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    How often have you shied away from a beggar? We might not like to admit it, but quite a few times, right? 


    More than 25.7 per cent of the population live below the poverty line - Niti Ayog Report, 2019


    Among these, a large chunk are beggars who cannot afford a proper meal. They are individuals who like us deserve a happy and healthy life. As fate might have it, they cannot afford it. They live in dire poverty and have to sleep on roads, under large tarpaulin sheets, construction sites, markets, old buildings and so on. Their living conditions make them fall sick more often than they should. 




    Dr Abhijit Sonawane and his wife Dr Manisha Sonawane dedicated their lives to help beggars receive proper medical care. This power couple has been working together to provide proper medical care to street beggars, since 2015, under their organization, Soham Trust. 


    It all started when Dr Abhijit was struggling at an early stage of his career. He always wanted to set up a clinic of his own, however, belonging to a middle-class family, this wasn’t easy for Dr Abhijit. So he decided to provide door-to-door medical services in his village. His services were not regarded enough and he often found it difficult to meet his expenses. It was at this time when he met a family. They were living in poverty and had to beg on the streets. The head of the family, an elderly man gave Dr Abhijit advice and support. This incident changed the course of Dr Abhijit's life.




    Despite how far he'd come in life, he'd often think of the family and the old man who had supported him, especially when he was at such a low point in his life. Years later, in 2015, Dr Abhijit with the support of his wife started his initiative, Soham Trust to provide quality medical treatment to beggars.



    “We provide basic health care and investigations to the beggars, who are abandoned and are begging just to survive”, says Dr Abhijit.


    Each morning, they set out to various locations where beggars are most likely to beg and provide them with medical care. If they require treatment which he cannot provide on the road, he ensures they are taken to a proper hospital for the treatment. They interact with the beggars, conduct proper medical check-ups and provide the medicines they can. A bigger part of his work is the counselling. Dr. Abhijit provides counselling and support to help them stand on their own feet.



    Since 2017, they’ve been able to help 49 beggars leave the begging trade. He says that while their primary goal is to provide medical care, their ultimate aim is to help them become self-sufficient.  


    Medical care can be quite expensive, and Dr Manisha plays a vital role in carrying out the operation of the organization. She operates a clinic from which a majority of their financial support comes from. However, they need your support to continue serving and rehabilitating more beggars.


    You can help move beggars from the streets into homes of their own. 

    You can give them a life of their own. 

    You can support this power couple’s mission.


    Note: Donations towards this fundraiser are not eligible for any tax deduction such as 80G, 501(c) etc.


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