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Empowering Differently-abled Children: A World with Equal Opportunities

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Differently-abled children have special needs and require extra love and care. These young minds are not aware of their reality and what hurdles they may face in the future for no fault of theirs. Though we envision a world that gives equal opportunities for every child, the sad reality is, it's quite challenging for a disabled child to experience life the same way as a normal child would.  According to a survey by UNESCO, 75% of disabled children do not get primary education regardless of many government schemes and programs. Many NGOs are working at the ground level, collecting donation for disabled children and providing them with the required support.  Work Done at Ground Level by NGOs Many NGOs are working tirelessly at the grassroots level to support disabled children. There are many children with accidental disabilities, afflicted by polio, or disabled by birth. These children need support for physiotherapy, medical service, vocational training, and education. Children who

3 Health Benefits of Giving Donations to Charity

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  There are some things in life that are beneficial for your health. At times, people realize it immediately and at times, after some time. Walking and physical activity make your brain happy, and your body fit and active. Eating fruits and vegetables gives your body the boost it needs to function properly. Expressing your feelings allows you to be kinder to yourself. Similarly, donating to a charity like a  donation for operation  can help you in finding happiness in your own life. Stimulates the Brain's Reward Center Wondering how the act of giving affects your body? Well, to find out the answer, you need to investigate your brain. The act of giving has a similar effect as to how movement produces endorphins. The human body secretes four happiness chemicals that include oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. These happiness chemicals have an impact on our feeling of happiness and satisfaction, resulting in a happy mood and reduced stress & anxiety. When one makes a d

All You Need to Know About Charitable Donations

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  Donating to charity is a wonderful act of kindness. Not only God but the IT department of India also accepts this fact. As a result, charitable donations provide more than just good karma. Section 80G of the Income Tax Act provides a tax deduction for contributions made to the top charity organizations in World listed in the Income Tax Act of 1961.  What are Charitable Donations? Donations to certain relief funds and charity organizations are tax deductible donation under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. However, not all donations are eligible for section 80G deductions. Donations to specified funds are the only ones that qualify for a tax deduction. This deduction is available to all taxpayers, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Who is Eligible to Pay? Not all donations qualify for a full tax deduction. Some are limited to 50 percent of the amount contributed, while others qualify for the same deductions but up to a maximum of 10% of

Section 80G Exemptions - Eligibility, Documents Required, and Claiming Process

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Charity foundations w ork tirelessly to help the less fortunate and needy people in society. To help them with their work, the government provides citizens with tax relief for charitable contributions and donations. Section 80G of the Income Tax Act covers the specific requirements as well as the overall scope of tax deductions on such contributions. What is Section 80G? Section 80G of the Income Tax Act allows you to claim an exemption for charitable donations made throughout the financial year when you file your Income Tax Returns. This may put you in a reduced tax bracket, lowering your tax liabilities.  Eligibility to claim deductions under section 80G The section 80 G exemption eligibility requirements are quite broad. To claim tax deductions under Section 80G, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: Individuals and HUFs are eligible to claim deductions on their donations. NRIs who donate to national NGO s are eligible for tax benefits. The taxpayer must provid

Donations to Charity – 3 Main Benefits

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When you choose to give, you may not understand that it will provide you with many personal benefits in addition to helping your favorite cause. Whether you choose to donate to charities that help poor people, campaign for environmental protection, help animals in need, or address other global or local issues, charities need your help to continue with their selfless activities, but giving can feel just as good as receiving! Check out the benefits of donating in this blog. Donating to Charity Has Financial Benefits Did you know that donating to charity can help you save money on your taxes? When you make a donation to a government-authorized or a top NGO in India , you will be issued a tax receipt. Your receipt can then be included with your annual tax return and you can get deductions under section 80G on donations. This ensures that you are helping people for your preferred cause in addition to benefiting yourself. Helps in Teaching Your Children the Value of Giving Teaching children

Different Kinds of Construction Work Carried Out by NGOs

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In India, there are several remote areas that lack even the basic civic infrastructure that society needs. Right from schools and hospitals to sewerage systems, there is a basic lack of amenities in every domain. Like all other domains that the NGOs help with, they also have a major role to play in upgrading the civic infrastructure of the most deprived parts of the country.  Here’s more on their specific areas of work in this regard.  Construction of Healthcare Facilities NGOs that work in one particular domain try to take up the complete responsibility to eliminate the root cause of various issues. For instance, NGOs working towards ensuring the health wellness of a certain section of people or a certain area even ensure that along with proper education about maintaining one’s health, these people also get the right facilities required to do so. So, in many remote areas, NGOs build small clinics, centers for childbirth and maternity care, facilities to conduct birth control procedure

3 Reasons You Should Regularly Donate a Small Amount

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  Many people are under a misconception that if you want to donate to a charity or an NGO, the donation has to be of a sizeable amount. A small amount will not be enough to make a difference. However, a donation, regardless of how small or sizeable it is, has a positive impact. In the current digital age, you can even make an online donation for NGO  and not even have to personally visit it. It’s recommended to regularly donate a small amount than a large amount once a year. To elaborate the point further, here are 3 reasons you should donate a small amount regularly:   1.  Make Someone Smile When you donate a small amount every month, you will donate a larger amount at the end of a year than you will when you choose to donate a large amount once a year. For the latter, you will have to manage expenses. The former being a small amount will not much affect your pocket. Further, when you regularly donate to an NGO, the impact of your donation is much greater. It significantly affects som