Uday Foundation
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| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rahul Verma |
| Type | Not for profit |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Location |
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Area served | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa |
| Website | www |
The Uday Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in New Delhi, India. The foundation works on health, support and dignity to homeless and disaster relief.[1][2] [3]
History
In 2007, the foundation was formed by Rahul Verma after his son Uday was born with multiple congenital defects.[2]
Activities
The foundation supports homeless people with in kind help by providing clothes, blankets, dry ration and dignity kits.[4] [5] It works for disaster relief focused on food, shelter, water, sanitation and emergency supplies to the victims.[6][7]
The Foundation runs a free medical clinic where they treat underprivileged patients.[8] It also provides medical help to critically ill children[9] and runs storytelling sessions for children in hospital.[10]
Awards & recognition
- NGO Leadership & Excellence Awards 2015 by ABP News.[11]
References
- ^ "Blanket Drive for the Homeless - An NDTV and Uday Foundation Effort". NDTV. 4 January 2015.
- ^ a b "One Man's Stand Against Junk Food as Diabetes Climbs Across India". The New York Times. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Uttarakhand: Reaching out to villages which haven't received help yet". NDTV. 7 July 2013.
- ^ "Blanket drive' for the homeless". NDTV, YouTube. 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Donate woollens to keep needy in Delhi hospitals warm". Indo-Asian News Service. 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Schools collect relief funds for J&K flood victims". The Times of India. 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Operation Basera, Rehabilitating Homeless" (PDF). Jammu and Kashmir Police. November 2014.
- ^ "Experts warn of worsening health situation in India". CCTV News. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Suffering from growth deficiency, these kids need helping hand". Deccan Herald. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Ailing kids to get story therapy at Hinduja hospital". The Times of India. 10 November 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "NGO Leadership & Excellence Awards 2015".