hobli, Bangalore.
