THE BACKDROP:
It is indeed terrible when you have to grow up without the care and love of your parents. This campaign is about giving such girls hope, support, and a chance at rebuilding their lives. Located in Devanahalli Taluk, Bengaluru (18 km from the airport) is a home called Makkala Dhama. They take care of these girls and give them a safe and secure environment to grow and build their lives.
There are currently 180 girls who live here (as of June 2023). Many of them have lost one or both parents during covid, have been abandoned by their families, or have simply been found wandering on the road somewhere. These girls need our support and love to grow into independent adults. They have dreams and ambitions, just like us. Your support of this campaign will help them realize their dreams and give them a secure future.
THE INITIATIVE:
Makkala Dhama, a home run by Sparsha Trust, is a multi-dimensional state-of-the-art residential home (which can house 450 girls) for 180 girls in Devanahalli Taluk, Bengaluru. This shelter home will give them much-needed comfort and will help them grow into independent adults. All their daily needs and expenses are taken care of. The built-up area is 54000 sq. ft and is equipped with a wide range of amenities.
At Makkala Dhama, the stay, food, medical care, clothes, stationary, and after-school classes are all taken care of. They also have a library, computer labs, play areas, etc. Excursions and monthly trips are also organized. The cost of all this is just INR 3333 per month.
The above picture shows the girls at Makkala Dhama during their morning meditation.
JUST INR 1666 SUPPORTS A GIRL FOR 15 DAYS.
Fund INR 3333 and impact a girl for a month.
IF YOU FUND,
INR 1666, you support a girl for 15 days.
INR 3333, you support a girl for 1 month.
INR 6666, you support a girl for 2 months.
INR 10000, you support a girl for 3 months.
INR 40000, you support a girl for 12 months.
All funding has 80G tax benefits.
SNAPSHOT OF MAKKALA DHAMA:
THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE:
ABOUT ME:
My name is Mridulashree Murali. I am 16 years old and a Grade 11 student at EuroSchool, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Just like everyone else, I too have hobbies. They're the things that keep me engaged and happy. One hobby that I am really passionate about is football. I've been playing football since I was in 4th grade. It is the one thing I could always rely on. In a way it has shaped me into who I am and taught me discipline most importantly. The thrill before every competition, celebrating and consoling your teammates and watching your hard work pay off are some of the best feelings in the world.
Another hobby I picked up along the way is writing. Writing has not only helped me to understand myself better, but it has also made me realize my capabilities, It has also helped me connect with myself through my emotions.
Around a year ago, when I was browsing activities I could potentially try out to put on my college resume, volunteering was one such thing I came across. At first I was not really interested in volunteering and working for an ngo. I realized doing so would only help me become a better person. A few of my seniors from my previous school started an ngo called The Iksha Foundation. I enrolled to be a volunteer. The main aim of this ngo is to help the underprivileged students, with books and other study materials. After volunteering for almost a year, I can say that this has changed my perspective on what happiness and satisfaction means to me. Volunteering has also introduced me to concepts like sustainability.
Sustainability is a cause I am extremely passionate about. I have been given the privilege to educate myself on this topic and in the future I look forward to educate and implement sustainability in the field of design and architecture. The one thing that fascinates me about sustainability is the fact that we are able to recreate anything and make it less harmful to the planet.
After volunteering and educating myself on sustainability, I can say that I am more aware of people's needs, I have learned to be more selfless and giving. It would be such an amazing opportunity to help girls my age and make their lives easier. This opportunity not only aligns with my aspirations but I would love to dedicate my time towards impacting the lives of the girls at Makkala Dhama in a positive way.
MORE DETAILS OF MAKKALA DHAMA
(Aerial view of the Makkala Dhama campus)
There are 3 buildings on the 2-acre property:
- Chinnara Dhama (dormitory)
- Yuva Dhama (dormitory)
- Aswadha Dhama (Kitchen, Dining, Multi-purpose hall, Library, Computer lab, etc).
LOCATION:
ABOUT SPARSHA TRUST:
Sparsha Trust is a Bangalore-based NGO founded by a handful of young graduates with master's degrees in social work. Sparsha Trust®, a registered, Charitable Trust started in 2009. Sparsha provides shelters where slum and street children would be safe, where they would be nurtured, tutored, and transitioned into mainstream schools.
Through its various projects, Sparsha is transforming children's lives, helping them live a life of safety, security, and dignity. Sparsha also provides opportunities for the children to do their best. While some of these projects are residential in nature, others are daycare projects and open shelters. At open shelters, children have the option of spending the day in the center and may choose to stay the night or return to their homes. As a result, for the first time in their lives, from morning to night, the children are able to study, play, eat, express themselves, and sleep without the fear of becoming victims of neglect or abuse.
ABOUT MAKKALA DHAMA :
Makkala Dhama is located at Bettakote, Karnataka 562129, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. It is about 25 mins from the Bengaluru International Airport and is a multi-dimensional development center with a capacity to house 450 girls who are in need of care, protection, and education. Makkala Dhama was initiated in 2009 in a cowshed, expanded over the years, and is now a well-designed and well-equipped residential campus. The upgraded campus, which became operational in July 2022, started with 147 girls who are living in a safe, nurturing, and caring environment. This will open a new chapter in their lives.
There are currently 180 girls who reside here and the number will go up in the years to come.
TAX BENEFITS :
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as the NGO, Sparsha Trust is a registered trust and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is NOT accepted.
FEEDBACK THAT YOU GET:
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