{"id":2398,"date":"2026-03-01T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.ngofeed.online\/blog\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2026-03-14T12:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T06:54:11","slug":"top-ngos-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/top-ngos-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 NGOs in India 2026: Organizations Driving Real Social Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Top 10 NGOs in India 2026: <\/strong>India not only prospers because of its economy and democracy but also because of the power of its civil society. Chasing the causes of effective progress in sectors such as education, healthcare, women\u2019s equality, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development are committed Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the grassroots agents of change who make a difference in people\u2019s lives every day. NGOFeed, the largest NGO portal in India, provides data-driven information and rankings of top NGOs to highlight the efforts of those making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous non-profit organisations in India address social, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-economic-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">economic<\/a>,<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-economic-development\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/span>and environmental challenges. As of 2024, several NGOs are making remarkable contributions with wide-reaching impacts across the nation. We at <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NGOFeed <\/a>released this year&#8217;s NGO ranking. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NGOs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>are typically run by individuals or groups passionate about social causes and work to achieve their objectives with little or no government intervention. The top 10 NGOs in India have developed and strengthened through their good works in the last few decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#What-is-NGO?\">Why NGOs Matter in India?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-india-needs-strong-ngo-support\">Why India Needs Strong NGO Support?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-are-ng-os-and-why-are-they-important\">What Are NGOs and Why Are They Important?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top-10-NGOs-in-India-2024\">Top 10 NGOs in India 2026 (Brief Overview)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#top-ng-os-in-india-2025-ranking-detailed-overview\">Top NGOs in India 2026 Ranking (Detailed Overview)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#6-care-india\">6. Care India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-you-can-contribute\">How You Can Contribute?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470654109\">What does an NGO do in India?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470659744\">How are NGOs evaluated or ranked?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470664145\">Can anyone start an NGO in India?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470669597\">Where do NGOs get their funding from?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470674225\">How can I support an NGO beyond donating money?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470679433\">Do NGOs work only at the national level?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1773470692645\">How do I know if an NGO is reliable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-NGO?\">Why NGOs Matter in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NGOs serve as a connecting link between the most urgent requirements of society and the solutions that can empower society. They operate with and for those sections of society who are usually left out, and they fill the gaps where the state or market mechanisms fail. Whether it is making sure children attend school, fighting for women\u2019s rights or providing life-saving aid in times of disaster, NGOs help create a more inclusive and equal India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-india-needs-strong-ngo-support\">Why India Needs Strong NGO Support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a population of over 1.4 billion and challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, and environmental degradation, India requires effective NGOs to support its policies and help scale solutions to these problems. NGOs assist in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocating changes in policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering necessary services at the grassroots level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising awareness and accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involving citizens in development activities at the grassroots level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-ng-os-and-why-are-they-important\">What Are NGOs and Why Are They Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An NGO, or Non-Governmental Organization, is a non-profit organization that functions independently of government control. NGOs are often established by individuals or groups of people who share a common social mission, working towards addressing problems and improving the welfare of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NGOs are important because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address systemic societal problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for human rights and social justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobilize volunteers, resources, and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop sustainable local solutions with national reach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edf9fe\"><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-education-in-india\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-education-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Role of NGOs in Education <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Top-10-NGOs-in-India-2024\">Top 10 NGOs in India 2026 (Brief Overview)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NGO Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Headquarters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Smile Foundation<\/td><td>2002<\/td><td>Education, Healthcare, Livelihood, Women Empowerment<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>GiveIndia Foundation<\/td><td>1999<\/td><td>Donation Platform (Supports Verified NGOs)<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>CRY (Child Rights and You)<\/td><td>1979<\/td><td>Child Rights, Education, Protection<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Goonj<\/td><td>1999<\/td><td>Rural Development, Disaster Relief<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Nanhi Kali<\/td><td>1996<\/td><td>Girls\u2019 Education<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>CARE India<\/td><td>1946<\/td><td>Poverty Reduction, Women &amp; Child Empowerment<\/td><td>Noida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Pratham<\/td><td>1994<\/td><td>Quality Education for Children<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>HelpAge India<\/td><td>1978<\/td><td>Elder Care, Healthcare, Advocacy<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Save the Children India<\/td><td>2008<\/td><td>Child Protection, Health, Nutrition<\/td><td>Gurgaon (Haryana)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/td><td>2000<\/td><td>Child Nutrition (Mid-Day Meals)<\/td><td>Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-ng-os-in-india-2025-ranking-detailed-overview\">Top NGOs in India 2026 Ranking (Detailed Overview)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NGOFeed compiles its Top 10 NGOs in India list through detailed research focused on impact, outreach, transparency, credibility, longevity and program effectiveness across various social sectors. Each organization is evaluated on how consistently it delivers meaningful, measurable change on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special emphasis is placed on NGOs with a strong nationwide presence, ethical and transparent operations and the ability to scale solutions while staying connected to community needs. These NGOs stand out for their sustained performance, innovative approaches, and long-term commitment to social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this ranking, NGOFeed aims to help donors, volunteers and changemakers identify organizations that create genuine, lasting impact in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-akshaya-patra-foundation\">10. Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/the-akshaya-patra-foundation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/the-akshaya-patra-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/a> is an independent charitable trust that is registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882. The foundation aims to implement the Government of India&#8217;s PM POSHAN Initiative to solve the societal issues of classroom hunger and malnutrition in the country on a large scale. Since the year 2000, the foundation has been providing wholesome mid-day meals to school children every school day by leveraging technology and effectively harnessing the potential of the Public-Private Partnership model. The foundation has established an extensive network of kitchens and partnered with the Government of India, state governments, UT administrations, corporate houses, and philanthropists to address the social cause on a massive scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Co-Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>ChrysCapital Raj P. Kondur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td>www.akshayapatra.org<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru \u2013 560010 India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td>donorcare@akshayapatra.org<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"akshaya-patra-foundation-work-impact\"><strong>Akshaya Patra Foundation Work Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Akshaya-Patra-Foundation-Work-Impact.png\" alt=\"Akshaya Patra Foundation Work Impact\" class=\"wp-image-12138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Akshaya-Patra-Foundation-Work-Impact.png 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Akshaya-Patra-Foundation-Work-Impact-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Akshaya-Patra-Foundation-Work-Impact-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-save-the-children-india\">9. Save the Children India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the Children is India\u2019s leading independent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-child-protection\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-child-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child rights<\/a><\/strong> NGO in 16 states. Starting its journey on 27th December 2004 when it was registered as \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/bal-raksha-bharat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bal Raksha Bharat<\/a>\u2019 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act 2010 on 23rd April 2008, we have changed the lives of more than 12.4 million children till March 2022. Their innovative programs were designed to cater to the specific needs of children, providing them with a healthy foundation, the chance to learn, and protection from harm. Their work has a lasting impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/international-day-of-innocent-children-victims-of-aggression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">children<\/a>, their families, and communities around the globe. Ultimately, we aim to transform the future we all share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Save the Children India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Nonprofit organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>2008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CEO<\/strong><\/td><td>Deepak Kapoor (Chairperson), CEO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>They work in education, child protection, poverty, health, and nutrition, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.savethechildren.in<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>Save the Children, Bal Raksha Bharat National Support Office, 1st &amp; 2nd Floor, Plot No. 91, Sector \u2013 44, Gurgaon (Haryana) \u2013 122003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>info@savethechildren.in<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-the-children-india-2024-global-strategy\"><strong>Save the Children India Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/save-the-children-india-.png\" alt=\"save the children india\" class=\"wp-image-12139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/save-the-children-india-.png 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/save-the-children-india--300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/save-the-children-india--150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-helpage-india\">8. Helpage India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/helpage-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HelpAge India<\/a> is an Indian organisation focused on the concerns of elders. Established in 1978, its mission is to \u201cwork for the cause and care of <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-senior-citizens\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-senior-citizens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>under-aged elderly people<\/strong><\/a> and improve their standard of living\u201d. HelpAge is taking action against universal pension, healthcare, and elder abuse at the national, state, and social levels, along with the central and state governments, and advocates for people in need. It runs various aged care programs to cater to the more significant needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It aims to holistically serve disadvantaged elders to lead an active, dignified, healthy life. Recently, an Indian organization achieved a significant milestone by being India\u2019s first and only organization to receive the \u2018<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/uno-full-form\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/uno-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN <\/a><\/strong>Population Award 2020\u2019. The award was given in recognition of their exceptional work in the fields of ageing, relief efforts during the <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic, and their outstanding contribution to population issues. Furthermore, the organization was also recognized for its efforts in promoting and protecting the rights of older persons in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>HelpAge India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1978<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Mr Jackson Cole, Samson Daniel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>We work on Education, Healthcare, Livelihood, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-water-conservation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-water-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water,<\/a><\/strong> Sanitation, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-environmental-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-environmental-protection\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment<\/a><\/strong>, Access &amp; Infrastructure and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-disaster-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-disaster-relief\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disaster relief<\/a><\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.helpageindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>HelpAge India C\u201314 Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi \u2013 110016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>headoffice@helpageindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpage-india-work-report\"><strong>Helpage India Work Report<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helpage-India-Work-and-impact.jpg\" alt=\"Helpage India Work and impact\" class=\"wp-image-12256\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helpage-India-Work-and-impact.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helpage-India-Work-and-impact-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Helpage-India-Work-and-impact-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-pratham\">7. Pratham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/pratham-education-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pratham <\/a>is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India, and Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambe founded it. It works towards the provision of quality education for underprivileged children in India. Established in Mumbai in 1994 to provide preschool education to children in slums, Pratham has intervened in 23 states and union territories in India and supported chapters in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/uno-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a>, Britain, Germany, and Sweden. Pratham is a pioneering educational institution that aims to enhance the quality of education in India. It was founded in 1995 to educate underprivileged children in the slums of Mumbai. Since then, Pratham has expanded its reach and programs to benefit children and youth nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Pratham<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Exemption Certificate<\/strong><\/td><td>80G, 12A, FCRA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cEvery Child in School and Learning well.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Madhav Chavan, Farida Lambay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.pratham.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>Delhi Registered Office B- 4\/58, Safdarjung Enclave 2nd Floor, New Delhi \u2013 110 029<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>info@pratham.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pratham-progress-meter\"><strong>Pratham Progress Meter <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pratham-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Pratham Work\" class=\"wp-image-12257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pratham-Work.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pratham-Work-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pratham-Work-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-care-india\">6. Care India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/care-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CARE India<\/a> has been working in India for 68 years and is a non-profit organisation focusing on reducing poverty and social injustice. They aim to empower women and<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-girl-child-education\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-girl-child-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> girls child <\/a><\/strong>from poor and marginalised communities and improve their lives and livelihoods. They do this through well-planned and comprehensive health, education, livelihood, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/disaster-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disaster relief<\/a>, and response projects. Care India reached 31.5 million people directly through 43 projects in 14 states, covering more than 90 districts. Their health, livelihood, education, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-disaster-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disaster relief<\/a>, and resilience interventions build communities\u2019 capacity for sustainably and holistically empowering marginalized women and girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f6ff\"><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-conservation-and-biodiversity-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-conservation-and-biodiversity-protection\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Role of NGOs in Conservation and Biodiversity Protection<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Care India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1946<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Lincoln Clark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>We work on Education, Healthcare, Livelihood, Gender, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngos-in-water-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water<\/a>, Sanitation,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-in-food-and-nutrition-role-ngos-work-importance-and-more\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-in-food-and-nutrition-role-ngos-work-importance-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Food <\/a><\/strong>Security, Emergency Response, Economic Development, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-climate-ngos-can-use-technology-to-drive-sustainability-efforts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate <\/a>Change, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-agriculture\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-agriculture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agriculture<\/a>,<\/strong> and Disaster Relief.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.careindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>A-12, Bhilwara Towers, Third Floor, Tower-II, Sector-1, Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar,<br>Uttar Pradesh, India, 201 301<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>contactus@careindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-nanhi-kali\">5. Nanhi Kali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nanhi Kali is an Indian non-governmental organization that supports education for underprivileged girls in India. Founded by Anand Mahindra in 1996, it is jointly managed by the Naandi Foundation and KC Mahindra Education Trust, part of the Mahindra Group\u2019s corporate social responsibilities. Project Nani Kali educated girls and women positively to influence India in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview, the chairman of the non-profit organisation, Sheetal Mehta, told the Daily News and Analysis that \u201cwe wanted to create global awareness about the plight of young girls in the country who are denied their basic rights.\u201dNanhi Kali educates underprivileged girls in India. They\u2019ve supported over 500,000 girls in 14 states, including remote areas. Nanhi Kali ensures ten years of education for girls in crowded slums and cooler locations like Darjeeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Nanhi Kali<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1996<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Anand Mahindra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>Project Nanhi Kali, which translates to a little bud\u2019 in Hindi, supports the education of underprivileged girls in India. Designed to help girls from low-income families complete ten years of formal schooling, the project has impacted the lives of over 450,000 girls (called Nanhi Kalis) from underserved communities across the country.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.nanhikali.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>K. C. Mahindra Education Trust Cecil Court Near Regal Cinema Mahakavi Bhushan Marg Mumbai 400001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>support@nanhikali.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nanhi-kali-work-report-overview\"><strong>Nanhi Kali Work Report Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NANHI-KALI.jpg\" alt=\"Nanhi Kali Work Report Overview\" class=\"wp-image-12140\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NANHI-KALI.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NANHI-KALI-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/NANHI-KALI-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-goonj\">4. Goonj<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/goonj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goonj <\/a>is a non-governmental organisation based in Delhi, India. It aims to relieve poverty by implementing impactful social initiatives in India. It allows individuals and organizations to donate <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/foundation-vs-charity-vs-nonprofit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/foundation-vs-charity-vs-nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funds <\/a>to chosen causes and delivers programs with high-impact outcomes throughout India. It performs disaster relief, humanitarian aid and community <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">development <\/a>work in parts of 23 states of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echo focuses on clothes as a basic but unheard-of need. It was founded in 1999 by Anshu Gupta. In 2012, he was named India\u2019s Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 by the Schwab Foundation, a World Economic Forum partner organisation. For his work with Goonj, he was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015. Goonj started with 67 garments and now deals with over 3500 tonnes of material yearly. It is registered under the Societies Act and Section 80G, 12A and FCRA to exempt foreign contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Goonj<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Anshu Gupta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>We work on Education, Healthcare, Livelihood, Water, Sanitation, Environment, Access &amp; Infrastructure and Disaster relief.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.goonj.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>mail@goonj.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goonj-work-impact\"><strong>Goonj Work Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GOONJ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12141\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GOONJ.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GOONJ-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GOONJ-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-cry-child-rights-and-you\">3. CRY (Child Rights and You)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rippan Kapur, a purser for Indian Airlines, founded CRY in 1979 with a group of six friends and only Rs. 50. Today, after more than four decades, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/child-rights-and-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRY <\/a>collaborates with 102 local NGOs across 19 states in India. It has positively affected the lives of over 3 million children. Recognized as India\u2019s most trusted&nbsp;NGO, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/cry-success-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Rights and You (CRY)<\/a> <\/strong>works tirelessly to ensure happier and healthier childhoods for India\u2019s underprivileged children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CRY addresses children\u2019s critical needs of healthcare, <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-in-food-and-nutrition-role-ngos-work-importance-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nutrition<\/a>, education and protection from child labour and child marriage by working with parents, teachers, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-anganwadi\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-anganwadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anganwadi <\/a><\/strong>workers, communities, district and state-level governments, and the children. Now, it is one of the Top 10 NGOs in India. The vision of CRY is to create a society that respects children\u2019s rights, promotes their health and happiness, and values justice and equity for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Organization<\/strong><\/td><td>CRY (Child Rights and You)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organisation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1979<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Rippan Kapur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>&gt; Healthcare<br>&gt; Nutrition<br>&gt; Education<br>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/role-of-ngos-in-child-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protection from child labour<\/a><br>&gt; Protection from child marriage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.cry.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>CRY \u2013 Child Rights and You, 189\/A Anand Estate, Sane Guruji Marg, Mumbai \u2013 400 011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>cryinfo.mum@crymail.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cry-child-rights-and-you-impact-achievement\"><strong>CRY (Child Rights and You) Impact &#8211; Achievement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CRY-Child-Rights-and-You.jpg\" alt=\"CRY (Child Rights and You)\" class=\"wp-image-12258\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CRY-Child-Rights-and-You.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CRY-Child-Rights-and-You-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CRY-Child-Rights-and-You-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-give-india-foundation\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/give-foundation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/give-foundation\">Give India Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GiveIndia is a non-profit organisation in India. It is an online donation platform and aims to provide channels and resources to trusted non-governmental organisations across India. As a web portal, it helps raise <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/fundraising-vs-donation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/fundraising-vs-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>funds<\/strong> <\/a>and contributions from individuals in India and worldwide and distributes these <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/benefit-of-donating-to-charity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donations <\/a>to trusted NGOs. As we all know, India is working to improve our society, and because of their extreme level of hard work, it\u2019s counted as one of the Top 10 NGOs in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3f3fb\"><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/gen-z-in-philanthropy-for-nonprofits\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/gen-z-in-philanthropy-for-nonprofits\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engaging Gen Z in Philanthropy for Nonprofits<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/give-foundation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/discover\/give-foundation\">GiveIndia<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Profit Organisation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Venkat Krishnan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>GiveIndia, an online donation platform, allows you to support a cause of choice from the NGOs evaluated for transparency and credibility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/td><td>GiveIndia is India\u2019s largest and most trustworthy giving platform for donors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.giveindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>1st floor, Rigel, No. 15-19 Doddanekkundi, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560037<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>info@giveindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"give-india-foundation-mission-of-10-million-meals\"><strong>Give India Foundation Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Give-India-Foundation-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Give India Foundation Work\" class=\"wp-image-12259\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Give-India-Foundation-Work.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Give-India-Foundation-Work-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Give-India-Foundation-Work-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-crowdfunding-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-crowdfunding-website\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose the Best Crowdfunding Website<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-smile-foundation\">1. Smile Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smile Foundation is an NGO based in New Delhi, India. It was established in 2002 and has a presence in 25 states. Smile has become a sustainable social institution in India over the past 20 years. It focuses on making society and businesses more inclusive while bringing about positive change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve created a unique resource model that puts businesses at the centre and promoted the concept of civic-driven change. By taking the road less travelled Smile has made all the difference! Their development program includes education, health, and livelihood for children and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-in-women-empowerment\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/ngo-in-women-empowerment\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">women empowerment<\/a><\/strong>, with equal provision for those lacking resources. Some of their programs are Smile on Wheels, Mission Education and Smile Twin e-learning. Now, Smile Foundation is one of the Best NGO in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Smile Foundation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-Governmental Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/td><td>Santanu Mishra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>We work on Education, Healthcare, Livelihood, Women Empowerment and Disaster response.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>www.smilefoundationindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>161 B\/4, 3rd Floor, Gulmohar House, Yusuf Sarai Community Centre, New Delhi \u2013 110049<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>info@smilefoundationindia.org<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f5ff\"><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-digital-solutions-can-change-your-ngos-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-digital-solutions-can-change-your-ngos-impact\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Digital Solutions Can Change Your NGOs Impact<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smile-foundation-impact\"><strong>Smile Foundation Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Smile-Foundation-work.jpg\" alt=\"Smile Foundation work\" class=\"wp-image-12260\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Smile-Foundation-work.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Smile-Foundation-work-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Smile-Foundation-work-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-you-can-contribute\">How You Can Contribute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner, here are ways to support NGOs that are transforming India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donate: Financial support helps scale programs and reach remote regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer: Offer your time, skills, or expertise \u2014 from mentoring to event support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundraise: Organize community events to raise awareness and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the Word: Use social media to amplify causes you care about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting NGOs strengthens civil society and accelerates progress toward India\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ngo-activities-across-india-states-key-locations\">NGO Activities Across India: States &amp; Key Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smile-foundation\">Smile Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana (and others)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Patna, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education centers and learning support in urban slums and rural areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile healthcare units and community health camps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livelihood and skill-development programs for youth and women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"give-india-foundation\">GiveIndia Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational Reach:<\/strong> Pan-India (works through partner NGOs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities:<\/strong> Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR (operational hubs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fundraising and donor-supported campaigns for education, healthcare, hunger, and disaster relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency response funding across states during floods, pandemics, and crises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support to verified NGOs working at district and state levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cry-child-rights-and-you\">CRY (Child Rights and You)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child protection and child rights advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education continuity programs in vulnerable communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and nutrition support for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goonj\">Goonj<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Delhi NCR, Patna, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disaster relief and rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural development using material reuse models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community-led sanitation, infrastructure and livelihood initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nanhi-kali\">Nanhi Kali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic and mentoring support for underprivileged girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning materials and school retention programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community engagement to promote girls\u2019 education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"care-india\">CARE India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maternal and child healthcare programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition and food security initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women\u2019s empowerment and community resilience projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pratham-education-foundation\">Pratham Education Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learning assessments and remedial education programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teacher training and community-based education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early childhood and foundational learning initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"help-age-india\">HelpAge India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthcare camps and medical services for the elderly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elder rights advocacy and social inclusion programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency support for senior citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-the-children-india\">Save the Children India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Delhi NCR, Patna, Lucknow, Guwahati<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child health, nutrition, and education programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child protection and disaster response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for vulnerable families and communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"akshaya-patra-foundation\">Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational States:<\/strong> Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Cities and Regions:<\/strong> Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School meal programs for government and aided schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition-focused interventions to improve attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large-scale kitchen operations supporting child welfare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NGOs play a critical role in India\u2019s social development by addressing challenges in education, healthcare, livelihoods, child welfare and community empowerment. Their work, often rooted at the grassroots level, creates sustainable change that directly improves lives and strengthens communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like NGOFeed help bring clarity to this vast social sector by classifying and evaluating NGOs based on impact, transparency, consistency and program effectiveness. This structured approach makes it easier for donors, volunteers and supporters to identify credible organizations and engage with causes that align with their values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As India continues its journey toward inclusive and sustainable growth, informed support for well-evaluated NGOs is essential to building a more equitable and resilient future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470654109\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does an NGO do in India?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NGOs work to solve social challenges by supporting communities through education, healthcare, livelihoods, environmental action and rights-based initiatives, often where help is needed the most.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470659744\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How are NGOs evaluated or ranked?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NGOs are usually assessed based on their impact on people\u2019s lives, transparency in operations, reach across communities, consistency of work and the long-term results of their programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470664145\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can anyone start an NGO in India?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Individuals or groups can legally start an NGO by registering it as a Trust, Society or Section-8 Company, depending on the structure they choose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470669597\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where do NGOs get their funding from?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most NGOs rely on donations, CSR support from companies, grants and fundraising efforts to run and expand their programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470674225\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I support an NGO beyond donating money?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can volunteer your time, share professional skills, help spread awareness or participate in campaigns and community activities<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470679433\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do NGOs work only at the national level?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Some NGOs operate nationwide, while others focus on specific states, cities or communities both play an important role in social development.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773470692645\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I know if an NGO is reliable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A trustworthy NGO is transparent about its work, shares impact updates, follows legal compliance and maintains open communication with donors and supporters.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 10 NGOs in India 2026: India not only prospers because of its economy and democracy but also because of the power of its civil&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[600],"tags":[549,544,552],"class_list":["post-2398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-ngo","tag-india","tag-ngo","tag-top-ngo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2398"}],"version-history":[{"count":83,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13977,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398\/revisions\/13977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}