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Through darkness and harsh winds, She lit the flame. The Onus to keep it on is on Us.
We are a community based organization that advances the vision and work of Ms. Nighat Shafi Pandit. She stepped out of her home at a time when very few Kashmiri women were responding to the crisis in their midst. In 1997, she was the first woman to start a home for children left homeless by the violent situation in the Kashmir Valley. Since then she continues to work, influence and inspire. Mentoring youth to connect with the needy communities for a “change towards a better world”.
“Let us connect-Let us make a difference”
Current Projects
1. Livelihood Support to Vulnerable Families through Agro-based Small Scale Projects in Pulwama & Budgam Districts of J&K (supported by Mukul Madav Foundation & Finolex ltd)
2. Vocational training in Tailoring & Stitching and Traditional hand embroidery (sozni-work) for the young women in Beerwah block of district Budgam. (supported by Mukul Madav Foundation & FICCI)
3. Cooperative Societies (self help groups) Formation of Bangus Valley Milk Cooperative(Women Farmers Producer Organization) in Tarathpora block of Kupwara district to empower women farmers by forming a collective group as farmers for organized sale of milk and value addition.
Our Work
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Help foundation works for providing a helping hand to the women who are hit by traumas of life by virtue of being a vulnerable group. The aim is to provide means to them so that they will have a self-sustained and a dignified life .Also, make them capable enough to provide their children healthy and conducive atmosphere for upbringing them.
HEALTHCARE
HELP Foundation focuses on both mental and physical health care in Kashmir. It established the Child Guidance and Counselling Centre in 2003 and later the Mariam Wellness Centre offering free mental health services, de-addiction, and rehabilitation. Through its “Healthy Minds” project, it spreads awareness and offers counseling for mental wellness. On the physical health front, it runs Emergency Medical Services, the Shehjar Clinical Laboratory for affordable diagnostics, and Jan Aushadhi Stores providing low-cost quality medicines. Regular medical camps also support underserved populations with free checkups and treatments.
EDUCATION
HELP Foundation believes that Education is a basic tool for social transformation and empowerment resulting in alleviation of poverty, improves health and productivity thus eliminates gender parity and promotes opportunities for upward mobility. From an individual perspective, education sparks a pursuit of knowledge and learning, fosters confidence and self-esteem, helps individuals to maximize their potential and engage in a meaningful manner in the civic, economic, cultural and social aspects of the society.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
Baitul Meeras
Bait ul Meeras is an effort to make younger generation aware & conscious of their rich culture. In today’s highly connected world, the youth ambassadors travel and meet people around the globe. Therefore, they should be in a better place to explain and define the place they belong to.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
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Volunteer
Join Us as a Volunteer About
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children in Jammu & Kashmir by joining HELP Foundation J&K as a volunteer. Whether you’re passionate about education, healthcare, cultural preservation, or community development, your time and skills can help us create a stronger, more self-reliant society. From organizing events and workshops to working directly with communities, there are countless ways to contribute. Together, we can empower the vulnerable and build a brighter future. Step forward today—your support can transform lives!
