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Although it is developed and far more common in the United States, it is still
only developing in countries around the world. In 1994, Dr. Kiran Modi
founded Udayan Care, a non-governmental organization that supports and
provides for socially disadvantaged children and women. Modi was inspired
to create Udayan Care after she lost her son who was adamant and selfless
about taking part time jobs to help and support poor children. Modi was
brought up and lived everyday by following the Indian philosophy that giving
was a way of life. Udayan Care aimed to empower vulnerable children,
women and youth, and operate in 13 cities across India. According to an
article written by Antra Bhargava, in a country with over 30 million orphans,
only a few thousand were adopted in 2014. The rest are languishing in
orphanages, private and public, being trafficked, forced into begging,
construction trades, [and] with many now missing and unaccounted for.
Upon learning of the appalling conditions provided by institutions for
orphans, Modi focused on providing homes for abandoned and orphaned
children. Udayan Care has had a vision of improving the lives of those who
are disadvantaged and integrate them into society. Children were admitted
into Udayan Ghars, long-term residential homes for orphaned or abandoned
children, through referrals by Child Welfare Committees under the Ministry of
Women and Child Development. It is often that children in orphanage care do
not learn to bond and dont get to experience how important it is to have a
sense of home. Children under adoptive or foster care may not receive
give a tax exemption for the corporations, enticing them to donate (Bhange,
2015). If Udayan Care can obtain large corporate supporters, funding will
dramatically increase and they can raise the salaries of employees to lower
the turnover rate. Talented key employees with a higher salary wont look
elsewhere for jobs, allowing them to become passionate about Udayan
Cares long term mission. Employees who are passionate and happy with
their jobs increase productivity levels enormously. Not only would this benefit
the organization, but it will help the children to work with those who really
care.
Modi founded Udayan Care with the selflessness and care that the
organization still runs on today. Helping thousands of children across India
live happy lives and to their full potential will benefit the country as a whole.
It is strongly believed that being raised in a loving home and family is every
childs birthright. By making the right choices in their strategy to obtain
additional funding, Udayan Care can continue to grow and help less fortunate
children live the best lives they deserve.
Resources:
Bhange, Shradda. "How Can a New NGO in India Raise Funds?" Quora.com. Quora, 20 Apr.
2015. Web.
Bhargava, Antra. "Creating a System of Foster Care in India." DNA. Daily News and Analysis,
11 Sept. 2015. Web.
Devpura, Kripa. "Foster Care Takes Root in India. How Does It Differ from Adoption?" The
Christian Science Monitor. The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2014. Web.
Surie, Gita. "Udayan Care: Achieving Growth In A Social Enterprise."