Links to charities that we hear about from time to time.

Akanksha

Bal Asha Trust. A nice orphanage in a very leafy environment wedged between Worli and Lower Parel, housed at the George V Memorial Building.

Plan USA

Malkha​.in The Malkha Marketing Trust, aimed at developing sustainable ways of cotton farming and weaving. 

Careforair.org: Focus on clean air and masks for workers in high risk industries.

www.wildlifesos.org: A donation of Rs. 10,000 ($150) can support a rescued elephant for three months.

The Adharshila Learning Centre. Supports alternative schooling and tribal rights in Madhya Pradesh.

Gwalior Hospital and Education Charitable Trust. Went looking years ago for a charity in Gwalior that we could donate to after running into some destitute kids at Gwalior station. This charity, run by a Dr. B.K. Sharma, does excellent work in taking care of children, many of whom are also mentally or physically challenged.