{"id":1965,"date":"2023-04-06T05:15:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donatekart.com\/blog\/?p=1965"},"modified":"2023-04-06T05:47:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:47:58","slug":"donatekartspotlight-2-stories-of-changemakers-that-inspired-us-this-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donatekart.com\/blog\/donatekartspotlight-2-stories-of-changemakers-that-inspired-us-this-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"#DonatekartSpotlight: 2 Stories Of Changemakers That Inspired Us This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stories are everywhere nowadays. Our social media feeds are filled with people talking about their personal journeys, with some success stories, some stories of pain – but there\u2019s never a dearth of them. It can be easy to get lost in this sea of stories, where sometimes people\u2019s efforts go unnoticed. At Donatekart, we work closely with so many incredible people and NGOs who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of others – and their voices need to be heard.

Through #DonatekartSpotlight, we\u2019ll focus on two causes every week to highlight their work, give you an in-depth look at their organisation, the people behind it and what makes it unique. These stories are all heart, and we can\u2019t wait to share them with you.

Selvaraj and Sandip Parab\u2019s stories are of selflessness and dedication. Both of them are uplifting and empowering people with disabilities and giving them a safe place to call home. Above all, they both believe that everyone deserves to be treated with equal love and respect.

Selvaraj – Founder of Synthika Trust<\/strong>
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<\/strong>Selvaraj\u2019s dedication towards helping underprivileged children shines bright every day. Synthika Trust was started in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu, as a way to give children with intellectual disabilities the chance at a better future, and today it has grown to be so much more – it\u2019s a safe place where they\u2019re not made to feel different or incapable, it\u2019s a place they can call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany of these children come from single-parent households where their mother is the sole breadwinner of the family. Under these circumstances, it\u2019s almost impossible for her to afford the child\u2019s education. Here they\u2019re given the right kind of support they need – from physiotherapy and speech therapy to healthy food and special education. All the children are given physical, psychological and emotional care and are equipped with life skills. They\u2019re also given regular medical check-ups.\u201d  <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Selaraj dreams of a day when all children play together, learn together and treat each other with respect. And he\u2019s instilled the same in his children as well. Read more about Selavaraj\u2019s inspiring journey here. <\/a><\/strong>


<\/em>Sandip Parab – Founder of Jeevan Anand Sanstha
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Sandip had a difficult childhood – even two square meals seemed like a luxury at times. His father was a labourer at a mill in his village. Hardship and poverty were the way of life. Finally, Sandip was 24 when he came to Mumbai looking for work. Alongside doing odd jobs like car washing etc, Sandip was actively involved in social work. It was during this time that Sandip decided to start Jeevan Anand Sansthan, which has given thousands of people a second chance – some were abandoned, while others were too poor to afford food – some were physically disabled while others had severe mental health conditions. With multiple branches across Maharashtra, Jeevan Anand Sanstha became a safe home for all.
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\u201cWe don\u2019t differentiate between caste and religion – we only want to give these homeless and abandoned souls a comfortable place to live. We look after their dietary needs, and medicinal needs and also provide counselling services to those who need it..\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Sandip is determined to continue serving those in need. Read more about his incredible work here.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>


You can support more superhumans like Selvaraj and Sandip here on\u00a0Donatekart<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019ve come across any other NGOs or individuals whose stories have inspired you, please feel free to reach out to us at info@donatekart.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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