The Power Of Crowdfunding: Hundreds Of Orphans Find Hope & Happiness

“I used to beg on the streets for two stale rotis, singing on the roads for a couple rupees. Sometimes, I wouldn’t even get that. But on days, when I did I used to share my food with others living on the streets. I just couldn’t eat all alone. After all, by then I was well aware of the pangs of a hungry stomach. And in exchange for the food, they would look after me and my daughter,” — Sindhutai Sapkal

It was during these experiences of poverty and homelessness that Sindhutai came across dozens of helpless orphans and women who were left to die a slow and painful death by society. She started adopting these orphans and worked to feed them two square meals a day.

A victim of domestic violence, Sindhutai, and her daughter were abandoned by her husband. They were forced to live on train stations, cremation grounds and even cowsheds. Life has never been smooth for her but it was now that she had a first-hand experience of those living on the streets.

Sindhutai has nurtured over 1500+ children over the years. Many of them are well-educated lawyers, lecturers and some, including her biological daughter, are running their own independent orphanages. She has been honoured with more than 750 awards for her dedication and her inspiring work. But Sindhutai has used up all that money to make a home for her orphan children.

Sindhutai has faced many hurdles along the way, and the pandemic and lockdowns have only made the situation worse. She wanted to continue helping orphans and others in need get grocery kits and also expand the area of the current orphanage where hundreds of children are taken care of by her. However, she was struggling to do this by herself.

That’s when Donatekart stepped in to join hands with Sindhutai and support her noble cause.

Sindhutai’s fundraiser on Donatekart received an overwhelming response. With the support of over 5300 generous donors, Sindhutai was able to raise over 69 lakh worth of grocery kits and construction material.

500 orphans, 1100 destitute families, and 500 transgenders were assisted with grocery kits who now have enough food stock to survive the pandemic. Currently, classrooms are also being built and the area of the orphanage was expanded to help create a space for orphaned children for their overall growth and development, and to engage in co-curricular activities such as art and music among others.

“Donatekart has assisted in bringing visibility to my efforts and connecting me in a big way to citizens who are full of kindness and love. Donatekart was instrumental in reaching all sections of society and was the fastest in not just generating donations, but also in disbursements and deliveries. I’m thankful to the entire team!” says Sindhutai Sapkal about her experience working closely with Donatekart.

Sindhutai is dedicated to continuing her selfless service. You can support her cause here.