ஊரடங்கால் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை இழந்த மாற்றுத்திறனாளி குடும்பங்களுக்கு உதவுங்கள்!
Kalaignar TV
Apr 23 2020
சென்னை மாநகராட்சியில் பதிவுசெய்யப்பட்ட Chennai Corona Warriors எனும் அமைப்பு, M.C.C, Hindusthan, Ethiraj போன்ற பல கல்லூரிகளை சேர்ந்த சுமார் 500 கல்லூரி மாணவர்களைக் கொண்ட அர்ப்பணிப்புக் குழுவாகும். Read more
Intuit QuickBooks Joins Hands With Milaap to Support Small Businesses in India During COVID-19
Outlook India
Apr 23 2020
Intuit QuickBooks today announced the launch of the Small Business Relief Initiative, in collaboration with Milaap, to help small and micro businesses in India to raise money to tackle the challenges arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. Intuit’s QuickBooks Online is the world’s leading financial management solution for small businesses and accountants. Read more
Intuit QuickBooks Joins Hands With Milaap to Support Small Businesses in India During COVID-19
IANS
Apr 23 2020
Intuit QuickBooks today announced the launch of the Small Business Relief Initiative, in collaboration with Milaap, to help small and micro businesses in India to raise money to tackle the challenges arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. Intuit’s QuickBooks Online is the world’s leading financial management solution for small businesses and accountants. Read more
Lockdown Heroes: Teenagers With A Giving Heart Raise ₹4 Lakh to Help Migrant Labourers
Reader's Digest
Apr 23 2020
They decided to go on a crowdfunding platform to raise money and hundreds opened up their hearts and purse strings Read more
Uber disbursing Rs 20 crore this week to help drivers in India
Outlook India
Apr 23 2020
Ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it has started disbursing grants to the first batch of 55,000 drivers from its Driver Fund in India and by the end of this week, Rs 20 crore will reach the drivers'' accounts in these difficult COVID-19 times. Read more
Intuit QuickBooks joins hands with Milaap to support small businesses in India during COVID-19
New Kerala
Apr 23 2020
Intuit QuickBooks today announced the launch of the Small Business Relief Initiative, in collaboration with Milaap, to help small and micro businesses in India to raise money to tackle the challenges arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. Read more
Uber disbursing Rs 20 crore this week to help drivers in India
New Kerala
Apr 23 2020
Ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it has started disbursing grants to the first batch of 55,000 drivers from its Driver Fund in India and by the end of this week, Rs 20 crore will reach the drivers' accounts in these difficult COVID-19 times. Read more
Thrive with the crowd
The Times of India
Apr 23 2020
Crowdfunding may emerge as a great form of alternative lending in the post-Covid-19 scenario. It’s time we know how Read more
Milaap enables unity against covid 19
Dhina Bhoomi
Apr 23 2020
கோவிட் தொற்றுநோய்த் தாக்குதலின் பாதிப்பில் உலகமே உழன்றுகொண்டிருக்கும் இந்த நேரத்தில், முன்னெப்போதையும் விட நம்பிக்கையோடிருக்க வேண்டிய தேவை ஏற்பட்டிருக்கிறது. Read more
Volunteering effort by MCC student and his friends nears 1,500 mark
The Hindu
Apr 22 2020
Called ‘Chennai Corona Warriors’, they have distributing provisions to needy families Read more
Crowdfunding kindness: 16-year-old Kerala girl, friend raise Rs 3.9 lakh for migrants
The New Indian Express
Apr 22 2020
16-year-old Anaanya Mathew and her friend raised E3.9 lakh for daily wage labourers Read more
പേരുപോലെ അനന്യം ഈ സ്നേഹവായ്പ്; അതിഥിത്തൊഴിലാളികൾക്ക് 3.9 ലക്ഷം രൂപ!
Children's Manorama Online
Apr 22 2020
കൊറോണ വൈറസ് വ്യാപനം ചെറുക്കാൻ രാജ്യത്ത് പൊടുന്നനെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച ലോക്ഡൗണില് ഏറ്റവും വലഞ്ഞത് ഇതരസംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിൽ തൊഴിലെടുക്കുന്നവരാണ്. തൊഴിലും ദിവസക്കൂലിയും മുടങ്ങിയതോടെ നിത്യവൃത്തിക്കും അതിജീവനത്തിനുമായി സർക്കാരിനെ ആശ്രയിക്കേണ്ട അവസ്ഥയിലാണ് ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് വരുന്ന അതിഥിത്തൊഴിലാളികള്. Read more
Thrive with the crowd
Times of India
Apr 22 2020
Crowdfunding may emerge as a great form of alternative lending in the post-Covid-19 scenario. It’s time we know how Read more
ஊரடங்கால் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை இழந்த மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகளுக்கு உதவுங்கள்!
Kalaignar TV
Apr 22 2020
மாற்று உலா இயக்கம், மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகளின் வாழ்வாதாரத்தையும், அவர்களது அடிப்படைத் தேவைகளை அவர்களே பூர்த்தி செய்து கொள்வதற்காக ஏற்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஓர் பேரியக்கம். Read more
Covid-19 Warriors: Crowdfunding Comes To The Rescue For India’s Needy
Inc42
Apr 21 2020
What India is witnessing today is something similar with the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid the negativity, the images of volunteers, or the so-called ‘Coronawarriors’, providing food to daily wage labourers, healthcare workers living out of hospital wards to serve the community, are something that will stay with us forever. Read more
Anaanya's crowdfunding drive for migrant workers fetches Rs 3.9 Lakh
Malayala Manorama
Apr 20 2020
Anaanya Mathew, who just completed Class 10 from Global Public School in Kochi, teamed up with her classmate Hafeez Mohammed and her parents to launch a fundraising campaign. Read more
Mumbai Diary: Monday Dossier
Mid-Day
Apr 20 2020
hane-based youth group Muse Foundation (MF) has kicked off Live Feeds to Feed Lives, an online musical fundraiser to distribute ration to migrant and daily wage labourers. Read more
World Liver Day: How crowdfunding helps fund urgent transplants
The Siasat Daily
Apr 19 2020
“In fact, over 92% of the Rs. 65 crore raised for causes from Hyderabad on Milaap are for urgent medical needs and emergencies. During such times people get little time to arrange huge amounts for specialized, complex treatments needed to save the life of a loved one. This is where crowdfunding becomes a saviour.” said Mayukh Choudhury, Co-Founder and CEO of South Asia’s largest online crowdfunding platform Milaap. He further added that “As of December 2019, people have raised almost Rs. 160 crores on Milaap for Liver ailments”. Read more
Kindness in the form of crowdfunding for Ahan
Mathrubhumi
Apr 19 2020
Ahan Dev's father heard about Milaap at a stage when he was struggling to fund his son's treatment. He started a campaign and within a month the amount was raised. Read more
கொரோனா பேரிடரின் போது சென்னை வீதிகளைப் பாதுகாக்கும் ஹீரோக்களுக்கு உதவுங்கள்!
Kalaignar TV
Apr 19 2020
சென்னை மாநகராட்சியின் 13ம் மண்டலம் (அடையார், MRC நகர், வேளச்சேரி, கோட்டூர்புரம்) பகுதியில் வசிக்கும் மக்கள் ஒன்றாக இணைந்து இந்த கொரோனா நெருக்கடி காலத்தில், தூய்மை பணியாளர்களுக்கு உதவி செய்வதற்காக, Milaap எனும் நிறுவனம் மூலமாக நிதி திரட்டலைத் தொடங்கினர். Read more
Stories of extraordinary kindness at the times of unprecedented Covid-19 crises
The Economic Times
Apr 18 2020
Since the lockdown brought all activities to a halt, there have been several horror stories of people struggling to find even a morsel of food. But, people have come together in the most extraordinary ways to go the extra mile and lend a hand. Across the country, instances abound of people trying to do what they can to help. Read more
Namaste - a popular food joint in BTM Layout, Bangalore is serving 2000 packets of food daily to migrant workers
Elementary
Apr 18 2020
I will not be exaggerating if I said that Coronavirus has wreaked havoc across the world. But if you reflect — be it personally or in general, you’ll realise that tough times or mutual grief unites people in a way no source of joy could ever do. Read more
COVID-19: 11-Yr-Old Hyderabad Girl Donates Entire Pocket Money, Raises About Rs 9.2 Lakh For Poor
The Logical Indian
Apr 17 2020
Ridhi, a 6th grade student at the International School of Hyderabad (ICRISAT), first started an initiative to distribute ration kits to 200 families. On realising that she is running out of money, Ridhi penned down a heart-warming letter to encourage support from her friends and family. As help started pouring in, she started an online crowdfunding campaign on Milaap, with the help of her mother Shilpa. Read more
Coronavirus: 11-year-old in Hyderabad raises Rs. 940,000 for daily wage workers
Gulf News
Apr 17 2020
Ridhi has raised money for the poor affected by India's COVID-19 lockdown Read more
Crowdfunding platforms to the rescue for vulnerable populace during Covid-19
The Economic Times
Apr 17 2020
To be sure, online funding campaigns have been helping stranded migrants and daily wage labourers get access to essentials and community kitchens, but now the crowdfunding platforms are coming to the aid of transgender communities, circus artistes, Uber drivers, Swiggy delivery personnel, rural artisans, dancers and freelance workers. Read more
Caring for families of those afar
The Pioneer
Apr 17 2020
He hopes to help the families of Indian migrants from starvation, as their breadwinners are not here. “I wanted to ensure their health and well-being are not compromised. My team is also distributing cooked food to many homeless people,” he says. On being asked about funds for the cause, Naresh revealed that 30-40 per cent of his salary goes towards social service. “We’ve also started a campaign on milaap.org to raise funds for the same. We want more people to come forward and contribute, ” Naresh says. Read more
A letter to win them all
The Pioneer
Apr 16 2020
“When we came back, Ridhi was curious and asked us how it went and what was the reaction of the people who took the kits. When we told her that there were a few people who couldn’t get the kits, she was very upset,” adds Shilpa. They then approached Milaap.org to reach out to more people. Read more
11-year-old Hyderabad girl raises Rs 9.4 lakh for poor amid lockdown
Times Now News
Apr 16 2020
Ridhi, a 6th grade student at the International School of Hyderabad (ICRISAT), first started an initiative to distribute ration kits to 200 families. On realising that she is running out of money, Ridhi penned down a heart-warming letter to encourage support from her friends and family. As help started pouring in, she started an online crowdfunding campaign on Milaap, with the help of her mother Shilpa. Read more
Want to help the needy during lockdown? Contribute to these organisations
News Minute
Apr 16 2020
Over the last few weeks, the media has repeatedly highlighted the travails of the less privileged – migrant workers, daily wage workers, transgender persons – who are facing the worst of this lockdown. Read more
11-year-old Hyderabad girl raises Rs 9.4 lakh for poor amid lockdown
ANI News
Apr 16 2020
“When the lockdown was announced, my daughter was worried about fulfilling her own needs for the coming days. But, after watching the news about the sufferings of the poor, she was moved. Later, she thought of supplying basic essential kits to the poor,” Shilpa, Ridhi’s mother, told ANI. Read more
11-year-old Hyderabad girl raises Rs 9.4 lakh for poor amid lockdown
New Kerala
Apr 16 2020
Ridhi has raised money for the poor affected by India's COVID-19 lockdown Read more
Class 6 Hyderabad girl raises Rs 9.4 lakh to help poor amid lockdown
Hindustan Times
Apr 16 2020
Ridhi, a 6th grade student at the International School of Hyderabad (ICRISAT), first started an initiative to distribute ration kits to 200 families. On realising that she is running out of money, Ridhi penned down a heart-warming letter to encourage support from her friends and family. As help started pouring in, she started an online crowdfunding campaign on Milaap, with the help of her mother Shilpa. Read more
ಕೊರೊನಾ ಲಾಕ್ಡೌನ್ ವಾರಿಯರ್..! ಬಡವರ ಬಾಳಿಗೆ ಬೆಳಕಾದ 11ರ ಬಾಲೆ..!
Vijay Karnataka
Apr 16 2020
ಸಮಾಜಸೇವೆ ಮಾಡುವಷ್ಟು ನಾವು ದೊಡ್ಡವರಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ತಲೆತಪ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಜನರು ನಾಚಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ತಲೆ ತಗ್ಗಿಸಬೇಕಾದ ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ಪುಟ್ಟ ಬಾಲಕಿಯೊಬ್ಬಳು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ..! ನನ್ನಿಂದ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಕೂರದೆ ನೂರಾರು ಬಡವರ ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ತುಂಬಿಸುವ ಸಾಹಸಕ್ಕೆ ಕೈಹಾಕಿದ್ದಾಳೆ..! Read more
With a heart-warming letter, this 11-year-old from Hyderabad raised funds for a Care-ona kit for the needy
https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2020/apr/16/with-a-heart-warming-letter-this-11-year-old-from-hyderabad-raised-funds-for-a-care-ona-kit-for-the-11366.html
Apr 16 2020
One of the lines from her letter stated: 'I realised there were people out there that lost their daily wages and were homeless. People that are way less fortunate than us. Then I asked myself "Could I really help these people?"' Again, with the help of her mother, she started a campaign on Milaap, where more and more people read the letter and this helped her gather more funds. Read more
Ridhi . . Poor people's Hope
Namasthe Telangana
Apr 16 2020
Ridhi, a 6th grade student at the International School of Hyderabad (ICRISAT), first started an initiative to distribute ration kits to 200 families. On realising that she is running out of money, Ridhi penned down a heart-warming letter to encourage support from her friends and family. As help started pouring in, she started an online crowdfunding campaign on Milaap, with the help of her mother Shilpa. Read more
Girl raises ₹6.2 lakh for the needy
The Hindu
Apr 15 2020
That’s when they learnt about crowdfunding website, Milaap, and floated an online appeal eight days ago to help daily wage workers who have lost their jobs during the lockdown and do not have money to buy essentials. Read more
Hyderabad: 11-year-old donates pocket money, raises Rs 9.2 lakh for poor
The Times of India
Apr 15 2020
The family also started a crowdfunding page with Milaap where Ridhi wrote a letter urging people to contribute towards the cause Read more
Fundraiser launched to support male sex workers
The Hindu
Apr 15 2020
Male sex workers are unorganised in the country, with most NGOs working for trans and female sex workers Read more
11-year-old raises Rs 6.2 lakh for underprivileged in Hyderabad
Telangana Today
Apr 15 2020
Ridhi, a 6th grade student at the International School of Hyderabad (ICRISAT), first started an initiative to distribute ration kits to 200 families. On realising that she is running out of money, Ridhi penned down a heart-warming letter to encourage support from her friends and family. As help started pouring in, she started an online crowdfunding campaign on Milaap, with the help of her mother Shilpa. Read more
Hyderabad: A little girl Ridhi with a big heart
The Hans India
Apr 15 2020
The foundation even put up a Facebook post with Milaap (a crowd funding platform) donation link saying, "it touched our hearts when we heard a 11-year-old say, 'we are in this together'. We are pleased to support Ridhi in taking this initiative forward." She is now planning to distribute 800 more kits with the help of Hyderabad police and TEA Cares Foundation. Read more
Crowdfunding platforms to the rescue for vulnerable populace during Covid-19
The Economic Times
Apr 15 2020
Besides helping the stranded, crowdfunding platforms are also aiding transgenders, circus artistes, rural artisans, dancers and freelance workers Read more
Coronavirus: How Swiggy distributed over 20 lakh meals across 18 cities during lockdown
YourStory
Apr 14 2020
The ride-hailing giant aims to raise an additional Rs 25 crore to reach a combined target of Rs 50 crore through contributions from employees, CSR funds, riders, and citizens through a partnership with the crowdfunding organisation Milaap. Read more at: https://yourstory.com/2020/04/uber-drivers-receive-first-batch-grants-care-fund
How people of Chennai are arranging food for strays during the COVID-19 lockdown
The Hindu
Apr 14 2020
From sketches to food campaigns, Chennaiites are finding innovative ways to keep the city’s strays fed Read more
Helping the transgender community during the covid-19 crisis
Mint
Apr 14 2020
The ride-hailing giant aims to raise an additional Rs 25 crore to reach a combined target of Rs 50 crore through contributions from employees, CSR funds, riders, and citizens through a partnership with the crowdfunding organisation Milaap. Read more at: https://yourstory.com/2020/04/uber-drivers-receive-first-batch-grants-care-fund
ക ോവിഡ്19 നെതിനെ ഒെുമയുനെ സകേശവുമോയി മിലോപ്പ്
Kerala Pranamam
Apr 13 2020
2020 മാർച്ച് 22 ന്ഞായ ാഴ്ച്ച ദക്ഷിലണ യയിടേഏറ്റവ്ുംവ്േിയ ത്കൗഡ് രണ്ടിംഗ് പ്ലാറ്റ്ലരാമായ മിോപ്, ലകാവ്ിഡ്-19 മായിബന്ധടപ്പട്ട ധ സമാഹരണത്തി ായിസവയം സജ്ജമാക്കി. പകർച്ചവ്യാധിബാധിച്ചവ്രുടട ജീവ്ിതടത്തസഹായിക്കാ ുള്ളത്ശ്മത്തിൽ, milaap.org/covid19 എന്ന ഒരു ത്പലതയക ലപജ്ആരംഭിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. Read more
The chasm in India’s healthcare system forces many people to turn to crowdfunding
Quartz India
Apr 13 2020
Indians are under-insured, public healthcare schemes are insufficient, and private medical facilities are expensive. Read more
The chasm in India’s healthcare system forces many people to turn to crowdfunding
Quartz India
Apr 13 2020
Indians are under-insured, public healthcare schemes are insufficient, and private medical facilities are expensive. In the gaping chasm between its private and public healthcare systems, medical crowdfunding platforms like Milaap, Ketto, and ImpactGuru have become a crucial bridge. Read more
Feeding our furry friends
Mint
Apr 10 2020
Organisations and individuals join hands to feed, foster and provide medical care to strays Read more
Care is not locked down for these Chennai organisations which lend a hand to the vulnerable
The New Indian Express
Apr 09 2020
Loss of livelihood, lack of sanitary kits, depleting food supplies and risk of homelessness Read more
Care is not locked down for these Chennai organisations which lend a hand to the vulnerable
The New Indian Express
Apr 09 2020
Loss of livelihood, lack of sanitary kits, depleting food supplies and risk of homelessness — the 21- day lockdown and looming uncertainty over the pandemic has rendered helplessness especially among those who bear the burden of carrying marginalised identities. Read more
