Charity comes in many forms and can work wonders for the marginalised communities and the weaker sections of our society. It’s never about the amount, but more about the fact that every little bit counts, and for those who want to do their part for society’s betterment, there are several ways in which they can make a difference.
Irrespective of how much an individual donates, the act of charity itself is powerful enough to create a ripple effect that can have a long-lasting impact on those around them. Each donation, no matter how small, contributes in a big way and helps NGOs further their initiatives aimed towards empowering and helping the weaker sections of society. Donating to a non-governmental organisation dedicated to serving the causes that you support is great way to ensure that disadvantaged sections can afford everyday needs without difficulties, that they can access the opportunities and resources they need to become independent, and much more.
Apart from the goodwill factor and the knowledge that you are contributing to making the world a better place, the government also offers a tax benefit on donations made to registered NGOs, to motivate more and more people to consider donating. When you donate money to an NGO, you can choose to support a number of causes that are close to your heart. Some initiatives and causes that you can support include:
Healing
There are several NGOs in India that facilitate free surgeries or treatments for the specially abled from the weaker sections of society, while there are also NGOs that run their own medical centres and healthcare establishments for the same purpose. You can donate money to NGO that has initiatives for providing free-of-cost corrective surgeries, critical illness care, artificial limbs, aids and appliances, etc. to help those in need, helping them on their path to having a better life and future.
Enrichment
Development is not limited to any strata of the country and true development can only be achieved when we move towards betterment as a whole. Whether it is running an orphanage, a school or academy for children, or providing skills development trainings to the less fortunate, there are several initiatives that you can support through the right NGO. Enrichment programs focus on imparting the education and skills people need in order to access the opportunities that will support their livelihood. These initiatives are not handouts but more like a provision of the necessary tools to the people who for some reason or another were not offered the right start.
Donating to enrichment initiatives can change many lives for the better.
Provision of Necessities
Another way in which you can give back to society is by donating to causes that involve providing those in need with some necessary resources. It could be anything, from ration during difficult times to blankets and warm clothes during the winters; unfortunately, there is no dearth of people who lack access to even the most basic of amenities and medical attention that they deserve.
The causes that you can support and the initiatives that you can help further are not limited to the ones mentioned above. There are several NGOs in India that you can donate money to or volunteer at, and they all have numerous initiatives and causes that they support. The only thing you need to ensure is that the NGO that you choose is an authorised and registered NGO, so you can be sure that your money will be put to good use. Ensuring authenticity is also extremely important if you wish to avail the tax benefit on donations offered by the government.
