Support Small Farmers in India

We are delighted to share that on April 20th, 2024, we celebrated Seva Mandir's 56th Foundation Day, marking another year of empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable development. Reflecting on a letter from our founder, Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta, written four decades ago, we found his words still resonate, reaffirming our mission's enduring relevance.

This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our supporters, volunteers, staff, and the communities we serve. Together, we have achieved remarkable progress, transforming lives and creating positive change.

As we celebrate 56 years of service, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Your generosity and solidarity drive our success. Through GlobalGiving we at Seva Mandir always feel excited to share about our work, the stories of our village communities and the milestones we reach. In the last year, Seva Mandir has been able to:

• Reached over 4,000 out-of-school rural and tribal children through Shiksha Kendra’s and education camps, addressing learning gaps and mainstreaming them into schools.
• Provided lifesaving treatment, nutrition, and childcare to 38,000 children in remote villages lacking government facilities.
• Empowered over 30,000 vulnerable women through Self-Help Groups, offering credit and savings facilities to strengthen their social status and livelihood. Additionally, 96 women facing abuse and distress received shelter and rehabilitation.
• Planted 3.7 lakh saplings over 1,275 hectares, benefiting 15,000 small farmer households and promoting sustainable agriculture and income generation.

All of this and so much more we aim to achieve, only with the encouragement and backing we receive from donors like you.

Today, we are excited to share our participation in GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day 2024 Campaign. On July 10, 2024, from 09:00:00 EDT until matching funds run out or 23:59:00 EDT, your donations will be matched by GlobalGiving:

• Donations of $100 - $499 USD will be matched at 20%
• Donations of $500 - $749 USD will be matched at 30%
• Donations of $750 - $1,000 USD will be matched at 40%

Therefore, matching donations will make every contribution count even more, helping us reach even more people in need.

We hope you will extend your generous support once again, helping us move closer to our vision of a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Thank you for being an integral part of the Seva Mandir family.

Best Regards

Links:

• Seva Mandir Website
• Seva Mandir Facebook Page
• Friends of Seva Mandir USA

Dear Friends,

Poonki Bai is from the village of Alsigarh in rural Rajasthan. She has limited education and a small farm, but her husband has to migrate to a nearby town to make ends meet. Through the Livelihoods Initiative, supported by supporters like you, Poonki has learnt natural farming methods and received seeds and tools to successfully grow vegetables on her land, reducing her production costs. In a good season, she earned around Rs. 5,000 from her produce, contributing to her family's income and well-being.

Through her participation in the project, she and 18 other women have learnt to make small savings and gained access to safe credit through the self-help group she belongs to. She is now able to provide a good education for her children. This initiative has not only improved the welfare of her family, but has also empowered Poonki, showcasing the impact of your support.

Thank you for giving farmers like Poonki the opportunity to break out of the cycle of poverty.

Warm Regards

Ronak Shah

Chief Executive

Links:

• Seva Mandir Website
• Seva Mandir Facebook Page
• Friends of Seva Mandir USA