Transforming lives
Mrida's 2024 Annual Fundraiser
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Transforming lives
Mrida's 2024 Annual Fundraiser
Learn more
“Our Goals for This Year’s Fundraiser”
Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Anuppur, and Shahdol districts in Madhya Pradesh form a region predominantly inhabited by the Gond and Baiga tribes. Despite having over 2,000 schools, first-generation learners here face numerous barriers. Limited resources, malnutrition (including high sickle cell anemia rates), and parental migration for seasonal work impact children’s stability and learning. Substance use and under-resourced environments further disrupt academic progress, creating a challenging landscape for these students to thrive.
Dedicated Space for Learning and Living
Currently, Mrida’s rented building doubles as a school by day and a hostel by night, creating limitations in hygiene and space management.
Enhanced Health and Safety
Shared spaces make infection control challenging, especially for younger children who need guidance in basic hygiene. A new facility would allow for quarantine areas and better sanitation.
Proper Sports Facilities
Our current football field, a converted agricultural plot, is too small and unfit during monsoons and dusty winters. A dedicated sports ground would provide consistent training conditions.
Scalable Campus in Imligohan Village
With land secured and all approvals in place, Mrida plans to build a residential campus 8 km from Mandla. This facility will initially include a dormitory for 75 girls, warden and staff quarters, a school building, and a dedicated football ground.
Empowerment through Independence
Students will gain the skills and confidence needed to break free from the cycle of daily wage work, allowing them to pursue fulfilling careers.
Make an impact in the life of a tribal child
Choose how to Support
1
Sponsor a Year of Education
Provide a student with access to quality learning, ensuring they’re equipped with the essentials for a brighter future.
2
Support Their Sports Journey
Help a young athlete by covering the cost of gear, training, and participation in tournaments, fueling their dreams to reach national platforms.
3
Complete Sponsorship
Cover all aspects of a child’s needs, including nutritious meals, safe lodging, health check-ups, and educational resources.
Flexible Sponsorship Options
We offer flexible sponsorship options to fit your convenience. Choose to sponsor for a month or a year and help us continue making a positive impact. Your contribution, big or small, is invaluable to us.
- One Month
- One Year
Brijkumari's Journey from
Survival to Success
Brijkumari's Journey from Survival to Success
Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Life was always a struggle for Brijkumari, a teenager from the remote village of Khisi in Mohgaon, Mandla. After losing her father at a young age and with her mother working at construction sites, Brijkumari had little stability and faced an uncertain future. When her mother remarried and left her under her elderly grandparents’ care, Brijkumari dropped out of school to work. But in 2019, a new path opened: Mrida Education and Welfare Society offered her a place in their hostel and school.
Since then, Brijkumari has transformed. She stayed on even through the challenging years of COVID-19, when Mrida kept its hostel open against the odds to prevent children from dropping out. At first, Brijkumari was shy, rarely speaking up. Today, she stands confidently before an audience, playing the lead role in this year’s Ram Leela, delivering Sanskrit verses with poise.
Her journey to health and strength has been equally inspiring. Once severely anemic and fainting frequently, she began her sports journey as a goalkeeper. Two years later, she moved to a forward position, a sign of her newfound confidence and physical strength. In 2021-22, she won the title of Player of the Tournament in the Subroto Cup qualifiers in Madhya Pradesh, marking a turning point in her life.
Now preparing for her Class 10 exams in March 2025, Brijkumari is driven by dreams of college, professional football, and coaching. Thanks to supporters like you, she has not only regained her health but also found a future filled with hope, strength, and opportunity.
Your donation
is not just a gift;
it’s an investment in breaking poverty’s grip on these communities, building leaders, and creating pathways to a brighter future for every child.
FAQs
Your donation is not just a gift; it’s an investment in breaking poverty’s grip on these communities, building leaders, and creating pathways to a brighter future for every child.
Turning Dreams into Reality
Your donation directly supports our initiatives, such as providing education, sports facilities, technology training, and hostel support for underprivileged children. For a detailed breakdown, view our financial report.
Yes, all donations are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G. You’ll receive a receipt and certificate upon donating.
We welcome volunteers! Visit our volunteer page to learn more about opportunities and how you can contribute.
You can contact us via email at in**@mr***.org
Absolutely! We’ll send regular updates through newsletters and emails, showcasing the impact of your generosity.
Sponsoring a child covers their education, meals, and hostel stay. Once sponsored, the details will reflect in our database once updated by our team.
You will receive an automated thank-you email with a receipt and an option to subscribe to our newsletter for updates. For more details, you can reach out to us on email (in**@mr***.org)
All donations are final and non-refundable, as they go towards immediate implementation of our programs.
Yes, we use secure payment gateways to ensure your information is safe
You can spread the word by sharing this fundraiser on social media or referring us to potential supporters or partners. You can also volunteer or intern with us.
Support us, to Support Them!
Celebrate the spirit of giving by investing in a child’s potential. Your contribution helps break cycles of poverty, builds confidence, and opens doors to new opportunities
Mrida’s Annual Fundraiser 2024-25
