Maher
The mission of Maher is to help destitute women, children and men from all over India exercise their right to a higher quality of life, irrespective of gender, caste, creed or religion. Jen is a good friend of Sister Lucy, the founder of Maher, who has an incredible personal story to tell about transformation. You can read her story and the story of Maher and donate directly here:
Wildlife SOS
Wildlife SOS was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve India’s natural heritage, forest and wildlife wealth.The organisation has an elephant sanctuary near Agra where jen’s very good friend Laxmi was looked after until the time of her passing. You can donate directly here:
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
― Mother Teresa
Maher is both a refuge and a home for battered, exploited and destitute women and children. It aims to help the well-being of women and children in local communities, acting as a centre for health and education programmes for women and older children. It was founded in 1997 by Sister Lucy Kurien and all are made welcome and are treated equally, with love and dignity.
Rosemarie
Wildlife SOS have been the saviour for the lovely old lady called Laxmi. Now instead of pounding the roads with her cruel owners, she lives in peace and quiet of the SOS Centre near Agra. However, as with all charities, they need money so please support them!
Diane V