Friday 21 November 2014

Mahipatram Roopram Nilkanth | Bholanath Sarabhai Divetia | Social Reformist | Gujarat

Many houses, offices and landmarks in the Walled City are named after various members of the Nilkanth family in gratitude to the people who awakened the city to the need for women's education, and to the existence of social evils such as child marriage, the caste system and the practice of declaring a person outcaste, just because he had crossed the seas.

For instance, the road opposite the Baradari bungalow leading into Khanpur is called Vidyagauri Nilkanth Marg. Right in front of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's ( AMC) Danapith building is a marble bust of Ramanbhai Nilkanth. In Raipur, there is an orphanage named Mahipatram Rupram Nilkanth Anath Ashram. And most important of all, the famous Bholanath Sarabhai Devetia Haveli in Lakha Patel ni pol.

On Saturday evening, at a quite function in Navrangpura, Shailja Kalelkar Parikh and Sukumar Parekh released a book in which they have narrated stories about the two families-that of the famous author, social reformer Mahipatram Roopram Nilkanth and that of Bholanath Sarabhai Divetia. The book is titled 'Marching to a different beat, the Nilkanths of Gujarat'. Both had contributed immensely to the strengthening of Gujarat's social fabric.

Bholanath was the founding member of 'Dharma Sabha' and was often called the 'Raja Rammohan Roy' of Gujarat. Shailja and Sukumar's book is set between 1829 and Independence. It gives an account of the opposition the two families had to face when they stood up against the rigidities of society. The Prarthnasabha, Hindu Sansar Sudhara Samaj and Anjuman-e-Islam are just a few of the societies that the two families had nurtured. The two families became closer to each other when Ramanbhai Nilkanth married Vidyagauri. Their daughter was named Vinodinee Nilkanth.

Ramanbhai's father, Mahipatram Roopram, a reformer and educationist, was the first to cross the seas to travel to England in March 1860 and write after returning to Gujarat in April 1861, the first Gujarati travelogue - 'Englandni Musafininu Varnan'. He had gone on the advice of the educationist TC Hope who was reviewing textbooks for children. Mahipatram was then a temporary headmaster at the Ahmedabad High School.

On his return, the Nagars banished Mahipatram from the community and nicknamed him 'Vilayati Monkey'. Throughout this painful episode, Bholanath Sarabhai, Dalpatram Kavi, Kavi Narmad, Ranchodlal Chhotalal, his wife Parvatikunvar stood by him like a rock. (Parvatikunvar had by now joined her husband against blind rituals, child marriage and the movement for women's education).

By 1865, Parvatikunvar was instrumental in forming the Stree Mandal which had several influential women as members. Prominent among these was Harkuvar Shethani, wife of Hutheesing Kesrisingh. By 1888, the Gujarat Ladies Club had come into existence. Mahipatram had written a whole book, 'Paravatikunvar Akhyan', narrating the story of her struggles. By 1881, Mahipatram had written three biographies - Kapol Karsandas Mulji Charitra (1877), Durgaram Charitra (1879) and novels like Vanraj Chavdo (1881), Sasu Vahuni Ladhai (1866) and Sadhara Jaesangh (1880). These books focussed on the social evils and absurdities of the time.

Talking about their book on Saturday, Shailaja Kalelkar Parikh said that the book gives an account of the Prarthana Samaj and Bholanatah Sarabhai's efforts to rid society of irrational beliefs and superstitions.

"It also tells about the civic, educational and literary advancements made during Ramanbhai's time, Lady Vidyagauri's contribution to women's empowerment and Gandhiji's influence on the two families," said Shailaja Parikh.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Mahipatram-crossed-the-seas-and-paid-the-price/articleshow/26330658.cms

Saturday 1 November 2014

Orphans Abuse | Living Conditions | Abductions | Orphans Trafficking

I want to cover a sensitive topic today of abuse in some orphanages and pathetic living conditions.

I was reading a news article of orphanages in some city in south india which had cases of abuse. And also have read some more article on subject.

In order to help people, who are aware about any such prevailing conditions in any orphanages in your city. I have listed few ways by which you can help innocent orphans from such abuse.

1. Get as many details as possible about abuse or living conditions plight. If possible for bad living conditions take pictures.

2. Next best thing is to have two way approach, first you should inform it to police. You can do that by anonymous call to nearest police station if you do not want to reveal your identity or you can approach them with details that you have.

3. Second approach is you can always let know a journalist of any newspaper that you aware of, and provide them with details you have gathered and ask them to investigate the case and then if they find it true then cover it in newspaper.

4. If you find any kid or young person who you think looks lost especially near places like railway stations and bus stops. Its always good as good citizen to take the kid to nearest police station, so that police can then take him to his parents.

5. Its duty of parents to teach their kids not to go with strangers. And also make them aware not to go with anyone without informing them. Many traffickers befriend kids in trains,buses,malls etc and try to abduct them at given opportunity.

6.Do not force the children to study or punish them unnecessary when they are very young,that they start getting ideas of running away from home.  Treat your kids preciously.

7. Do not leave your kids in public places unattended even for a min, you would always regret later on why we left them for a min. There are many traffickers who prey for such kids and then sell your kids like a commodity and thus making their life miserable for life long.

8. Police departments are not as bad they are highlighted in movies and if you go to them for good causes like this, believe me they would give you full co-operation and at times even rewarding you with appreciation.

15 rescued from orphanage after complaint of abuse | Chennai

CHENNAI: Police and child welfare committee (CWC) officials rescued 15 children of an orphanage near Medavakkam on Thursday after a sponsor complained of child abuse and poor living conditions.

Police said the orphanage had children of single parents too. Soon after the Kancheepuram district collector's order to close down Vallalar Gurukulam on Wednesday, 15 children were taken away by their guardians. Orphanage director Vinod Kumar moved the rest of the children to an apartment in Velachery, from where police rescued them on Thursday. These children have been moved to a government children's home.

Police have registered a case against Kumar under Section 23 and 24 of Juvenile Justice Act (punishment for exposing a child to any form of cruelty) against the owner Vinoth Kumar based on a formal complaint by Kancheepuram district social welfare officer Sargunam. "No arrests have been made so far. The district social welfare officer will conduct an inquiry with the children and file a report based on which we will take action," said Pallikaranai inspector R Alagu.

One of the sponsors had complained that the living conditions in the orphanage were poor and the children were being abused. CWC members conducted an inspection on Wednesday. CWC members said the children were crammed into two small rooms in the orphanage, separate for boys and girls. The place had only two toilets, and the boys had no bathroom. "Though the sponsor has complained of physical abuse of children, we are yet to get such a statement from a child," said an official.

Orphanages in Tamil Nadu have been in the news for the wrong reasons, including child sexual abuse and trafficking. In November 2008, TOI exposed how some orphanages in Mamallapuram had become hotbeds of child sexual abuse, often by foreign tourists. "Mamallapuram is notorious for orphanages that have become cottage industries," said Salma, former chairperson of Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board, who issued closure notices to more than 30 orphanages.

Vidya Reddy, director of Tulir, Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse, said there should be a separate directorate of residential facilities for children-out-of-homecare. "Why should there be so many orphanages in this state? If these children really matter to our government, there should be a body with independent charge looking at licensing of orphanages, their inspection and action against violators," she said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/15-rescued-from-orphanage-after-complaint-of-abuse/articleshow/35740560.cms

More Couples Coming Forward to Adopt Orphans in Gujarat | Girl Orphans

More and more childless couples are seen coming forward to adopt but she continues to be abandoned.The society in the past decade has undergone a distinctive change in the issue of acceptance of the girl child. More and more childless couples are seen coming forward to adopt girl child.  However, this doesn't mean that their abandonment rate has decreased. 
Thanks to the efforts made by the state government, NGOs and social workers to improve the skewed sex ratio in many districts of the state, ratio has improved. However, awareness seems to be working only in matters of adoption and not for the infant girl who is still abandoned mercilessly.
When DNA checked some of the orphanages of the state, ratio of the girl child abandonment is persistent and higher than that of the boys. According to the data available from the Adoption Co-ordinating Agency (ACA), Gujarat, the nodal agency handling issue of adoption in state, 1,493 girls were abandoned at various orphanage homes in the state. The ratio is 55% and high, more than 10% when compared to the 1,183 boys registered during the same period.
According to the ACA figures, in adoption boys top the figure list between 2001 and 2005, but after 2006, couples have started adopting more orphaned girls. In last five years from 2006, couples adopted 363 girl children as against 288 boys.
"Looking at the data, abandonment is persistent but at the same time girls are being adopted more as against boys, surely hinting at a change of attitude in society, and definitely a positive sign. This hints at the fact that our awareness programmes and campaigns are effective," said Poonam Gandhi-Moiranthem, assistant professor, department of sociology of MS University of Vadodara.
However, Prof Gandhi said, "We have to figure out people belonging to which class of the society are involved in abandonment of the girl child and adoption. As far as I think, the educated and upper class people have no problem with the adoption of girls. Whereas effective awareness programmes have to be carved out for the marginalised class of the society."
Another social thinker Gaurang Jani, said, "The figure shows there is a lack of awareness in the society regarding girl child. Society's mindset has not changed despite intense campaigning on the same."
Speaking on the trend of adoption of girl child, Natu Patel, ACA secretary said, "The attitude of people has changed. Couples now believe that girls are doing well in every sector of the society and at the same time are able to help their parents more than boys during their sunset years." Patel added that couples have no problem now and in fact they are more than happy to raise a girl child.
However, authorities of orphanages are more concerned about the ratio of abandonment, which is higher than that of boys. Vijay Pandit, superintendent of the Mahipatram Roopram Ashram, said, that occupancy of baby girl is higher in the ashram. Another orphanage home in Rajkot, Kathiawadi, Nirashrit Balashram has more number of girls than boys.
“It is because many a times, illiterate parents abandon girls at public places, and police ask us to take her to our orphanage. However, now couples come forward willingly to adopt girl child," said Jyotsana Jugadiya, superintendent of Balashram.
Source : http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report-the-state-of-the-girl-child-in-gujarat-1660228

Orphanages for HIV-Affected Children in Gujarat

A New children's home for AIDS orphans could prove to be a boon for several children like Saloni (name changed), who lost both her parents to HIV/AIDS. Incidentally, Saloni's grandparents are not financially well off to secure the nine-year-old against HIV.

It was a few days ago that a network of HIV/AIDS affected people found Saloni and her grandparents in Kutch district. The association approached the children's home run by the Gujarat State Network of People with HIV/AIDS (GSNP+) and state Social Defense department to support Saloni with nutrition, medication and studies.
Gujarat is among the few states in India to start the concept of children's home for HIV/AIDS patients this year.
Two such homes were started this April, one in Surat for girls, and another in Gandhinagar for boys.
Deputy Director of Social Defence Department, Aruna Dave said: "The main emphasis for the Social Defence Department for 2009-10 is to provide benefit to the HIV/AIDS positive children. Generally, the government does not provide grants to the grant-in-aid institutions in the first year. But, we are giving 100 per cent grant to the children's home, considering their nutritional and medication needs. The Social Defence Department will also provide scholarships to the children if they pursue their studies. This also applies to those whose parents are HIV positive."
Saloni, who is in Surat now, will be one of the students instrumental in christening the brand new children's home for HIV/AIDS, where she is now residing.
GNSP+ president Daksha Patel said: "Saloni cried for her grandparents when she was brought here. But now, she seems settled. Her grandparents were very old and had no money even to buy her the tickets for her journey to Surat."
Patel added: "The children home will be given a new name soon, so that it gives them the feeling of home. The aim is to make the children in the age group of 1-17 independent, so that they can take care of themselves from the disease. We will take care that the children don't feel and don't mention that they are living in an orphanage, to their classmates. We have shortlisted a few names and left it to them to christen it."
The caretakers at the two orphanages are also HIV positive, Patel said.
She added: "An HIV/AIDS positive couple is taking care of the boys' home in Gandhinagar and one girl is taking care of the girls in Surat. The numbers of students is likely to increase as the schools reopen. At present, there are around 20 children in both orphanages, but their number will increase to 36 as they take school leaving certificates for admission to the children's home."
She further said that as soon as the children join the home, they will be admitted to the new government primary schools and given daily tuition.
Last year, during a public hearing hosted by state Health and Family Welfare Department Minister Jay Narayan Vyas, the issue about HIV/AIDS positive orphans were discussed. Now, the state government has agreed to provide support to them and sanctioned two children's home.
Source : http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/children-s-home-for-hiv-aids-a-boon-for-orphans/634882/0

After 13 yrs in Kerala orphanage, boy from gujarat finds family

A boy from Gujarat who went missing 13 years ago after he boarded the wrong train, and landed up in an orphanage in Kerala, has been reunited with his family.

According to the boy's brother Tukaram, Bharat Valaker and his friend Vishnu, both in Class I then, ran away from Jivdaya Mission's boarding school in Prantij town because they wanted to go home to their families in Ahmedabad. While Vishnu reached home safely, Bharat boarded the wrong train and landed up in a village near Perinthalmanna in Kerala.
S Krishnadas, a doctor, saw Bharat accompanying a beggar near the railway station and tried to talk to him. On finding out that the boy could not speak a word of Malayalam and sensing that he was not a beggar, Krishnadas took Bharat to the police. The boy remained with the police for six months before Krishnadas decided to adopt him. Bharat grew up in the doctor's house and went to school with his children.
Meanwhile, Krishnadas and a local philanthropist, C P Janardhanan, decided to open an orphanage. "Bharat was one of the first inmates," said Sethu Madhavan, one of the founders and current manager of Gokulam Balasadanam, which now houses about 40 children from all over India. "About three years ago, Bharat started to talk about going back to Gujarat," Madhavan said.
Luck favoured him earlier this year, when he went to Jamnagar for a vocational training course in operating mechanical cranes. Although his Gujarati was barely functional, Bharat was able to locate his old school and get his family's phone number. Bharat soon met his family and his mother Bhartiben Valaker recognised him immediately by a scar on his forehead. "It's a miracle. We looked for him everywhere, but we never thought he would be in Kerala of all places," said Bhartiben.
Last Sunday, Bharat returned to the orphanage, accompanied by brothers Krishna and Tukaram and mother. Bhartiben liked the orphanage and did not object to her son completing his studies there. The family will return to Ahmedabad on July 31.
Source : http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/after-13-yrs-in-kerala-orphanage-gujarati-boy-finds-family/495328/

Friday 17 October 2014

Seeing in Dark | Coverage in Times of India | Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: An exhibition called 'Seeing in the Dark' will be inaugurated at the Blind People's Association (BPA) on Friday. Here the visitors can experience pitch-black environs where they encounter day-to-day objects and situations and try to navigate.

It would be second such setup in India after Hyderabad's 'Dialogue in the Dark' built nearly 25 years back. At the moment, the exhibit would start with two situations- theatre and restaurant. The facility has been constructed in the basement of building No 8 in BPA premises.

Bhushan Punani, executive secretary of BPA, said that the concept is to put the visitors in the blind people's shoes for a while. "The uniqueness of the project is that we've employed the blind in the exhibits who would assist the normal ones to navigate with the help of railings and guiding ropes,'' he said. 

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Blind-Peoples-Association-exhibition-today-on-seeing-in-the-dark/articleshow/44149710.cms

Seeing in the Dark | Blind People's Association ( India )

Dear All,

I want to share an experience today, I have written mostly post about Orphanages but I want to share a unique experience of being blind for half an hour.

Yes, at Blind People Association ( BPA ) at Ahmedabad, their is joy ride called "Seeing in the Dark"....Yes, I call it a joy ride as this is the only ride after which you shall feel real joy within you.

Basically, at BPA they have created a place where a normal human being won't be able to see anything, as their are no lights in the exhibition. And you would be in real pitch dark....belive me when I say real pitch dark. Its exactly how you would feel, if you had no eye-sight.

And then the journey starts for half an hour, as blind person.

I shall not reveal any further, what happens next and leave it for you to experience. But its important,I enforce that this experience should not be missed by elders,youngsters, or any age group person.

Its an experience, which is not physical that you are blind. Its a spiritual experience.

I suggest, this is one thing at least once you should try, not for blind people but for yourself.

Take your kids particularly, they start appreciating other people more after this experience.

Lets celebrate our eyes gift by once visiting Seeing in the dark at Blind People's Association ( BPA ) Vastrapur. Opp. IIMA, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

If you are a tourist, make sure you keep this as one of the points to visit when you come to Ahmedabad.

Address :
Blind People's Association ( India )
Opp. IIMA
Vastrapur
Ahmedabad
Gujarat

Ask for : Seeing in Dark, Basement - Building No. 8 once you reach BPA.

You can also visit website : http://www.bpaindia.org/


 



Saturday 28 December 2013

Orphans or Anath Girl Boy for Marriage in Gujarat | Need | Find

Dear All,

I came across lots of posts on internet whereby many indivisual are interested in marrying orphans or anaths.At the same time many people are interested in sponsoring marriage of anaths/orphans.

Looking at this,I am thinking of asking anath ashrams to post any eligible anaths/orphans profile or wedding date online or here and thus any one who is interested can contact them for marriage or donations.

Thanks,


Thursday 26 December 2013

NRI teenager raises money for orphans in India

Sixteen-year-old Texas resident, Rayna Srivastava, ditched a vacation in Brazil to work at a India-based orphanage and teach 20 girls. She also raised Rs 33,000 to support them.




How many teenagers would gladly opt out of an exciting vacation to Brazil to mentor a bunch of children? Well, not many, but Rayna Srivastava did, and she isn’t complaining. Last month, 16-year-old Rayna Srivastava, who lives in Texas, USA, came to Mumbai to help 20 girls from Divya Prabha, an orphanage in Thane instead of joining her family for a trip to Brazil.

Last year, Rayna, who studies at Frisco High School in Texas, came to India with her parents on a holiday. “I got a chance to visit an orphanage in Kolhapur and I taught the kids basic computers there. I liked it so much that I told my father that I would come to India for my next vacation, too. He agreed and I am very happy to be able to do something for the girls,” she said.
The family had plans to visit Brazil this year, but on Rayna’s insistence, they altered their plans and visited India, instead. Over the past three weeks, Rayna has also collected Rs 33,000 to help the girls. She taught girls basic English, Environment Studies, and introduced them to the Internet so they could know the world around them better. The orphanage reportedly spends Rs 19,000 on a girl annually. “I am happy that I have collected funds for at least two girls. My friends and relatives helped me collect the money,” said Rayna, adding that she would keep working for the larger good in society whenever she gets the time.
“We are very touched with Rayna’s gesture and the work she has put in to help out our girls,” said Sister Deodita, director, Divya Prabha. The 16-year-old’s parents, Rahul and Vaishali Srivastava, are beaming with pride. They say the past three weeks have been a eye-opener for the family. Rahul, who works as a consultant in the aviation industry, said, “I am proud of my daughter. She is quite young, but she understands the needs and feelings of whose who are not as privileged.” 

Orphans to get an opportunity to join Indian Army

Seeking to provide opportunities to orphan youth to join its ranks, the Indian Army has relaxed its recruitment rules to allow them to join the force. Army Chief General Bikram Singh has taken a
decision to relax the rules for recruitment for orphan youth which will help them to join the force, Army officials said on Friday.

Earlier,such youth faced problems in providing their exact date of birth, name of  parents and their caste, they said. From now on, such youth would be asked to produce their matriculation certificate for providing date of birth proof, they said. In other requirements also, norms have been relaxed.

Under the new policy, in the absence of parents' details, the name of orphanage can be accepted by recruitment centres.As far as caste is concerned, the orphans will be included in the all-India all caste category.

Caste is an important factor in the Indian Army which has caste-based Infantry regiments where troops from
single caste are only recruited. Before this, orphans were not being recruited into the force, officials said.

Source : http://timesofap.com/politics/orphans-to-get-an-opportunity-to-join-indian-army.html

Brides from Orphanages in Gujarat

Starved of brides, Patels turn to orphanages


AHMEDABAD: Having spent all her life in an orphanage, Sonal (24) was elated when a moneyed man from a Patel family in rural Mehsana asked her hand in marriage. Haresh (32) was an arts graduate running a fertilizer business in his village.
"The boy's family was looking for a bride in Mehsana but no educated girl was ready to settle in a village. The only option was to buy a tribal bride, a prevalent practice in the community suffering from a skewed sex ratio, which they wished to avoid," says Vijay Pandit, trustee superintendent of Mahipatram Roopram (MR) Ashram, an orphanage.
Because of her dark complexion, another orphan Seeta Solanki (23) believed she would never find a suitable match. But she has married into a rich Patel household in Banaskantha. Although this is good for the orphaned girls, it is also another manifestation of Gujarat's skewed sex ratio of just 886 girls per 1,000 boys. Worst hit by the skewed ratio, Patel families in Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Saurashtra are bringing home orphan girls.
Such is the demand now that MR Ashram does not have a girl of marriageable age left while there is a waiting list of prospective grooms. "We had 50 grown up girls all of whom have now been married in the past 10 years. Thirty-five of these have been married into Patel households," says Dina Patel, social worker in-charge of adult girls.
"Many families come with details of large tracts of land they own and plead with us to find them a bride but we have none to offer them at present," says social worker Jayshree Dudhela.
Surat's Women's Home has over 100 pending applications for marriage from grooms-to-be. "Around 75% are from the Patel community in Saurashtra," says Parvati Patel, superintendent of the home.
Chairperson of Women's Protection Home at Vadodara Rita Manjrawala says, "Many of the men who approach us insist they are not marrying an orphan girl out of desperation, but the truth is they have come to us because there are no girls left in their community."
(Inputs from Sachin Sharma in Vadodara and Yagnesh Mehta in Surat)

Sunday 4 November 2012

Old Age Homes in Gujarat | Govt Grant Supported | Gujarat

Old Age Homes which are availing Government grant :
 
Sr. No. Name and address Telephone No. with Code
1. Old Age Home run by Vaanprasht SEva Samaj, “Jeevansandhya”, Nr. Ankur Bus Stand, Nr. Kalpataru Part-1,2, Naranpura, Ahmedabad. 079-27475521
2. Smt. Maniben Tribhovandas Maatrugruh, run by Vikas Gruh, Anandnagar, Sarkhej Road, Chandranagar Society, Paldi, Ahmedabad. 079-26603928/ 65442273
3. Shri M. P. Shah Municipal Old Age Home, Aerodrome, Nr. Khodiyar Colony, Jamnagar. 0288-2712462
4. Women Old Age Home run by Aandabava SEva Trust, Limda Lane, Anand Road, Jamnagar. 0288-2550252/ 2676051/ 2665088
5. Raktpit Ashaktashram, run by Shram Mandir Trust, Sioddhrot, Dist. Vadodara 0265-2565863/ 2565867
6. Swami Premdas Old Age Home, run by Sindhu Sevak Sangh, VAdodara, Swami Premdas Bhavan, Fatehpura, Vadodara. 0265-2565863/ 2565867
7. Old Age Home, run by Shree Kathiawad Nirashtrit Baalashram, Rajkot, Shobheshwar Road, Morbi-363 642 02822-240201/ 242461
8. Old Age Home for Blind and Handicapped Persons, Nr. Cosmoplus Cinema, Kalawad Main Road, Rajkot-360 005. 0281-2440135
9. Late Advocate Pravinchandra Shivji Shah Pragnachakshu Old Age Home run by Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, Bachau, Kutch 02832-224045, 224086,
10. Old Age Home run by Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, Bachau, Kutch 9825226598, 02832-224045
11. Shree Keerchandbhai Kothari Vaanprasthashram, Nr. Broad Gauge Station, Nr. Kasturba Society, Surendranagar 02752-233038
12. Vruddh Niketan, Nr. Narsinh Mehta Chora, Junagadh. 0285-2650597 9427242939
13. Old Age Home, run by Bharuch Jilla Aadivasi SEva Sangh, Rajpipla, Mota Pipriya, Ta. Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada.
 9879522141
02640-220023
14. Shetth Dalichand Virchand Shroff Ashaktashram, Rampura. Surat. 0261-2422060
15. K. F. Shishuvihar, run by Bhavnagar Vruddhashram Trust, Bhavnagar. 0278-2200287
16. Old Age Home run by Sahyog Krushtyagna Trust, Rajendranagar, Himatnagar, Dist. Sabarkantha. 02772-254337
17. Visamo Old Age Home, run by Sarvoday Seva Trust, Manav Mandir, Ambaji Road, Vadnagar, Dist. Mehsana. 02761-223607
18. Jyotindra Jeevan Sandhya Shree Palanpur Hindu Samaj Vadeel Vishranti Bhavan, Opp. RTO Check Post, Abu Road Highway, Palanpur, Dist. Banaskantha. 02742-230355, 253759
19. Old Age Home, run by Mangaljeevan Trust, Post Mendrana, Ta. Siddhpur, Dist. Patan 02767-227527
20. Old Age Home, run by Shanti Ekta Charitable Trust, Sahkarnagar, Garbada Road, Dahod. 02673-242931, 241610
21. Old Age Home, run by Asmita Vikas Kendra, Nabipur Dayadra Road, Post : Tralsa, Dist. Bharuch 02642-290301
22. Old Age Home run by Siddhi Sarvajanik Trust, Man Darpan Nada Road, Shahera, Panchmahals.  
23. Old Age Home, run by Mahavi Kalyan Vikas Trust, Post : Amalsad, Ta. Gandevi, Dist. Navsari. 02634-273021
24. Old Age Home, run by Paavandham Gau Seva Ashram, Post Nana Mochiyala, Ta. & Dist. Amreli. 02792-228500

Source : http://www.sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1468&lang=English

Please note above list i am providing with an aim that you would consider old age homes for donations and may be do volunter work and not at all use the list to send old age people to above homes.

Your parents have taken care of you all life,do not be away from them in old age.

Thanks

Sunday 16 September 2012

About 20 Million Kids in India Orphans | Help Orphans | India

About 20m kids in India orphans: Study

About 20 million children, about 4% of their population in India and higher than people living in Delhi, are orphan. Of them, parents of only 0.3% children have died and rest have been abandoned. The figure is result of a study done by SOS Children’s Village by analyzing data from National Family Health Survey-3 for the year 2005-06 and the population estimation by the Census of India to find the dark spots for children below the age of 18 in India.

It were the poorer states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, which had higher number of orphan children as compared to richer northern and southern states of India. As a result, the central zone has highest number of orphan children followed by east zone. The two zones also cover most of the naxal affected regions in India.
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“Poverty has been a significant contributor in high orphan children in these states,” said Rakesh Jinsi, secretary general of the NGO SOS Children’s Village. “Social unrest and terror --- militancy and naxalism -- are two another major factors behind the high number of orphans in certain states”.
Orphan children for the study were defined as those abandoned and whose both parents have died. Situation of children with single parent has also been analysed in the study.

India has the highest population of children below the age of 18 --- 41% of the total population. Although over 4% of them are orphan as per the study, around 13% of them live with either of their parent.

But what the study highlight is that a large number of children in India struggle to survive leave alone having access to education and other welfare measures. Some of these children end up being trafficked or pushed into illegal works.
“Many of the children who are trafficked are those whose parents have died or they have been abandoned,” said a senior government official. 
The only good news the study presents is that the overall estimation of orphan children in%age terms is expected to fall by 2021 although their number will increase from present 20 million to 24 million. However, there is no comparative data to indicate whether the number of orphan children has increased or decreased.

The SOS Children Village did not present the segregated data on sex-ratio these children to find out whether abandoning of the children is based sex of the child or not.

“In case of poor people abandoning is more because of economic reasons than gender,” said Jinsi.

Source of Above Article is :
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/About-20-mn-children-in-India-are-orphan-study/Article1-725905.aspx


Credit : Chetan Chauhan

Orphanages in India List | Anath Ashrams in India | Asia orphanges

Trying to incorporate list of Orphanages in India

Have found a  site from where i have taken this list.So,all credit for list to the website mentioned.Please note though this is partial list.

Reference : http://www.orphanage.org/asia/india/

LAP Orphan Home - India
REAL Orphan Home - India
St Pauls Educational & Welfare Association Orphanage - India
JCM Orphanage - India
ARDS Orphan Children Home - India
Ashanilaya Orphanage - India
Jesus Christ Orphan Home - India
GOM Human Welfare Center Orphanage - India
Living Hope Orphanage - India
Glory Orphanage - India
TNSSS Orphanage - India
Human Welfare Center and Orphanage Home - India
Samalkot Orphan Home - India
Team Vision - India
Mercy and Grace - India
Mercy Home - India
Samparc Orphanage (Children's Village) - India
RDAS La Maison de Sagesse - India
St. Paul's Aids Affected Children Home - India
Good Shepherd Orphan Home - India
His Children Ministries - India
International Orphanage Relief Society (IORS) - India
Upper Room Mercy Home - India
Jehovah Shammah Children's Home - India
Immanuel Children's Home - India
SMSS HinduMahila Mandiram - India
Grace Orphanage - India
Divine Onkar Mission - India
Markaz Darul Yatama (Boys / Girls) - India
Global New Life Center Madras - India
Sharing a Smile Ministries - India
Haven Home Orphanage - India
Children Walking Tall - India
India-GSM - India
Dazzling Stone Orphanage & School - India
Littlewoods Children's Home - India
Bala Gurukulam Orphanage - India
Premananda Orphanage Centre - India
Happy Children Home - India
Sharing a Smile Ministries - India
Angel Orphanage Home - India
Bethesda Life Center - India
Bethany Home - India
Children for Jesus - India
CPM Trust Orphanage - India
Arya Samaj Gandhidham Charitable Trust Orphanage - India
New Shalem Family Center - India
St. Crispins Home - India
The Kanji Project - India
Kindertehuis The Cross-Point Eluru - India
Stichting Ondergrondse Kerk - India
The Orphans In Need Gujarat - India
Mercy Home Kids - India
Anbu Illam - India
Aswasabhavan - India
Karna Prayag Trust - India
El Shaddai Charitable Trust - India
The Sadhana Trust, India
Bethel Orphanage - India
Mission of Joy - India
Debbie's Children's Home - India
New Life Mission School - India
Blossom Dayspring Home - India
Good Life Ministries - India
Pastor Raju's Little Angels - India
Netaji Memorial Orphans Residential School - India
Emmanuel Gospel Mission Family for Orphans - India
Gospel for India
Kamaliya Trust Chennai - India
Mother Children's Home - India
St. Thomas Orphanage - India
Dazzling Stone Orphanage - India
Baptist Orphanage for Girls - India
House of Hope Narsapur - India
House of Hope Orissa - India
House of Hope Guntur - India
SMSS Hindu Mahila Mandiram - India
Abalashram - India
Wynad Muslim Orphanage - India
Divine Children's Home - India
Worldwide Faith Missions - India
Children of Faith Ministries - India
Compassion Children Home - India
Brothers Charities International - India
New and Living Way Children’s Home - India
Joel Children Home - India
Angels' Place - India
Jannet Hopewell Homes - India
Hebron Children’s Home - India
CCChildren home Mamallapuram - India
Prathyasha Bhavan (Home of Hope) - India
Freedom Children's Orphanage - India
Good Life Center - India
Care and Compassion - Goa - India
Love God Home - India
Rabboni Orphanage - India
Home for Destitute Children - India
The Gan Sabra orphanage - India
Purbachal Ananda Foundation - India
Beloved’s Children’s Home - India
Agape Children's Home - India
Ashirvad Orphan Home - India
Udayan Care - India
Love Care Center - India
Neyam Special School for the Mentally Challenged - India
Orphan Hood - India
M.D.D.Bal Bhawan - India
Welfare Society of Children of Faith - India
Grace for India - India
St.Marys Orphan Home - India
Wide Children's Home - India
CFM Boys Home - India
Canaan Children Home - India
Holy Land Orphanage - India
Holy Land Orphanage - India
The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission - India
Glory Ministries - India
Kiana Childrens Home - India
Mercy Homes - India
Agape Children Center - India
Save A Child - India
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Abhayaniketan - India
Sabari Balasramam - India
Hermon Orphanages - India
Udavum Karangal - India
A Temple of Love - India

Saturday 7 April 2012

Old Age Homes | Vridh Ashrams | Gujarat | Vrudh | Vrudha Ashrams

Old Age Homes or Vridh Ashrams in Gujarat List

Anand-Dham
Opp. Hanumanji Temple, Lambhvel, Anand, Gujarat, India – 388310 | Phone: +91-2692-51384, 51998
Andh Apang Vridhashram
Andh Apang Manav Kalyan Trust, Gandhigram Society, Raida Road, Rajkot, Gujarat, India – 360005 | Phone: +91-281-240135
Andh Vridhashram
Swami Vivekanand, Highway Ground, Junagadh, Gujarat, India – 362001 | Phone: +91-285-22206, 22093
Bharti Bapu Ashram Seva Trust
Opp. Railway Station, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India – 382210 | Phone: +91-6620116, 6610575
Bharuch Jilla Adivasi Sewa Sangh
Rajpipla Sanchalit Vriddhashram, Pipaliaya – Bharuch, At. Mota Piparia, Narmada, Gujarat India – 392015 | Phone: +91-20072, 20023
Chavara Trust
Catholic Church, Bhavnagar, Gujarat India – 364002 | Phone: +91-2791-86027
Dikra Nu Ghar
Near Dr. Jivraj Mehta, Polytechnic, Lathi Road, P.O. Amreli, Gujarat India – 365601 | Phone: +91-2792-222800, 223720
09327915772
Hindu Apang Ashram
Sh. Seth Kanji & H. Ladha, Jamnagar, Gujarat India – 361001 | Phone: +91-288-2671402
K N Mehsana Jilla Vikas Gruh
Station Road, Near D D Kanyavidyalaya, Vishnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat India – 384315 | Phone: +91-2762-220121
Kutch Vikas Trust
Shanti Niketan Old Age Home, Raidhanpar, Nagor P.O., Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat India – 370001 | Phone: +91-2832-274230, 274283
Lakhiba Bhagini Parivar Trust
Loteshwar Bhagole, Anand, Gujarat India | Phone: +91-54646
Lohana Mahilashram Trust
Sanchalit “Chatwani Bagh”, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat India – 370001 | Phone: +91-2832-223664, 223464
M.N. Doshi Manav Sevak Seva Sangh
Shri Kirchandbhai Kothari Vanaprasthashram Surendranagar, Gujarat India – 363001 | Phone: +91-2752-220640, 222132
Mahila Vriddhashram
Shri Anandabava Sewa Sanstha Sanchalit, Limba Lane,Opp.ShardaMandirHigh School, Jamnagar, Gujarat India – 361 001 | Phone: +91-288-278829, 270789
Manav Seva Trust (Vanaprasthaashram)
At.Atar Via Atul, Valsad, Gujarat India – 396020
Manilal Gandhi Van Prastha
Near Cadila Crossing, Jashoda Nagar, Vittal Nagar, Tekra Ahmedabad, Gujarat India – 382445 | Phone: +91-5892083
Muktidham
Selavi P.O. Palasar, Taluka Chanasma, Patan, Gujarat India – 384220 | Phone: +91-79-7478567, 02734-63336
Muni Seva Ashram
Village Goraj, Taluka Vaghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat India – 391760 | Phone: +91-2668-268004, 268005, 268010, 09974094154 - munisevashram@yahoo.co.in
Nandkuverba Anath Ashram
Near MonsinnjiHospital, P. O. Palitana, Bhavnagar, Gujarat India – 364270 | Phone: +91-278-22260, 22960
National Association for the Blind
Opp. Milan Petrol Pump, P.O. Box No. 8, Junagadh-Vanthli Highway, At: Shapur (Sorath), Junagadh District, Gujarat India – 362205 | Phone: +91-285-3095682, 9426244026 | Email: nab_ind@rediffmail.com
Punjabhai M. Changela Home for Aged Blind
Junagadh District Branch, Junagadh-Vanthli Highway, Opp. Milan Petrol Pump, P.O. Box #8, At: Shapur, Sorath,  Junagadh, Gujarat India – 362205 | Phone: +91-285-3295682, 2651700 | Phone: +91-2872-297534, 09426244026
Email: nab_jnd@rediffmail.com
Ramnik Kunwarba Vruddhashram
Akhil Mahila Parishad, Gondal Road, Rajkot, Gujarat India – 360001 | Phone: +91-281-2445572
Sachidanand Sewasamaj Trust
Bhaktinagar, Dantali, Taluka Petlad, Kheda, Gujarat India – 388450 | Phone: +91-2697-22480
Sahyog Kushthayagna Trust
Rajendranagar Crossing, Ta. Himatnagar, Sabarkantha, Gujarat India – 383276 | Phone: +91-2772-254337, 9825011185, Phone: +91-2772-254337, Email: sahyogkushth@sancharnet.in
Sakarben Sundarji Anjariya Mahila VruddhashramAnand Sewa Trust
Sanchalit, Anand Road, Limda Lane, Jamnagar, Gujarat India – 361001 | Phone: +91-288-2676051, 2678829
Sandhya Vishram, Home for the Aged
C/o Sisters of Charity of St. Anne, P.B. 15, Irana Road, Kadi, Mahesana, Gujarat India – 382715 | Phone: +91-2762-277864, 9825719890 Email: sunvishram1@rediffmail.com
Seth Chandanlal Madhanlal Vanaprasthashram
Utkantheswar, Kheda, Gujarat India – 387610 | Phone: +91-2716-63743
Shantilal Mohanlal Ashkatashram Society
Near Ganesh Talkies, Dakor, Kheda, Gujarat India – 388225 | Phone: +91-26994-4218
Sharam Mandir Trust
Ashakt Ashram, At Sindhrot, Vadodara, Gujarat India – 391330 | Phone: +91-265-2888039, 2888082, 9824089740
Email: info@smtlep.org
Sheth D.V.ShroffAshaktashramHospital
7/803, Rampura Road, Surat, Gujarat India – 395003 | Phone: +91-261-2422060-61, 2422173
Sheth Shri Hansraj Ladha
Hindu Apang Ashram, Opp. D.S.P. Bunglow, Tin Batti, JamnagarGujarat India – 361001 | Phone: +91-288-2671402, 2660869, 9426730809
Shree Anandabava Seva Sanstha
Limda Lane, Anand Road, Jamnagar, Gujarat India – 361001 | Phone: +91-288-2678829, 2550252, 2676051, 9824045555 Email: bapu@anandabawa.org ; info
Shree Anandbava Seva Sanstha sponsored Mahila Vrudhashram
Linda Lane, Anand Road, Jamnagar, Gujarat India – 361001 | Phone: +91-288-2676051, 2678829
Shree Hari Public Charitable Trust
Haripura (Sachana), Opp. Core Laboratory, Ta. Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India – 382150 | Phone: +91-2715-248080, 9879681528
Shree Navchetan Andhjan Mandal
Opp. Custom Check Post
National Highway 8-A
P. B. No. 30, Bhachau
Kutch
Gujarat India – 370140
952837-224045, 224086
09898589950
Shree Nilkanth Mahadev
Anath Gurukul Ashram Trust
Modi Marad Taluka, Dhoraji
Rajkot
Gujarat India – 360421
Phone: +91-2824-84038
Shri Ambika Niketan Trust Vridhashram
Veshu Road , Near Piplod Health Centre
P.O. Veshu , Tal. Choryasi
Surat
Gujarat India – 395003Phone: +91-261-2226600, 2252973, 9978811188
Shri Bhagwat Vidyapith
Sola
Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 382481
Phone: +91-2715-2494083, 27473839
Shri Chandulal T Parikh Basudiwala Khodayar Vanaprasthashram
Rambagu Road
Dakor
Gujarat India – 388225
Phone: +91-2672-60852
Shri Fakirchandbhai Kothari Vanprasthashram
Near New Junction
Surendranagar
Gujarat India – 363001
Phone: +91-2752-222772, 220540
Shri Kirachandbhai Kothari Vanprashthashram
Near New Railway Station
Surendranagar
Gujarat India – 363001
Phone: +91-2752-235524, 230104
Shri M P Shah Municipal Vrudhhashram
Khodiyar Colony
Aerodrome Road
Jamnagar
Gujarat India – 361006
Phone: +91-288-272182
Shri Maganlal Trikamlal Trust Sanchalit Vridhashram
Near Income Tax Office
Ashram Road
Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 380009
Phone: +91-2715-26589563
Shri Nilakanth Mahadev Anath Gurukul Ashram Trust
At- Moti Marad, Taluka Dhoraji
Rajkot
Gujarat India – 360421Phone: +91-2824-84338
Shri Rukhshamani Bahen Deepchand Guardi Vriddhashram
Villagenana Haripura P.O.
Sachana, Taluka Viramgam
Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 382150
Phone: +91-6563051
Shri Thaker Shri Pragri & Nt Kothari Jivan Sandya
Post Sumri Roha, Taluka Nakhatrana
Kutch
Gujarat India – 370030
02835-2812351
Phone: +91-9978789699, 09879935635
Smt. Gulabben Haribhai Shah Vriddhashram
Plot No 1260/61 Near TV Relay Centre
Krishnanagar
Bhavnagar
Gujarat India – 364001
Phone: +91-278-2204283, 2204033, 2200287
Smt. Maniben Tribhovandas Matru Gruh
Chandranagar, P.O. Paldi
Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 380007
Phone: +91-2715-26602788, 55442274, 9426317082
Swami Premdas Elders Home
Sindhu Sevak Sangh
Swami Premdas Nagar
B/H, R.T.O. Harni-Warasia
Ring Road, Warasia
Vadodara
Gujarat India – 390006
Phone: +91-265-2560377, 3299550, 2565863, 2565867, 09328257559, 2572799
Email: pjh93@hotmail.com
Triveni Ma Gandhi Charitable Trust
Amritlal Gandhi Nivrutidham
Opp. Vyayam Mandir
Mahuva
Bhavnagar
Gujarat India – 364290
Phone: +91-2844-224798, 224032, 227036, 9327822110
Email: trivenima_nivrutidham@yahoo.com
Vadil Vishranti Gruh
Gathaman Gate,
Palanpur
Banaskantha
Gujarat India – 385 001
Phone: +91-57815, 54192
Vanaprasth Shadan
Shree Behramjee & Dady Dhunbai Nanavati
Mirzapur
Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 380 001
Phone: +91-2715-26582417, 27475521
Vanprasth Seva Samaj Home for the Aged
Near Kalptaru Society,
Near Ankur Bus Stand,
Naranpura, Ahmedabad
Gujarat India – 380 008
Phone: +91-2715-26562417, 26444171
Vikas Trust
Vrindavan Dham
At & Post Varsoda
Village, Ta. Mansa
Gandhinagar
Gujarat India – 382835
Phone: +91-79-27550183, 2763-286096, 285610
Vradha Niketan
Behind Dis Jail
Near Saurashtra Bhumi News Paper
Junagadh
Gujarat India – 362001
Phone: +91-285-2650597, 9427242939
Vridhashram
Shobheswar Road
Morbi
Gujarat India – 363641
Phone: +91-2822-240201, 242461
Vrudhaniketana
Near Saurashtrabhumi Press
Behind Jail, Junagadh
Gujarat India
Phone: +91-285-2650597

Source : http://akhilsutaria.wordpress.com

Thursday 8 March 2012

Orphanages in Gujarat | Anath Ashram | Donations | Adoptions

What are Orphanages or Anath Ashrams?

An orphanage ( Anath Ashram in Hindi/Gujarati ) is defined as "An Institution that houses children whose parents are deceased or whose whereabouts are unknown." The term is generally considered outmoded in the United States(For NRIs), although it is frequently used to describe institutions abroad, where it is a more accurate term, since the word orphan has a different definition in international adoption.An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care of large numbers of children.

Other residential institutions for children can be called group home, children's home, refuge, rehabilitation center, night shelter, or youth treatment center.

Department in Gujarat Goverment Handling and Helping in Adoptions Matters


SecretaryPh no-079-23251218/23251203
Social Justice and Empowerment DepartmentFax-079-23254817
Government of Gujaratsecswd@gujarat.gov.in
Block No-5, 8th floorsdh_arun@yahoo.co.in
New Sachivalaya Complex
Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat-382010
DirectorTel.079-23256319 / 23256309
Department of Social Defence
Government of Gujarat,pillarsr_ad1@sancharnet.in
Block No.16, Juna Sachivalayasecretary@gujarat.gov.in
Old Secretariat, Dr. Yuvraj Mehta Bhawan
Gandhinagar, Gujarat-380007



Adoption Coordinating Agency  

Adoption Coordinating Agency Prerna', Mangal Prabhat Trust Building, Opp. St. Xevier’s High School, Mirzapur, Ahmedabad - 380001 
Ph. No.: 079 - 25500309,Fax No.: 079 - 25504106 / 25465236  
Email (It looks like personal email for call first) : natubhaipatel@yahoo.com    
Gujarat 

Recognised Indian Agency for both International and Within India Placement/Adoption
(Please check Central Adoption Resource Website for latest list before moving further. Click here for website )

Recognized Indian Placement Agencies and their  Phone / Fax / Email Address
(In-country and Inter-Country Adoption)
            
          
1 Shri Kathiawar Nirashrit Balashram  PH: 91-0281-2222071 / 2231340 / 2386308  
 Malaviya Road, Lodhavad Chowk,  Fax: 0281-2237306  
 Rajkot - 360002, Gujarat. etgl@hotmail.com  
          
2 Mahipatram Rupram Ashram Ph: 91-079-25454007  
 Out Side Raipur Gate,  Fax: 91-079-25453761  
 Ahmedabad - 380022, Gujarat. mrashram@yahoo.com      
          
3 M/s Matru Chhaya Orphanage, PH: 91-0268-2558193  
 Sisters of Charity of Saint Anne, Nadiad Fax: 91-0268-2559070  
 Indira Nagar, Vaishali Road, matru_28dec@yahoo.co.in  
 Nadiad-387002, Dist. Karia,        
 Gujarat        
          
4 Sh. Kasturba Stri Vikas Gruha  Ph: 91-0288-2751728  
 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,  Fax: 91-0288-2751730  
 Jamnagar - 361 008, Gujarat. kasturbastrivikasgruh@yahoo.co.in
   
Specialized Adoption Agencies (Shishu Grehs) and thier Phone / Fax / Email Address
(In-Country Adoption)

My Comments : Below agencies might not be useful for NRIs and Foreigner who are interested in adoption as they are for within India Adoption only.But donations to below institutes should be fine.Still call them once to clarify.Also,below agency looks like to help women in distress also.So contact for same.
          
1 Superintendent        
 Ahmedabad District Probation & After Ph: 079-5601298    
 Care Association, Gujarat        
 Observation Home, Khanpur,        
 Near Cama Hotel, Ahmedabad,        
 Gujarat-380001        
          
2 Superintendent Ph: 079-22871040    
 State Home for Women        
 Odhav, Ahmedabad-15        
          
3 Bharuch Nari Sharashan Kendra, Ph no- 02642-260962      
 Baruch, Gujarat      
          
4 Navsari harshad Bhawan, Ph: 02630-222368      
 Near Water Tank Fax: 02630-223582(shop)      
 Tal.- Vansda,        
 Distt.Navsari, Gujarat        
          
5  Godhra Lady Reception Centre Ph: 02672-242409    
 Patthar Talavadi, Near Remand Home,        
 Godhra, Distt. Panchmahal,        
 Godhra, Gujarat        
          
6 Superitendent Ph: 0265-2780280      
 State Home for Women        
 Opp. Ramchodji Temple        
 Nizampur, Baroda        
          
          
7 Surat State Home for Women  Ph: 0261-2669485      
 Ghod Dod Road        
 Distt. Surat        
 Surat, Gujarat-395007        
          
8 Surendranagar State Home for Women  Ph: 02752-221534    
 Opp.Old ITI Hostel        
 80 foot Ring Road        
 Distt Surendernagar, Gujarat-363001        
          
9 Palanpur Lady Reception Centre Ph: 02742-253874    
 Opp Sonariya Bungalow        
 Dairy Road        
 Palanpur-385001, Gujarat

Licensed Adoption Placement Agency (LAPAs) and other Adoption Agencies (In-Country Adoption) and their Phone / Fax / Email Address
 
Missionaries of Charity
Nirmala Shishu Bhavan 831/1
Bhimjipura Nava Wadaj
Ahmedabad-380013
Gujarat      
Call : 079-27559050  

Shree Tapibai R Gandhi Vikas Gruh
Near New Fitter, Vidhyanagar
Bhavnagar- 364001
Gujarat
Call : 0278-2425038        
rgandhi09@gmail.com

Mahajan Anath Balasharm,
Nazar Building
Katargam Road
Surat -395004
Call : 0261-2533613

Vikas Vidhyalya
Majeshwar Baug, Wadhwan- 363030
Distt. Surendernagar
Gujarat
Call : 02752-242591
vikasvidyalayawadhwan@yahoo.com

Shree Kutchh Mahila Kalyan Kendra
Airodram Road, Outside Sarpat Gate
Bhuj, Distt. Kuchh - Bhuj-37001
Gujarat
Call : 02832-290241


Hope above list is useful for all those who want to help orphans.A visit to orphange is one of most memorable as per my experience.


Source : http://www.adoptionindia.nic.in/Gujarat.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphanage



Disclaimer : I would like to mention that this blog is just for reference and i would strongly suggest you verify with appropriate agencies.All information provided here are for reference purpose with an aim to provide help to those looking for information.Not associated with any NGO mentioned here or otherwise.If any address,contact etc is wrong please correct it in comment section