What is the Problem?
More than 2000 women forced into sex work and their children have been locked down across 80 brothels on GB Road, the largest red-light area in Delhi. Sex workers (Didis) on GB Road are victims of sex trafficking, abuse, and violence. Women of GB Road who support their families through daily earnings found themselves without any money after the lockdown. They are unemployed and hopeless, even basic necessities like food and medicines are not available at hand.
What is Kat-Katha doing?
Kat-Katha organized large-scale COVID-19 Relief Drives (From April 2020 -Present) and distributed 1 lakh+ substantial ration and hygiene kits, cooking fuel, and medicines to 1000+ sex workers and their families.
Alternate Livelihood support to women through various projects like HeARTshala (Stitching Masks) and Maitri Meals (Cooking Food).
Academic support for children living brothels and livelihood opportunities to young adults.
Awareness campaigns to sensitize women and children about the Coronavirus pandemic driven by leaders from the community.
How will YOUR CONTRIBUTION support?
Food security, medical aid and hygiene kits to 1000 families on GB Road for 12-18 months.
Livelihood to women on GB Road through HeARTshala and Maitri Meals projects.
A safe residential space for women and children who want to move out of brothels and a new life.
Provide quality education and skill training to children and women.
Training women in employable skills and enable them for rehabilitation.
How will you get the updates and tax benefits?
This is a 100% not-for-profit campaign, and we will disclose the disbursement progress of the fund with regular updates to donors. You will also get 80G tax benefits for your donation.
Open your hearts and share your love to save the "Street of Love". Together we can overcome this fight for freedom, Hope, and Happiness!