“If India is to survive, she must be made young again. Rushing and billowing streams of energy must be poured into her; her soul must become, as it was in the old times, like the surges, vast, puissant, calm or turbulent at will, an ocean of action or of force.” – Sri Aurobindo
Keeping this philosophy of Sri Aurobindo in mind, the Debabrata Auro Foundation (DAF) was set up by Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker and Dr. Debraj Shome in November, 2016 in Mumbai, India. The NGO was started in the memory of (Late) Dr. Debabrata Shome, a humanitarian extraordinaire and visionary. The charitable organization commenced with the mission to ensure upliftment of underprivileged sections of the society and in less than a year has touched thousands of lives. The Debabrata-Auro Foundation is the product of the vision of two of the best doctors in India who felt that they can give so much more to the little children and women (not only women and children but all needy) for whom each day is a struggle. The enormous medical knowledge of the founders helps them to connect with people on a much more profound level. Their credentials also invoke faith in the people who are eager to involve with a charitable trust but do not know where to begin.
Though the millennial has witnessed India emerge as an economic super-power, the social growth has been unsatisfactory. To be able to succeed, our nation needs to walk together, raising the lesser fortunate at par with others and rising against social evils. DAF is one of the top NGO in Mumbai actively involved in the arenas of education of underprivileged children and healthcare facilities for them. The NGO also actively engages in activities involving differently-abled children and has received praise in media for it many times. Another field of activities is in the sector of women upliftment, with focus of women healthcare needs and education.
The organization conducts charitable events, collecting voluntary donations and helps in channelizing these to the underprivileged sections of society. Some of the donation drives conducted by them (like the shoe and textbook donation at Ashadaan) have brought smiles on the faces of hundreds of recipients and immense happiness in the hearts of donors.
Understanding the importance of health, provision of quality healthcare has been one of areas of chief focus of the organization. The NGO has successfully organized two Mega Medical Camps in Mumbai, India, with the support of top names in medical fraternity. These camps not only offered free check up and medicines but also carried out laboratory investigations at highly discounted rates.
Education has been on top of the priority areas of reforms in our NGO’s mission because education is the instrument to bring about long-term change in the status of the underprivileged sections of society. Apart from funding from donation and charity drives the NGO also makes a difference by means of its approach. It believes in expanding horizons for the underprivileged and differently children by enabling them to exercise their right to education with confidence with the assistance of donations. Many of the donors are young children, contributing by means of their paintings, reflecting upon the generation of empathy in the privileged, thus evoking unity to be able to walk together as a nation some day. This goes to prove that all of us have the capability to play a crucial role in changing our nation.
Our NGO has been touted as the best NGO in activities related to edification of underprivileged children. They believe that there is something special about each one of us and our charitable trust has channelized funds towards this neglected section in India and helped in bringing to light the special qualities possessed by these children and remove the tag of worthlessness attached to them. DAF works in close association with these children and aids them in developing into self-reliant individuals.
DAF is an inspiring organization in Mumbai with individuals working selflessly and passionately for the betterment of our society and nation. The charitable activities of the organization are expanding their horizons at a fast pace shooting its name to one of the top in fields of provision of healthcare and education to the under-privileged and differently-abled. The funding of activities has maintained transparency and the organization has become one of the best and most trusted NGOs in India for healthcare and education related donations. The activities of DAF are a need of the hour in India to equalize and bring to confluence the various strata of society to a strong, healthy and educated nation.
It is said that when do you charity in any form you get back much more than what you give. The funding for our charitable trust in Mumbai is raised from the generosity of wonderful people who just want to play in role in empowerment and enlightenment of the women and children. In addition to monetary funding, we also welcome individuals who want to invest their time with us. Charity is a very small word for the changes your worthy bestowal can bring about in our country.
Date,Venue,Attendees: Date: 28/05/2024 Venue:Ganesh Nagar , Colaba Attendees: 185 Introduction: On 28th May 2024, in honour of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Debabrata Auro Foundation (DAF) and TajSATS organised a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Session at Ganesh Nagar Colaba Slum Community. The event aimed to reach out to 185 women and girls from the
Read MoreDate,Venue,Attendees: Date: 27th May 2024 Venue: Vile Parle slum area Attendees: Project Overview: On 27th May 2024, the Debabrata Auro Foundation with United Way Mumbai organised an Environmental awareness session aimed at instilling environmental awareness and knowledge among children living in the Vile Parle slum area. The session sought to empower children to become
Read MoreDate,Venue,Attendees: Date: 25th May 2024 Venue: Shastri Nagar, Malad West Attendees: 51 Introduction: On May 25th, 2024, the Debabrata Auro Foundation conducted a Nutritional Health and Care Session at Shastri Nagar, Malad West. This initiative was aimed at addressing the prevalent health and nutritional challenges faced by children in the Malad Slum area. Understanding
Read MoreDate,Location,Attendees:- Date: 24/05/2024 Location: Colaba Slum Attendees: 42 Children (Ages 6-9) Introduction: On May 24th, 2024, Debabrata Auro Foundation organised an awareness session on Oral Hygiene Care in the Colaba slum. The session aimed to educate children about the importance of oral hygiene and provide them with practical knowledge on maintaining oral health.
Read MoreDate,location,Participants Date: 18/05/2024 Location: Juhu Beach Participants: 35 DAF & Tajsats Volunteers Introduction: On May 18th, 2024, Debabrata Auro Foundation, in collaboration with Project Mumbai, orchestrated a commendable Beach clean-up drive at Juhu Beach. This environmentally conscious initiative saw active participation from 35 DAF & Tajsats volunteers, all working together to contribute to preserving
Read MoreDate,Location,Attendees: Date: 17/05/2024 Location: Vanicha Pada, Aarey Colony, Goregaon Attendees: 37 Children Overview: On May 17th, 2024, Debabrata Auro Foundation, dedicated to fostering awareness and education, organised an impactful Intoxication Awareness Session at Vanicha Pada, Aarey Colony in Goregaon. The session aimed to enlighten the youth about the perils of intoxication and substance abuse,
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