ABOUT US

Shekhar Mahajan

SHEKHAR MAHAJAN

Founder And General Secretary

SAHYOG CARE: OUR FOUNDER'S INSPIRING JOURNEY

"In a world full of challenges, genuine change begins with a dream and a compassionate heart." These words perfectly encapsulate Shekhar Mahajan's journey and the birth of Sahyog Care for You in 2002. Shekhar, the General Secretary of Sahyog Care for You, possesses a varied professional background, holding post-graduate degrees in MSW and law. Additionally, he is an active philanthropist and a dedicated social reformer.

With a firm commitment to creating positive and significant transformations in society, Shekhar has undertaken a mission to bring about constructive and meaningful change. Sahyog Care, his brainchild, swiftly carved a niche in both the social sector and the sustainability industry.

Shekhar Mahajan's unwavering determination, coupled with his tender-hearted nature, fueled his aspirations for a better world. Leveraging his education, experience, and exceptional social skills, he channelled his passion into the creation of Sahyog Care, overcoming numerous challenges. Together with the Sahyog team, he exemplified the values of care, diligence, and empathy while strategizing and implementing transformative programs across nine states in India.

Shekhar's true mettle shines through his ability to convert obstacles into opportunities. Through extensive research, he provided simple yet strategic solutions to communities in need, ensuring the availability of essential resources such as education, personal hygiene, sanitation, water conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. His profound understanding of the social sector, coupled with his innovative thinking, propelled Sahyog Care's growth over the years. This organization, borne out of its ingenuity and commitment, has established itself as a prominent entity within the realms of both social development and sustainability.

OUR JOURNEY

Established 2002

Established

Child Education 2002

Child Education

Women Livelihood 2012

Women Livelihood

Youth Skill Development 2014

Youth Skill Development

Tree Plantation 2016

Tree Plantation

WASH/BCC 2017

WASH/BCC

Rular Development 2018

Rular Development - School Toilet Repair

Cremation Ground Renovation 2019

Cremation Ground Renovation

Child Labour and Trafficking 2019

Child Trafficking and labour rescue

Child Rehabilitation 2019

Child Rehabilitation

Water ATM 2020

Water ATM

Solar Panel Installation 2023

Solar Panel Installation

Journey Continues

And the journey continues...

OUR PURPOSE

OUR MISSION

We aim to uplift marginalized groups, empower individuals, and create a society where the principles of Sarvodaya (universal upliftment) are realized.

OUR VISION

To create a society where every child, woman, and elderly person is nurtured, protected, and empowered to lead a life of dignity, opportunity, and fulfillment.

OUR APPROACH

Assess

Assessing and analyzing their current scenario, Sahyog reaches out to the community by using various tools, such as focus group discussions, meetings, campaigns, pilot studies etc.

Assist

Assisting the community after assessment in the required field by building the capacity of the community through providing life skill trainings, or finding the prospective donors etc.

Access

Access the resources, Sahyog takes the further step synergizing with the community, to the extent that the community is equipped enough on its own. These could be in any shape or form be it be either cash, or kind or engaging the community in viable livelihood options.

OUR TEAM

Sahyog is supported by a highly devoted team that is fully committed to its mission. The team members possess exceptional qualities such as empathy, expertise in their respective fields, and steadfast commitment. Our approach is centred around the principle of collective progress, firmly believing that we elevate ourselves by uplifting others.

BOARD MEMBERS

TEAM MEMBERS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Sahyog- Care for You different from other NGOs?

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Sahyog aims at providing quality education to slum children. However, apart from this, Sahyog runs many parallel projects such as providing crèche facility in slums, promoting environment awareness, organizing health camps, providing training and employment to men and women living in slums, helping old and destitute people, and providing remedial classes to children studying in government schools.

How do you ensure that contributions made by people are used effectively?

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We ensure that contributions made by people are used in the best possible manner. We use people's donations in providing stationery, mid-day meals, and books to children. We also use these donations in extending our support to more children by increasing the number of enrollments and by opening centers in other slum areas.

How do you ensure that children studying in your school have a good future?

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After teaching these children for a few years, we mainstream them into government schools. Last year, we mainstreamed 65 students into government schools. Even when students are sent to government schools, we continue to support them and monitor their progress through remedial classes. We also aim at supporting these children in their future endeavors in education as well as career.

How can I contribute to this organization?

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You can contribute to this organization by sponsoring a child, making a general donation, convincing your company or other companies to provide corporate funding to Sahyog, or joining us and providing voluntary services to the organization. For more information, click on http://www.sahyogcare4u.org/join.html and http://www.sahyogcare4u.org/sponsor.html.

Can I meet the sponsored child and get to know about his/her progress?

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Yes, you can meet the sponsored child in Sahyog School. We can inform you about the child's progress from time to time through emails and SMS.

Do I get tax benefits on donations made to the organization?

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All donations made to the organization are exempted u/s 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961. The organization gives a receipt to the donor for the same.

Do you share donor's information with other organizations?

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No, we do not share donor's information with any other organization under our privacy policy.

Do you accept donations in kind?

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We do accept donations in kind like books, computers, and food supplies (for providing mid-day meals to children).

How long do I have to sponsor the child I am sponsoring?

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It depends on you whether you wish to sponsor the child for a month, a year, 2-3 years, 5 years, or till the sponsored child finishes his/her education.

Do you provide education to physically challenged children?

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Yes, we believe and follow the principle of inclusive education. We do provide education to physically challenged children.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

Delhi

Delhi

Haryana

Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

punjab

Punjab

jammu kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir

rajasthan

Rajasthan

madhya pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

uttar pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Jharkhand

Jharkhand

Bihar

Bihar

Maharashtra

Maharashtra

Orissa

Orissa

Telangana

Telangana

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

West Bengal

West Bengal

OUR PARTNERS

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