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Here’s How You Can Save Numerous Lives During The Coronavirus Pandemic
With the world coming to a standstill due to the novel coronavirus, a critical question emerges for everyone: What do we do now? Our latest crisis – the novel coronavirus pandemic or COVID-19 has made people around the world scramble to make things better for...
How a Chicago based startup is working towards eradicating Thalassemia in the world
What started off as a personal passion for Chicago-based Pradeep Kandimalla turned into a full-fledged business when he chose to use his 20-years experience working as the IT director of a nonprofit to solve tangible problems in the way nonprofits operate the world...
Most Important Things to Know Before You Donate or Receive Blood
Blood, as we know is not something that can be manufactured in a factory, which is why, there is immense value placed on it as it could be a matter of life and death in most cases. 12 million people need blood every year in India for various reasons. Doctors stress on...
Planning to volunteer at a local nonprofit? Here’s what you should know
In an increasingly capitalistic world, a widely accepted notion is that time is money. If you're a conscious and kind individual who wants to contribute to the world with not just your money but time as well, we commend you for taking the step! At the outset,...
Social work increases productivity at work – here’s how
It is no news to us that giving our time to work for the betterment of our community makes us feel fulfilled. Apart from this fact, did you know that social work actually helps you perform better at work? Science shows that volunteering impacts your mind in a way that...
5 Facts you should know about Thalassemia
Thalassemia is one among many debilitating diseases that causes immense stress mentally, physically and financially. The genetic disorder is associated with blood that causes the body to produce less or no haemoglobin at all. Haemoglobin is the protein in the blood...
Myths about blood donation
Every so often we come across pleas on social media or through friends for blood donation for someone who is in desperate need after an accident or surgery. Yet how many of us respond positively and go donate blood? It is said that every 2 seconds someone needs blood...
5 Ways To Be Kind Today
In a world that's increasingly dividing itself on every single parameter one can think of, kindness as a virtue has taken a backseat since the "good ol' times". When was the last time you spoke to your neighbours or acquaintances without any agenda? How often do you...
5 reasons why millennials need to give volunteering a chance
Millennials are one of the most vibrant, heavily updated, advance generations and change is what drives most of us. Despite the immense potential, a lot of youngsters give in to procrastination and other activities that aren’t productive. There is so much a young...
How young working professionals can gain through community work
People tend to halt all their hobbies including volunteering work once they secure a job owing to the newly added responsibilities. However, no one is to be blamed or sent on a guilt trip because of this. Work can get demanding invariably which makes even one holiday...
Volunteering Keeps You Mentally Fit – Here’s How
Mental health is a topic that is considered taboo in many cultures and regions. However, it is a matter of concern as one person commits suicide every 40 seconds in the world according to WHO. There are an array of things one can do to make sure they are mentally fit....
SAHAVE™ Recipient of Coveted Mahatma Award for Social Good
LIVEWEEK NGO EXPO Addresses United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals Agenda Naperville, Ill – September 25, 2018 – SAHAVE™ was awarded the coveted Mahatma Award by the international body LIVEWEEK, a humanitarian organization coordinated by the country of India...
TiE20 Detroit Announces SAHAVE as Top Twenty Finalist
Naperville -September 6, 2018 – The Detroit Chapter of TiE today announced SAHAVE is included in the top twenty early-stage startup finalists of TiE20 AI Innovation 2018. The annual conference will be held on October 6, 2018 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This year...
Role of Social Workers in Mental Health
The term ‘health’ is often used to define the state of being free of an injury or illness. In general, it is considered to be an illness only if there are any complaints about the body and other physical conditions. But, there is a difficult and dominant thing of...
Importance of Blood Grouping
The fundamental thing required to donate blood is to know the type of blood group an individual possesses. A basic test is conducted to determine the blood group of humans. This process of identifying a person’s blood group through a blood test is known as Blood...
Effective Volunteer Management/ Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations
In today’s contemporary world, the importance of recognizing the value added and contribution made by volunteers to an organization is a must. However, recruiting a large number of volunteers does not solve the purpose. It is vital to note that volunteers contribute...
Here’s how volunteering can help students secure their dream job
To stand out from a crowd, one has to go the extra mile. Nothing comes easily, including employment, in our time. In this scenario, reputed companies look for candidates with skills that are unique and go beyond just what is bare minimum . Here’s an insight into an...
If it Isn’t Forced Blood Extraction, it’s Organ Theft – Welcome to India’s Transplant Tourism
The voluntary donation of blood in most countries of the world is an accepted social responsibility. Not so in India. The supply-demand gap is wide and widening, despite efforts by the WHO and its supporters. There is another considerable concern not getting enough...
Top 3 problems all government ministries have while implementing their schemes….. …..and how SAHAVE has a solution for all of them
Governments are constantly conceiving new social services for individuals and groups, yet they struggle to “get it right” when it comes to being effective. The conceptualizing is great, the implementation, not so much. In fact, it is often abysmal. Here’s how we...
The Two Sides of the Peer Pressure Coin
Peer pressure can be difficult to handle emotionally, even physically. At every stage of life, peer pressure is real. As children, we long to “fit in” which tends to control our thoughts all through grammar, middle, and high school. You don’t necessarily wake up one...
India is Ignoring Serious Crises
This report intends to stir discussion to bring renewed and more vigorous debate to the crises this nation faces. This document is not a criticism of any segment of leadership in many areas of our populations, but a cry for attention to the issues, as well as a...
India needs its businesses to lead social change – here’s why the businesses gain more
This report intends to stir discussion to bring renewed and more vigorous debate to the crises this nation faces. This document is not a criticism of any segment of leadership in any areas of our populations, but a cry for attention to the issues, as well as a...
The “marks and ranks” Epidemic: Why Indian Education System needs to shift towards holistic education
This report intends to stir discussion to bring renewed and more vigorous debate to the crises this nation faces. This document is not a criticism of any segment of leadership in any areas of our populations, but a cry for attention to the issues, as well as a...
Handle big teams
“I learnt how to handle big teams and learnt how to lead several projects at once after I started volunteering at Hyderabad Youth Assembly,” says Madhuchandra Gudi, a third year engineering student from SNIST in Hyderabad. If this statement is anything to go by,...
Roll up your sleeve, blood donation is good for you!
Blood is a rare resource as it cannot be manufactured in the lab, and is in most cases, the difference between life and death. Blood can only be received, as a donation from another healthy, compatible human – and within a very short period of time – making every...
World Cancer day
Cancer is an emotionally, physically and financially draining disease. With growing levels of pollution, adulteration of foods and sedentary lifestyle, there are new kinds of cancers emerging every other day. While doctors have proven that genetics is one of the...
Bhoomi Foundation: Acting On The Change They Want To See
There’s a campaign initiated by the government of India, aiming to clean up the country. While the success of the campaign is debatable, there are some like Tejaswi, a 23 year old IT professional from Hyderabad who literally get their hands dirty to clean up places in...
Youngistaan Foundation – Transforming Lives
The old adage “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he’ll eat for the rest of his life,” is well known and agreed upon but Youngistaan Foundation, an award winning NGO based out of Hyderabad. While they do feed people (literally), they also...
Top Five Ngos In India – Child Care
Non-governmental Organisations are of many types and perform a wide range of activities for the betterment of the society. They focus on a diverse spectrum of issues ranging from healthcare to policy making to geriatric care and much more. In many cases, they assist...
Efficacy Of Mid-Day Meal Programme And How It Can Help In Improving The Literacy Rate
One of the most popular and effective schemes started by the Government of India to improve the literacy rate in the country is undoubtedly the Mid-Day Meal programme. Under this scheme, the government schools and anganwadis provide healthy and nutritious lunch to...
Lessons from the Mahanati
Telugu and Tamil movie-goers have been in a frenzy since a couple of days, thanks to the much-awaited movie – Mahanati or Nadigaiyar Thilagam(Tamil). The movie is based on legendary yesteryear actress Savithri, whose life on and off screen was, in the words of a...
Should Volunteerism Be Included In School Curriculum?
Mother Teresa once said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest to you.” The best way to cultivate a habit of helping others must begin at a tender age. Math and Science may get one at the summit of your career...
The limit of Corporate Social Responsibility on the local level
Corporate Social Responsibility “Undertaking socially responsible initiatives is truly a win-win situation. Not only will your company appeal to socially conscious consumers and employees, but you'll also make a real difference in the world” (Business News Daily) The...