To save mangroves, Kutch's camel breeders take to the internet
DNA
May 17 2018
The Camel Breeders Association in Kutch has taken to the internet to wage a battle to save several acres of mangrove. Realising that they will need financial assistance to fight a legal battle against the Kandla Port Trust, which has leased several acres of land (a considerable part of it is mangroves) to to private parties for setting up salt manufacturing units, the association has sought financial help through crowdfunding. Read more
Filming for the love of it
The Hindu
May 12 2018
Fiction , a crowd-funded film, gets a group of young filmmakers into the highs and lows of filmmaking Read more
Acid Attack Survivor Rani Wishes To Open Sheroes Hangout Cafe In Hometown Orissa, And Needs Your Help
Indian Women Blog
May 12 2018
Acid took away Rani’s eyesight, but it could not disturb her vision. The maturity with which she’d spoken about the incident told me that. “I have always felt that society and parents play a far bigger role in the development of youth. Existence of heinous crimes like acid attack, rape, and child abuse, directs us to the need of reflecting upon our upbringing. Parents dream for their children to become doctors, engineers, etc., but if along with that they also teach them to become good human beings and to work towards the betterment of society, the rate of criminal minds would be far less.” Read more
March Against Bride Trafficking: Completed over 8000 kms, 4 States of India, 42 days and counting!
IndiaResists
May 10 2018
Trafficking is not an isolated incident of crime, it has direct links with different social crimes against women and children. Starting from 25th March, 2018, Shafiqur Rahman Khan, founder of Empower People, along with a dedicated team of members and volunteers, has embarked on an 8000 km long march against bride trafficking (MABT) from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, to raise a mass movement against trafficking and all kinds of violence against women and children. Read more
Solomon's positive mindset sweeps away stigma
Daily Hunt
May 08 2018
Solomon Raj is a proud father to 47 HIV positive children. These children had been abandoned by relatives when Solomon took them under his wings. In 2005, a friend mentioned about a 7year-old-boy to Solomon who had seen six HIV related deaths in his family - mother, father and siblings. He was the lone survivor and with only a few days to live. Read more
Solomon’s positive mindset sweeps away stigma
The Asian Age
May 07 2018
Since all the children are immuno-deficient, they are more prone to falling ill. Treatment gets very expensive due to their special needs. Solomon has been juggling three jobs and multiple other odd jobs to make money for the family. Read more
Solomon’s positive mindset sweeps away stigma
Deccan Chronicle
May 07 2018
Solomon Raj is a proud father to 47 HIV positive children. These children had been abandoned by relatives when Solomon took them under his wings. In 2005, a friend mentioned about a 7year-old-boy to Solomon who had seen six HIV related deaths in his family — mother, father and siblings. He was the lone survivor and with only a few days to live. Read more
Intelligence at par: Man & machine
Sakal Times
May 07 2018
If you think AI is only helping make our lifestyle better, then think again. The technology is also going to change the way community work is done. Even Milaap, a crowdfunding portal, is using AI to source funds and channelise. Read more
Menstrupedia : Aditi Gupta
Senhora Magazine
May 04 2018
Ever thought that a comic book could ease you of the hassle of explaining menstruation to your child? Read more
How a social organisation has transformed the life of people in Daringbari, Odisha
YourStory
May 04 2018
Three decades after it was set up, Jagruti remains relevant in the Maoism-hit region, empowering women and the youth, helping curb the menace of alcoholism, and conserving the forests. Read more
After losing his friend, he’s training suicide gatekeepers
Times of India
May 03 2018
(SPIF) came into existence. Nelson Vinod Moses founded SPIF in September 2017 to train suicide gatekeepers, who can play a key role in preventing suicides by recognising early signs, providing necessary intervention and providing access to mental health services. Read more
This 86-Year-Old Lady Is Crowdfunding to Build an Old Age Home and Needs ₹ 4 Crores!
The Better India
May 02 2018
Old age can be a difficult time for several people, and many of them do not have the luxury of living with their families and need an extra helping hand, since they only rely on themselves to get by. Read more
Cerita Vedika, Remaja 13 Tahun yang Sering Diledek Gadis Ular
Detik Health
May 02 2018
Vedika Gupta (13) dari Indore, India, menyandang penyakit genetik langka bernama ichthyosis. Hal tersebut membuat kulit di seluruh tubuh kering dan bersisik hingga Vedika jadi sering diledek sebagai gadis ular. Read more
Teenager, cruelly dubbed Snake Girl, is forced to live as a recluse due to a rare condition that causes her skin to bleed when exposed to sunlight
Daily Mail UK
May 01 2018
Vedika Gupta, 13, from Indore, India, suffers from the genetic disorder ichthyosis, which has confined her to her bedroom. Read more
'THEY CALL ME SNAKE GIRL' Teenager forced to hide away due to rare skin condition that leaves her bleeding if she goes out in sunlight
The Sun UK
May 01 2018
The 13-year-old suffers from ichthyosis, a rare condition that stops the skin from shedding properly Read more
86-year-old raises Rs 13 lakh through crowdfunding to help the homeless in Bengaluru
Times of India
May 01 2018
What started as a personal mission to add meaning to her life has today blossomed into a full-fledged facility for elderly women in Malleswaram. However, Saroja Banappa, 86, is in no mood to rest. Read more
A primer on crowdfunding
Hindu Business Line
Apr 30 2018
Now you can solicit funds from various investors through online platforms Read more
Mumbai unites for causes, effects changes
Hindustan Times
Apr 25 2018
Over 80% Indians are not covered under any health insurance plan, according to a survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in 2014. The report also highlighted that only 18% of urban population and 14% of rural population is covered under any form of health insurance. This means most Indians have to pay out of pocket when faced with medical emergencies. Read more
கனவுகளை நனவாக்கும் ஒரு நிதி ஆதாரம்
Dinamani
Apr 24 2018
An alternative source for financial help Read more
That's handy! The Indian school where pupils are taught to be ambidextrous and write in different languages at the SAME TIME
Daily Mail UK
Apr 24 2018
A unique school in India where children are taught to write with both the left and right hands - some taking notes in two languages at the same time - is facing closure.
जतिन लड़ रहा है ज़िन्दगी जंग
Punjab ka sacch
Apr 23 2018
पिता ने जनता से की बेटे को बचाने की गुहार Read more
Coimbatore-born Srini Swaminathan is using endurance sports to educate children in Rajasthan
Indian Express
Apr 20 2018
Five full marathons, five half marathons and 1,000 km on a cycle later Coimbatore-born marathoner and educator Srini Swaminathan is close to reaching 50 percent of his target amount for his 2017 fundraising campaign to educate children from six-night schools in Rajasthan. Read more
From Aero Space to Government Schools
News Today
Apr 20 2018
LMES founder Premanand makes engineering simple for students Read more
Online Crowdfunding Brings Next Big Disruption in Social Activism
Business World
Apr 19 2018
Crowdfunding can be a quick and easy way to meet such unanticipated, pressing needs. The Chennai floods at the end of 2015 was a milestone in Indian online fundraising. The city was hit by the worst rains it had seen in the last 100 years. Caught off guard, hundreds lost their lives, while thousands of families were displaced. On one hand, non-profit organisations provided on-ground relief, setting up camps and providing basic necessities. On the other, there were some unsung heroes raising funds online from their social circles, for big or small causes that mattered to them. Read more
A friendly Mammalian
Deccan Chronicle
Apr 19 2018
20-year-old animal activist Zabi Khan is on a mission to build the city’s first animal sanctuary by crowdfunding for the same. Read more
A deep dive into angel investments made by founders of Flipkart, Paytm and Ola
YourStory
Apr 18 2018
While Paytm’s Vijay started investing as early as 2010 (social venture Milaap was Vijay’s first angel investment), Binny and Sachin began angel investing only in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Read more
Medical Crowdfunding Makes Healthcare Available to All
Business World
Apr 18 2018
In India itself, over 600 million people have little or no access to healthcare. There is an important distinction to be made between the ability to access healthcare services and its successful delivery to a wide population. A right to healthcare may be guaranteed in law but not actually available in reality, especially in remote or underdeveloped regions. It does not mean free coverage for all possible health interventions, regardless of the cost, as no country can provide all services free of charge on a sustainable basis. It may be accessible but not affordable. Read more
ऑनलाइन क्राउडफन्डिन्ग आहे ना
Chitralekha magazine
Apr 16 2018
क्राउडफन्डिन्ग म्हणजे लोकवर्गणी. अलीकडे अर्थिक संकटात सापडलेल्या बांधकाम व्यिवसाइक डी. एस. कुलकर्णी यांच्या मदतीसाठी क्राउडफन्डिन्गची चर्चा सुरु झाली होती. Read more
A home to return to
The Hindu
Apr 13 2018
Twenty-year-old Zabi Khan, has a long list of nominations and ‘first’ to mention with his name as he introduces himself. Read more
How this partially deaf man is turning his photography classes to a moment of joy
EdEx Live
Apr 10 2018
For Rajen Nair, the art of photography helped him overcome his pain. Now, he is helping children across India turn to photography to find their mojo Read more
Why Indians are crowdfunding medical treatments
Times of India
Apr 07 2018
“More than half of the active fundraisers on Milaap are for medical and emergency cases,” says Anoj Viswanathan, president and co-founder, Milaap. According to him, increased internet penetration and the spread of social media has led to more people crowdfunding medical treatment for themselves or for family and friends Read more
World Health Day: Lack of funds main hinderance to cure cancer, say doctors
Nyooz
Apr 07 2018
Universal coverage is important here due to the growing lifestyle ailments. According to the National Cancer Registry programme of the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR), one out of eight men has the possibility of developing cancer in his lifetime (0-74 years). Read more
World Health Day: Lack of funds main hinderance to cure cancer, say doctors
DNA
Apr 07 2018
As the World Health Day will be observed globally on April 7, where the theme is 'Universal Health Coverage- Health for All', doctors in India say that the major factor hindering patients from getting the cure is funds. Universal coverage is important here due to the growing lifestyle ailments. Read more
In the town of Bagru, block-printing sets the tone for livelihood
YourStory
Apr 06 2018
During the summer and winter months in Bagru, one can see a colourful array of hand-printed fabric hanging over balconies and clotheslines, or spread on open grounds on either side of the road in every corner. Read more
Crowdfunding: A new tool to meet medical emergencies
WebIndia123
Apr 06 2018
India's private healthcares spend currently stands at $90 billion a year. Of this, merely a third is covered by insurance, and the balance $60 billion is met largely with borrowings from friends and family. Read more
Jumbo mortgage lender Eave launches in Colorado, promising “ethical mortgages”
Housing Wire
Apr 06 2018
On the other hand, the company claims that it helps create a “safe” home in India each time it closes a loan. According to the company, Eave donates $500-$750 per home to a company called Milaap, an Indian crowdfunding platform for personal and social causes, so “families can create the homes they need.” Read more
Xiaomi Launches Its Crowdfunding Platform in India
Indian Web
Apr 06 2018
Though Crowdfunding is not as popular as in the US, nevertheless there are many new and emerging crowdfunding platforms such as Ketto, Milaap, Impact Guru, Crowdera, Desiredwings, Bitgiving and FuelADream. Last year, Desiredwings,a reward based crowdfunding platform, acquired Catapooolt.com to together become the largest crowdfunding platform with various diversified successfully funded campaigns to its portfolio Read more
Crowdfunding: A new tool to meet medical emergencies
UNI
Apr 06 2018
Crowdfunding platforms have of late, emerged as a new tool, apart from the insurance agencies in meeting the fund requirements for health –related expenses. India’s private healthcares spend currently stands at $90 billion a year. Of this, merely a third is covered by insurance, and the balance $60 billion is met largely with borrowings from friends and family. Read more
Revolutionary Mortgage Lender Eave Launches In Colorado
Business Insider
Apr 06 2018
Working with a development company, Milaap, Eave donates $500-$750, so families can create the homes they need. Read more
Slam Out Loud Brings Arts Into Education
NDTV
Apr 04 2018
Teach for India alumni Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh are bringing arts into education in under-served schools so that children can find their voice. With their project Slam Out Loud, they believe that art can create a space for expression and give children a platform where they receive unconditional positive regard. Read more
Slam Out Loud Brings Arts Into Education
CNBC News
Apr 04 2018
Teach for India fellows Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh are bringing arts into education in under-served schools so that children can find their voice. With their project Slam Out Loud, they believe that art can create a space for expression and give children a platform where they receive unconditional positive regard.Slam Out Loud is a project under the foundation 'Arts for Social Change, India,' that works at the intersection of arts, education and leadership development with a vision. Read more
Battling ancient traditions, Bhil women want to change their lives for their better
YourStory
Apr 03 2018
With the changing scenario and better government policies in place, Madhuben and 17 lakh Bhil women in India, hope to play a stronger role in their families. They wish to get better education and be independent. They want to earn better and contribute towards the family. And most of all they wish for a better future, so that future generations of women would be respected just like tribal Bhil warriors should be. Read more
Pediatric Liver Transplant is rewarding because the child can grow up and live a complete life: Dr. Sonal Asthana
The Economic Times
Mar 31 2018
We estimate that approximate anywhere between 5 to 10 thousand children require transplant every year while the number of transplants done in India are less than 150-200. So, we are barely scratching the surface of what is required for transplantation in our country at this time. Read more
Akriti Heer's motivational story of change
Dainik Bhaskar
Mar 29 2018
Need Your Support To Represent India At The Top Of The World https://milaap.org/fundraisers/help-mountaineer-. Read more
“I will nail it” – Ushasree
UraaVi
Mar 29 2018
Ushasree cleared the hurdles of Secondary and Higher Secondary examinations with flying colors and now she paused for a good job that will be the pilot of her remaining career. Didn’t happen! Blood cancer vacuum cleaned her parents financially and that became the spoiler of the runway so the plane was unable to takeoff. Now her parents decided to seek help from the ‘Chief Minister’ and the ‘Prime Minister’. Read more
This man literally carved out a mountain single-handedly!—the reason will make you feel inspired
Goodtimes
Mar 27 2018
Determination can push a man to do great and extraordinary things. Love can break boundaries and even carve mountains. The combination between love and determination can set a man to achieve the impossible. That is what happened to the late Dashrath Manjhi also known as ‘The Mountain Man’. Read more
45 Angel Investors Putting Their Trust In the Growing Startup Culture In India
MensXp
Mar 27 2018
Mention: Vijay Shekhar Sharma: Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Paytm. He holds a degree in Electronics & Communications from Delhi College of Engineering. These are his portfolio companies: Unacademy, GOQii, Flyrobe, sourceeasy, InnerChef, The Ken, Milaap, TapChief, Remitware Payments, FactorDaily, ZAPR, Innov8 Coworking, DealStreetAsia, hiver, Read more
Aajicha Ghar: A place where children of sex workers can reclaim their childhood
TimesNow News
Mar 26 2018
Through her NGO, Aajicha Ghar which roughly translates to Nani Ka Ghar, Sawant has given shelter to numerous transgenders and children of ‘sex workers'. In a conversation with Milaap, Sawant shared her story and what inspired her to take up this noble job. Read more
How one man’s mission is bringing Ladakh its first university
YourStory
Mar 23 2018
Sonam Wangchuk’s famous SECMOL plans to launch Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh, to encourage experiential learning via practical application of knowledge. Read more
Trans-mommy Gauri Sawant has a new dream: a Nani ka Ghar for children of sex workers
YourStory
Mar 23 2018
After adopting 5-year-old Gayatri in 2001, Gauri Sawant is working on her pet project, a home where children of sex workers will be provided with shelter, food, healthcare, and basic education. Read more
