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Social Welfare in Kolhapur

Kolhapur is one of the fastest emerging cities of India. The city counts amongst the important cities of Maharashtra. Apart from the fiscal growths, the city has prospered with the sense of responsibility towards the society and one can easily see the impact of the various social welfare services have on the downtrodden sections. Let's explore them in a better way below;

Social Welfare Services in Kolhapur

NGOs in Kolhapur

There are several NGOs in Kolhapur district, which continue to play a larger role in providing support to the disadvantaged sections of society and during natural disasters. In-case residents would like to support any cause, close to their heart they can volunteer or contribute to NGOs based in Kolhapur.

Check this list of NGOs in Kolhapur


Orphanages in Kolhapur

In India, there are many reasons why young children get orphaned. The motto of orphanages in Kolhapur is to provide best support they can give to the kids who have been deprived of motherly love and parental support during their adolescent days.

In Kolhapur there are orphanages for both boys and girls, which work in the direction of the upliftment of poor and homeless individuals. Apart from providing food and shelter, they educate these individuals in the best way they can, so that when they grow up they can take care of themselves and lead a normal life. Volunteers, teachers and caretakers in these orphanages make sure that the time spent by these individuals has been fruitful and enjoyable.

Today, Kolhapur is witnessing a steady rise in the number of volunteers working for orphanages. These volunteers teach subjects like English, maths, geography, history, basic computer skills. They also assist in creative based activities like playing music, singing songs, arts & crafts.Volunteers also help in preparing food, keeping the premises clean and overall maintaining a positive environment in these orphanages.

More and more youngsters in Kolhapur should enroll as volunteers in these orphanages and help in changing lives for the better, for these underprivileged children. The experience of working in an orphanage is a positive and life - changing one.

For more information on the list of orphanages and child welfare organizations in Kolhapur


Women Welfare in Kolhapur

Today, there are many women's welfare groups within Kolhapur district working with the sole aim to help the economically marginalized women irrespective of their age, caste or creed. They also ensure that these women are able to participate actively in the process of development so that they are able to lead a life of dignity and respect.

The primary focus of these welfare organizations in Kolhapur is to provide women with better education, better health care by organizing check-up camps in rural and urban areas on a regular basis. Other initiatives taken up by these welfare groups is to make women self employed by providing them training in activities like running a flour mill, manufacturing of papad on machines, making chilly powder using machines, making noodles using machines, laundry, pickle making, catering etc. With the help of many government schemes these welfare groups provide proper technical training to these women and at the same time monitor their progress till they are able to set up their own business.

The women's welfare movement in Kolhapur is growing very strongly and expanding in the rural and urban areas, but the only drawback is that not all women groups are well educated & trained, so residents of Kolhapur can extend their support to these organizations by volunteering on a regular basis. Remember, a little contribution by all of us in whatever way can help change many lives for the better. 

For more information on the list of women welfare organizations in Kolhapur


Old age Homes in Kolhapur

Old age homes in Kolhapur have been built for senior citizens who are unable to stay with their families, or are destitute. Maharashtra is one of the progressive states in India which has developed good quality old age homes. These old age homes have excellent medical facilities for senior citizens which include mobile health care systems, ambulances, nurses and provision of well - balanced meals for aged people.

There are a few old age homes in Kolhapur district, which offer free accommodation while some provide services on a payment basis depending on the type and quality of service being offered.Apart from providing food, shelter and medical amenities, old age homes today are also providing yoga and meditation classes, laughter therapy etc to senior citizens.Families can be in touch with their loved ones as these homes are equipped with telephones and other communication facilities.

Old age home is a safe haven for older people in Kolhapur who have nowhere to go and no one to support them, these homes have a family like atmosphere. Senior citizens will get a sense of security and can make friends with people of their age and can share their joys and sorrows with each other. There is a new concept catching up in the urban areas of Kolhapur i.e. Day care centers for the senior citizens, these centers only take care of senior citizens during the day.

Check out the list of  old age homes in Kolhapur


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