As usual Kalam, A gr8 example indeed. I am also searching people whom I can donate. There are some who come to me for donations but i dont trust them. And I am sure there are many ppl like me. Many times I have fancied the idea of running a NGO myself but the responsibility is big, and I am just not bucking up the courage to stand up.
by the way thank you Ex president. you are a role model.
RE:a generous gesture a big heart
by Sincere Citizen on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 AM Permalink
Try CRY(Kids), Helpage India(old people), Kalpavriksh (environment). Donations are tax free.
RE:a generous gesture a big heart
by Pradeep Punjabi on Aug 24, 2007 11:14 AM Permalink
Dear Citizen, It is not a bad idea to donate to organisations you have mentioned but what I have seen is that they have very high administrative expenses. They show off by means of their expensive brochures etc. May be, they mean to attract or INFORM people by this. They spend a lot on advt and MARKETING gimmics. Many of them have telecallers who chase you like mad year after year if once you have contributed and you miss them next year. These kind of things put you off. It may be a better idea to identify a few children near by from financially weak section and sponser their education or encourage them by giving a scholarship of Rs 200 - 300 pm with a condition that they will perform and not miss the school. It will be motivation for them and their family not to drop out from school. If one can help 10 -20 choldren like this in his life time, it will help to change social scene, howsoever small it is. Or sponser an old age person, who has no body to look after or whose children are neglecting them, with some financial help may be Rs. 500 a month. This will give them a little hope, a good food atleast once a day and some thing to cheer about that atleast somebody cares for them.
And In turn one will get lots of blessings. Everyone is selfish you know.
This will ensure that your money is not going in drain ( Like advt. ar showing off) and every paisa you are contributing is doing some good.
Again it is up to the individual as every one has his own point of vie
RE:a generous gesture a big heart
by rajashekhar s on Aug 24, 2007 10:30 AM Permalink
u can contribute to many NGOs which are not of very high profile. u can check this http://www.project-rays.com/blog/ its an online grp focussing on basic education. generally one is reqd to become its member to donate.
