We often fear losing our loved ones, yet due to societal stigma, people are forced to abandon their own. When a society fails to understand a concept, it often attributes it to evil spirits or negativity. One such example is mental health; in earlier times, individuals suffering from mental disorders were treated as evil. They endured barbaric treatments such as shock therapy, confinement in solitary rooms, and deprivation of basic human rights.
As society developed, awareness of mental health emerged. However, we still struggle to provide the empathy needed by those experiencing it. Many parts of the world still cling to the notion of possession by evil spirits, subjecting sufferers to torture by supposed saints. Consequently, individuals feel the weight of stigma and eventually abandon their loved ones, leaving them to fend for themselves. These afflicted individuals are often left destitute on the streets, without food, shelter, or clothing. Their identity is reduced to their mental health condition and the stigma deprives them of their social, economic and political rights.
Our on-ground resource partner has curated a special project plan catering to 115 beneficiaries (men and women between 18-60 years) with psychosocial disabilities residing in the shelter homes of the organisation based in Kolkata and in urban poor/ slum communities. INDIAdonates with its on-ground resource partner Iswar Sankalpa is aiming to work towards the betterment of these individuals dealing with psycho-social disabilities.
This campaign aims at:
It is high time now for us to consider our responsibilities towards our people. With your kind support, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of these people and enable them to ensure a sustainable livelihood for themselves as well as provide for their family members.
A one-time contribution of Rs 4800 can help a vulnerable beneficiary live a safe, secure, and dignified life!
Budget:
|
S.No |
Particulars |
Unit Cost |
No. Of Units |
Total |
|
1 |
Personnel (Vocational Trainer) |
18000 |
12 |
2,16,000 |
|
2 |
Programme Activity cost (Raw Material for vocational and café training) |
15000 |
12 |
1,80,000 |
|
3 |
Travel and Transportation |
8000 |
12 |
96,000 |
|
4 |
Admin costs (Printing & |
1000 |
12 |
12,000 |
|
5 |
Monitoring and Evaluation |
4000 |
12 |
48,000 |
|
Total |
5,52,000 |
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Indiadonates is a tax exempt entity, and all donations made through Indiadonates will be tax-exempt under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.
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Iswar Sankalpa
Iswar Sankalpa was born in 2007 as a consequence of our burning desire to rehabilitate and reintegrate vulnerable homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities living in the streets and low-resource communities in Kolkata, West Bengal. Our organization works to provide holistic mental healthcare services and rebuilds individual capacity while upholding their rights and dignity. The organizati...read more
