IIT alumnus launches Mission 10k Khushiyan to provide educational play boxes to 10,000 children
Business World
Nov 09 2020
Anthill Creations - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing play for all age groups of children - has launched 'Mission 10k Khushiyan' campaign aimed to deliver 10,000 educational play boxes to provide underprivileged children opportunities to learn via structured games. Read more
Today is National Cancer Awareness Day 2020: Crowdfunding throws a lifeline to cancer-hit
The Hans India
Nov 07 2020
"When the doctors said the treatment will cost Rs 30 lakh we were shocked. We told doctors that even if we sell the house we cannot afford the treatment. Then one of the doctors suggested starting the fundraising campaign through online crowd funding platforms like Milaap. It raised Rs 31 lakh from contributions of 1,500 strangers," said Gruthika's mother Karuna, a teacher. Gruthika successfully completed her chemotherapy sessions and is currently out of danger. Read more
Crowdfunding 101: Insider tips on all you need to know about it
Lifestyle Asia
Nov 06 2020
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Bengaluru woman with no job or savings feeds 400+ stary dogs
Fortune World
Nov 05 2020
51-year-old Jeny Leon was an IT professional in Bengaluru. Passionate about the welfare of animals, Jeny has been rescuing and feeding strays across the streets of the city for the last few decades. She presently feeds over 400 dogs.Unfortunately, as the recent pandemic took its toll on the job sector, she lost her job and her only source of income. Jeny had to make a tough choice when she was suddenly left with no job or income. Read more
Bengaluru woman with no job or savings feeds 400+ stary dogs
Sanjevani
Nov 05 2020
51-year-old Jeny Leon was an IT professional in Bengaluru. Passionate about the welfare of animals, Jeny has been rescuing and feeding strays across the streets of the city for the last few decades. She presently feeds over 400 dogs.Unfortunately, as the recent pandemic took its toll on the job sector, she lost her job and her only source of income. Jeny had to make a tough choice when she was suddenly left with no job or income. Read more
Bharat Ke Mahaveer | India’s Selfless Heroes
Discovery
Nov 04 2020
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We will support Surabhi
Sakshi
Nov 04 2020
This article is to appeal for support for Surabhi Theatre Artists Read more
Maharashtra: Journalist donates liver, gives second life to 8-year-old daughter
The Times of India
Nov 03 2020
A father donated part of his liver to his 8-year-old year-old daughter, saving her from the life-threatening Wilson’s disease. Read more
రోడ్డు ప్రమాదం నుండి బయటపడిన వారికి రెండవ అవకాశం
Webdunia Telugu
Nov 03 2020
ప్రకృతి వైపరీత్యాల కారణంగా మరణాలతో పోలిస్తే భారతదేశంలో ప్రమాద సంబంధిత మరణాలు రోడ్డు మార్గాల్లోనే ఎక్కువ. ఈ ప్రమాదాల గాయాల వల్ల ఎంతోమంది జీవితాంతం వికలాంగులుగా మిగిలిపోతారు. 2006లో చిగురపతి సుధీక్షణ్ అనే కాలేజి విద్యార్థి రోడ్డు ప్రమాదానికి గురైనప్పుడు, అక్కడ ఎంతోమంది ఉన్నా, ఎవ్వరూ సకాలంలో సహాయం చేయకపోవడం వల్ల తను ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోయారు. స్కూలు టీచర్ అయిన సుధీక్షణ్ తల్లి, ప్రమాదం జరిగినప్పుడు అక్కడ ఉన్న వందల మంది తన కొడుకుకి సహాయం అందించక పోవడం వల్ల తన బిడ్డ ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోయారు అని చాలా నొచ్చుకుంది. Read more
A mission to FEED India: this 43-year-old is ensuring children in West Bengal do not go hungry
Yourstory
Nov 02 2020
On July 6, 2015, Chandra Sekhar Kundu and Chandrima had organised a small birthday party for their eight-year-old son Srideep’s. After the usual cutting of the cake, and a boisterous celebration and partaking of food, a lot was left over. Since the caterers were not willing to take the food back, Kundu simply threw it away. Read more
Roll with the times
Mid-Day
Oct 29 2020
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Here’s how travel start-ups in India are using Facebook and Instagram to reach out to their target customers in the pandemic-hit world
Outlook Traveler
Oct 28 2020
The travel and tourism industry has been one of the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The small businesses operating in the space are among the most severely hit. But the lifting of travel restrictions across India in the last few weeks has given a glimmer of hope to the industry. Read more
Impact Investors Council hosted second edition of Prabhav
New Kerala
Oct 28 2020
New Delhi , Oct 12 : India's only impact investing industry body Impact Investors Council (IIC) kicked off its second edition of impact investing conference Prabhav 2018 (7th - 10th October) in New Delhi. Prabhav was attended by more than 300 delegates from India and other countries including over 50 global impact investors. Read more
At 10, this Chennai girl is a chef and an entrepreneur. Here's her story
Edex Live
Oct 28 2020
Two years ago, an eight-year-old Vinusha MK wanted to surprise her mother on her birthday. She had the perfect idea in her head — bake her mother's birthday cake. That was when she donned on a chef's hat and started whipping together some flour, sugar and butter, hoping to bake the most delicious cake ever, with the help of a friend. But all didn't go well. Even though the cake tasted good, it was not of the consistency that she had expected. Her father tells us how, on that day, Vinusha even decided to never bake again Read more
IIT alumnus launches Mission 10k Khushiyan to provide educational play boxes to 10,000 children
New Kerala
Oct 28 2020
Bengaluru , November 9 : Anthill Creations - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing play for all age groups of children - has launched 'Mission 10k Khushiyan' campaign aimed to deliver 10,000 educational play boxes to provide underprivileged children opportunities to learn via structured games. Read more
Old Delhi funds for college students
The Times of India
Oct 28 2020
A group of people in Old Delhi have joined hands to collect money for one hundred students Read more
This techie quit his job to educate the children of drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra
Daily Hunt
Oct 26 2020
Ashok did not have a very pleasant childhood. For his family — whose main source of livelihood was farming — obtaining three square meals a day in itself used to be a challenge. In fact, they were unable to earn enough due to severe water scarcity in the region. After doing a few odd jobs and burning the candle at both ends, Ashok managed to fund his higher education. Read more
This techie quit his job to educate the children of drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra
Yourstory
Oct 26 2020
Ashok did not have a very pleasant childhood. For his family — whose main source of livelihood was farming — obtaining three square meals a day in itself used to be a challenge. In fact, they were unable to earn enough due to severe water scarcity in the region. After doing a few odd jobs and burning the candle at both ends, Ashok managed to fund his higher education. Read more
A 17-year-old is preventing 100 girls from dropping out of school
The Siasat Daily
Oct 24 2020
“I think education is the best way to empower women. By learning necessary life and job-related skills they will be able to realise their interests and potential thus being able to find direction and create goals for themselves” said Smriti. She further added, “My mom has been immensely helpful throughout. Even in my fundraising initiative with Milaap, she has been a great resource for securing funds and creating videos in multiple languages. I couldn’t have done any of this without her.” Read more
Adrift at sea for two nights and still alive: Mangaluru family seeks boat of their own
The News Minute
Oct 23 2020
Arthur Coelho, a fisherman from Mangaluru, left for work at 4 am because he desperately needed income. He had not paid the electricity bill at his home for two months. A fishing vessel — Falcon — hired Arthur to work as a dinghy operator. Dinghy operators spread the nets on a dinghy that is tethered to the main ship, deep in the sea. Read more
Adrift at sea for two nights and still alive: Mangaluru family seeks boat of their own
All About Belagavi
Oct 23 2020
On September 6, Arthur Coelho, a fisherman from Mangaluru, left for work at 4 am because he desperately needed income. He had not paid the electricity bill at his home for two months. A fishing vessel — Falcon — hired Arthur to work as a dinghy operator. Dinghy operators spread the nets on a dinghy that is tethered to the main ship, deep in the sea. They are tasked with ensuring that the nets stay in place throughout the day, a fairly routine process for someone like Arthur, who is 50-years old and has been a fisherman all his life. Read more
Adrift at sea for two nights and still alive: Mangaluru family seeks boat of their own
The News Minute
Oct 23 2020
On September 6, Arthur Coelho, a fisherman from Mangaluru, left for work at 4 am because he desperately needed income. He had not paid the electricity bill at his home for two months. A fishing vessel — Falcon — hired Arthur to work as a dinghy operator. Dinghy operators spread the nets on a dinghy that is tethered to the main ship, deep in the sea. They are tasked with ensuring that the nets stay in place throughout the day, a fairly routine process for someone like Arthur, who is 50-years old and has been a fisherman all his life. Read more
NGOs working for flood relief in Old City fight limited resources, restricted movement and COVID
NewsMeter
Oct 22 2020
The situation has become so dire in people’s homes as even the items needed to cook food such as the utensils have been washed out of homes and the gas stoves are not working. Mud and garbage have been piled up inside, and the beds and sofas lie soaked from dirty floodwater. If the organisations are trying to help with the ration people don’t have the resources to cook. “The food packets last for a day or two but they need their utensils and gas stoves to cook. They are also asking for blankets as theirs are soaked,” said Sujathulla. Sujathulla along with volunteers of his organisation have started cleaning the houses in the Old City that have been filled with garbage and mud. "The GHMC cleans the streets and the lanes but many need help to clean their houses too," Sujathulla added.
International Girl Child Day 2020: Pune's 'Badlaav Social Reform Foundation' is breaking taboos by promoting sustainable menstruation
Free Press Journal
Oct 20 2020
Every year on October 11, the International Girl Child Day, UNICEF launches an annual campaign with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year the theme is "My voice, our equal future". Read more
Meet the railway engineer who has made it his life's mission to teach underprivileged children
Yourstory
Oct 19 2020
Sushil Kumar Meena, a railway engineer, has dedicated his life to teaching underprivileged children across India. His NGO, Nirbhed Foundation, which has impacted the lives of 3,700 children so far, was also at the forefront of relief work during the lockdown. Read more
Bengal Woman Takes To Crowdfunding To Support Pandemic-Hit Idol Makers
NDTV
Oct 19 2020
Moved by the plight of idol makers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 29-year-old woman in West Bengal's Asansol city has taken to crowdfunding to support 300 clay artisans in Paschim Barddhaman district. Richa Roy aims to raise ₹ 20 lakh for the idol makers in Asansol, Kulti, Barakar, Chittaranjan and Durgapur areas in the district over the next four-and-half months. She has raised ₹ 40,000 so far on the crowdfunding platform ''Milaap''. Read more
కలల్ని చంపేసిన సిరోసిస్ వ్యాధి.. ఆమె కన్నుమూసినా ఎంతో మంది జీవితాల్లో వెలుగు
Samayam-TOI
Oct 19 2020
ఈ ఫండ్ రైసర్ ద్వారా MSSI వారు మల్టిపుల్ సిరోసిస్ వ్యాధి గురించి అవగాహన పెంచి, మరింత మంది బాధితులకు వైద్యం అందించాలని భావిస్తున్నారు. మిలాప్ ఫండ్ రైసర్ ద్వారా ఇప్పటికే వందలాది మంది దాతలు లక్షల రూపాయలు విరాళాలు అందించి తమ ఉదారత చాటుకున్నారు. ఈ క్యాంపెయిన్‌ను విజయవంతం చేశారు. కానీ, చేయాల్సింది ఇంకా ఎంతో ఉంది! పూర్తి వివరాలు, సాయం చేయడానికి లింక్:https://milaap.org Read more
Bengal Woman Takes To Crowdfunding To Support Pandemic-Hit Idol Makers
Deccan Herald
Oct 19 2020
Moved by the plight of idol makers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 29-year-old woman in West Bengal's Asansol city has taken to crowdfunding to support 300 clay artisans in Paschim Barddhaman district. Richa Roy aims to raise ₹ 20 lakh for the idol makers in Asansol, Kulti, Barakar, Chittaranjan and Durgapur areas in the district over the next four-and-half months. She has raised ₹ 40,000 so far on the crowdfunding platform ''Milaap''. Read more
ఆన్‌లైన్ సంగీత కచేరీలతో ప్రాణాలు కాపాడుతున్నారు..!
Samayam-TOI
Oct 18 2020
అతి సామాన్యుడు సైతం మానవత్వంతో చేసే వెలకట్టలేని కార్యం అవయవదానం. మరణం అంచుల్లో ఉన్నవారికి మరో జీవితం ప్రసాదించే మహా కార్యం. ఆ మాటకొస్తే.. మరణం తర్వాత కూడా జీవించి ఉండగలిగే మహద్భాగ్యం. అలాంటి పవిత్ర కార్యంలో అందరూ పాల్పంచుకోవాల్సిందే..! ఈ క్యాంపెయిన్ గురించి మరిన్ని విషయాలను తెలుసుకోవడానికి, సాయం చేయడానికి.. వెబ్‌సైట్:https://milaap.org Read more
How this 26-year-old from Pune is procuring low-cost tabs for government school students to study during the pandemic
Edex Live
Oct 15 2020
Pune-based Ankit Virdi launched EduReach India in August to help further his mission. And currently, he has targetted two schools in Pune whose students he will help with the funds he receives Read more
This 14-year-old from Hyderabad is helping light up the homes and lives of rural children with solar lamps. Here's how
Edex - The New Indian Express
Oct 14 2020
And as far as the future of this initiative is concerned, Anvitha says that, "I hope to expand this initiative to states like Telangana and Tamil Nadu as well." And for this, she has joined hands with Milaap, the fundraising platform, for SolarGood. Her aim is to raise funds for more children so that she can supply them with the solar lamp-making kits and help bring light into their world. Read more
‘Learning Curve’ foundation helping children stay mentally strong
Telangana Today
Oct 13 2020
Given their limited financial resources and lack of access to support, the foundation is seeking financial assistance. A mere Rs 1,000 per child is said to ensure protection to these young minds through this crisis. They have started a fundraising campaign on Milaap. Read more
Child rights body seeks fee relief for Delhi govt school kids
The Times of India
Oct 12 2020
With just a few days remaining for students of classes X and XII to pay the CBSE examination fee, Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has written to the board asking for waiver or relaxation of 75 % for government school students. Meanwhile, a parents' body has crowdfunded Rs 4,47,000 for the 190 students of a government school in Moti Bagh Read more
Support Solace in Helping the life of cancer patients
New Age
Oct 10 2020
Solace an NGO by a bereaved mother is raising funds on Milaap Read more
Support Solace in Helping the life of cancer patients
Mathrubhumi
Oct 10 2020
Solace an NGO by a bereaved mother is raising funds on Milaap Read more
Support Solace in Helping the life of cancer patients
New Age
Oct 10 2020
Solace an NGO by a bereaved mother is raising funds on Milaap Read more
International Girl Child Day 2020: Pune's 'Badlaav Social Reform Foundation' is breaking taboos by promoting sustainable menstruation
Free Press Journal
Oct 10 2020
Every year on October 11, the International Girl Child Day, UNICEF launches an annual campaign with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year the theme is "My voice, our equal future". The theme focuses on how girls globally are breaking barriers and proving their potential on the world stage. However, back home in India, especially in the rural and underprivileged households the battle is more primitive. Read more
Crowdfunding brings ray of hope to struggling handloom artisans
The Hans India
Oct 10 2020
According to the Foundation, the CBF, an offshoot of the environment-conscious fashion and lifestyle brand Creative Bee currently supporting over 350 Handloom Weavers, Dyers, Block-Printers, Kalamakari Artists and Tribal Artisans, in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Through their online fundraiser, not only are they ensuring the survival of the handloom industry and workers, but are also raising awareness regarding the importance of preserving them. The fundraisers with Milaap was able to successfully raise Rs 2.7 lakh. Read more
K. Rajeshwar Rao: Meet the man who has given respectful burial to over 13,000 unclaimed bodies
NewsMeter
Oct 09 2020
To date, the organization has collected around 13,500 photographs of people who were abandoned by the family or are in the hospital and given a burial to over 13,000 bodies. Every week the foundation performs last rites of two to three bodies. “This organization has been at the forefront of serving people. And K Rajeshwar Rao is the guiding light who wants to give dignity to dead,” said K Bhargavi. Satya Harishchandra Foundation is doing a crowdfunding campaign with Milaap to raise funds for the organisation. Read more
How these two law students are helping youth in UP's remote villages to prepare for government exams
Edex Live
Oct 07 2020
In the remote villages of Uttar Pradesh, a lot of young aspirants give up their dreams to take up government jobs due to the dearth of study materials, access to resources and their economic backgrounds, owing to which they are even unable to travel to urban areas. Two law students hailing from Bansa already have an answer to this. Jatin Lalit (22) and his college senior Praveen Kumar set up a community library at Cheruia village, in UP's Baliya district, and are also working on setting up the second one in Bansa. "Libraries are a treasure trove of knowledge and information. It provides youngsters access to a plethora of resources and a safe space to learn," Jatin tells us. The community library is completely free of cost and welcomes visitors of every age group to come and borrow books and study. Read more
NIT Students get 1.8 Lakh through online crowdfunding
Veekshanam
Oct 05 2020
Crowdfunding campaign by NIT Kozhikode students raise funds on Milaap Read more
To help students pay board fee, teacher's son gives b'day money
The Indian Express
Oct 05 2020
Hearing that his mother's students were finding it difficult to pay their CBSE exam fee, the eight-year old son of a Delhi government school teacher gave away his birthday money to pay the fees for five of them. Read more
Crowdfunding...Crazy Trending
Sakshi
Oct 04 2020
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Faridabad gets its first rehab centre for pups
Hindustan Times
Oct 03 2020
Vrinda Sharma, a 24-year-old resident of the suburb, rescues and rehabilitates injured and unwell puppies. Read more
World Heart Day: A Heart Transplant That Changed The Fate of An Entire Digital Industry
Qrius
Sep 30 2020
According to data provided by the National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO), the number of heart transplants being performed in India saw a 10 time increase in 2018. The number of heart transplantations across India in between 2016 and 2018 was nearly 300 then, compared to the 350 transplants between 1995 and 2015. Incidentally, 2016 was also the year when Milaap, India’s pioneering platform for individual to individual giving saw a 5x increase in medical fundraisers. Read more
தமிழ்நாட்டில் கலைஞர்கள் இணையம் வழியாக பணத்தையும் நம்பிக்கையையும் திரட்டுகிறார்கள்
Tamil Anjal
Sep 29 2020
தமிழ்நாட்டில் கலைஞர்கள் இணையம் வழியாக பணத்தையும் நம்பிக்கையையும் திரட்டுகிறார்கள் Read more
Milaap raises over 1000 crores through crowdfunding
Afternoon
Sep 28 2020
Leveraging their artistry and star face value, artists across TN on Milaap in support of various causes. Read more
Hyderabad an active participant for crowdfunding
The New Indian Express
Sep 26 2020
Medical emergencies can come anytime and sometimes even savings of a lifetime is not enough. Such uncertainties can befall anyone and without help in sight lives can be lost or careers can turn to dust. In today’s instant-connect world online crowdfunding platforms like Milaap are of much help. And it turns 10 this year. Today vastly used for healthcare crowdfunding, Milaap shares how even until 2015, ‘education’ was the leading cause of online fundraising. In 2016, there was a sudden rise in funds raised for medical and emergency needs in a single year. Read more
மிலாப் மூலம் நிதி திரட்டிய பிரபல நட்சத்திரங்கள்
Dhina Bhoomi
Sep 26 2020
கோவிட் தொற்றுநோய்த் தாக்குதலின் பாதிப்பில் உலகமே உழன்றுகொண்டிருக்கும் இந்த நேரத்தில், முன்னெப்போதையும் விட நம்பிக்கையோடிருக்க வேண்டிய தேவை ஏற்பட்டிருக்கிறது. Read more
Milaap has raised over 1000 crores for various causes in 10 years
Covai Mail
Sep 26 2020
The recent covid pandemic has suspended and changed our economy in ways unpredictable and continuing to evolve. Read more
