According to 2021 data, there are about 30 million orphans in India, out of which 29.5 million children wander the streets. Out of these, only less than half a million are under institutional care. The above insight is enough to comprehend the paramount issue of helping orphans and vulnerable children. Those who wander the streets are vulnerable to various issues…
According to the Mars Petcare Report in 2021, there are nearly 80 million homeless stray dogs and cats in India. The above insight is enough to understand why animal welfare has become a paramount issue in Delhi and rest of the India. Many animal welfare NGOs in India are working tirelessly to provide food, shelter, care, and love to the…
With the passing years, the environment has been devastated excessively and worse. Here comes the need for NGOs working for environmental protection. Industrialization and modern urbanization have led to uncontrolled deforestation while air, water, and land are polluted badly. In this situation, environment protection NGOs have been playing the role of lifesavers because the environment is a fundamental source of…
India, a country prone to various natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and droughts, has witnessed the devastating impact of these calamities many times. Some recent natural disasters that ravaged India are Kerala floods, Kashmir floods, Gujarat earthquake, and Uttarakhand floods. In times of crisis, the role of NGOs in disaster management becomes paramount. Nonprofit organizations play a crucial…
Human trafficking involves use of force, fraud, harassment to obtain some type of labour or commercial work. Every year, we witness that millions of females and children are trafficked worldwide – including India too. The victim can be of any age, gender, race and nationality but are usually young women and children. Due to caste system and discrimination, there are…
In the era of global environmental challenges, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. The shift towards environmentally friendly farming methods has become imperative to mitigate the impact of climate change, preserve biodiversity, and ensure long-term food security. Still, some farmers are unaware of the innovative and sustainable practices to reshape the landscape of modern…
Modern human existence is threatened by global warming. Eco systems across the globe are deteriorating at a very fast pace, as we witness depletion of resources, extinction of wildlife, change in weather patterns, and increase in pollution levels. Global warming is a global problem that arises as an effect of gases (like carbon dioxide) that trap the heat from the…
India reported 14.5 lakh cases of dog bites in the first 7 months of 2022. While dogs are responsible for about 98% of human rabies, some cases also emerge from cats, monkeys, and cows. That’s why it is important to know the early signs of rabies. Helplocal – the best place to search local NGOs in India – is here…
All of us have felt the impact of global warming. Winters are colder, and summers are more brutal. Season durations have also changed. Through multilingual news and expert analysis, The Third Pole captures how these changes unfold in India, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. In India, climate change is already affecting human health, food production,…
The Northern states of India have borne the brunt of severe rainfall, with Himachal Pradesh experiencing a series of devastating cloudbursts, accompanied by high magnitude rainfall, triggering landslides and mudslides from the steep hillsides. This relentless onslaught has taken a grim toll, with the travel and tourism industry grappling with an estimated loss of Rs. 5620.20 crores, and a heart-wrenching…