We are fundraising to help build a rehabilitation center for acid attack survivors!
About MLNS
Details | Cost (rupees) | |
Rent | 35, 000 per month | 4, 20, 000 |
Centre Setup | A computer for lessons & admin work, second-hand furniture, air conditioning in one room (vital to prevent further infection of an acid attack wound) | 2, 00, 000 |
Education | To host various collective to skill based classes to make the survivors stand on their own. These classes tailored to the survivor’s needs and disabilities (e.g. computer classes, music lessons, make up tutorials, employment skills and guidance, etc.) | 2, 00, 000 |
Counseling | Professionals on a daily basis if required will provide collective and individual psychological counselling to help them in trauma | 1, 00, 000 |
Legal Fund | A basic legal fund is necessary to cover the initial costs to file their cases to receive the government compensation they are entitled to. We often have lawyers willing to take over the cases pro-bono however currently it is a struggle to provide the basic and initial filing costs | 1, 00, 000 |
Medical Necessities | Survivors, those particularly from out of town, need medical attention on a daily basis to prevent infection. We want to be able to provide basic medical necessities such as antiseptics, bandages and eye drops. This amount will also be used to provide a basic consultation fee with a doctor for survivors who cannot afford it. The Delhi government has passed an order for free of cost treatment but survivors still need to spend money on initial check-ups and follow-ups. A part of this cost will be to provide the funds for the survivors who require a consultation or follow-up with a doctor, but cannot afford it. | 1, 00, 000 |
Employees | We aim at hiring 4 people. Our core members will not be taking a salary however in order for MLNS to expand and reach out to more survivors, it will be vital to employ professionals for roles such as campaign manager or survivor’s manager. 2 of these employees will be survivors themselves. This will not only help them recover in this safe haven, but it will also give them experience to obtain further employment in the future. These survivors will be trained in all workings and running of the organization. | 15, 000 per month per employee: 720, 000 |
Chartered Accountant | We have found that we constantly need the help of CA. Till now we have been employing a CA from our own costs. To minimize costs, we use a part-time CA (10, 000 per month) | 120, 000 |
Transport | For the less fortunate survivors who cannot afford transportation to and from the center, for volunteers/ interns to travel for legal and medical work regarding the survivors | 80, 000 |
Electricity and Water | 12, 000 per month | 1, 44, 000 |
Telephone Bills/ Internet | 5000 per month | 60, 000 |
Nurse | A nurse will be employed to help take care of the survivors | 150, 000 |
Miscellaneous | Daily staples (tea, milk, bread), basic toiletries (toilet paper, cleaning equipment) for the survivors | 100, 000 |
Total | 2, 494, 000 | |
* Our fundraising target is less than the total amount required, however the remainder of 494, 000 will be funded by a private sponsor.
We are using a part of the funds towards expenses related to an acid attack survivor Renu's upcoming treatment. As she is blind, her family wants to consult a few doctors around India which include Chennai and Dehradun. She is also facing issues with her menstrual cycle that is causing her discomfort. The funds will also be utilised for her medication.
As we do not require the funds for our center at the moment, we are choosing to allocate them to a survivor who is in need of treatment for a few things. Our centre works to rehabilitate the survivors and we would like to allocate the funds for Renu. The funds will really help her in this time of need. In due time as the funds are utilized, we will provide receipts for the same as we receive them from the survivor. You can read more about her story below
Born on the 21st of May 1986, Renu belongs to a lower middle-class family from the outskirts of Delhi. Losing her mother at the age of 13, led Renu to drop out of school and become in charge of the household work, as well as look after younger brother and sister. Their source of income came solely from the minimum wage the father earned and from the tenant living in their house.
The tenant living in their house became the family’s worst nightmare in a matter of seconds. After a few months of not receiving the rent, Renu’s father gave him an ultimatum, which the occupant portrayed to accept. On the 15th of February 2006, the frustration of not receiving the payment led to the father asking the tenant to vacate his room, to which he agreed with no hesitation leaving the family to believe the matter had been resolved.
While Renu was washing the Bulls, the ex-tenant stood silently behind her with a mug in his hand to which she thought he wanted water as the motor was running. After asking him repeatedly if he wanted water, she received no response, finally, when she turned around towards him he threw acid on her.
This act of violence led the 20-year-old to be blinded in both eyes, deaf from one ear and left most of her body disfigured.
Ria,
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All women band together to fight for these women and their families. Together, we are strong.
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All women band together to fight for these women and their families. Together, we are strong.
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