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🍲 Feeding Hearts, One Meal at a Time ❤️

Our beneficiaries, whom we lovingly call "Dida" (grandma in Bengali), are at the heart of our mission. They receive not just meals but an abundance of love and care, 365 days a year, no matter the weather. ☀️🌧️❄️

Our nutrition drive, our parent project, is the foundation of our work. On 7th September 2014, Knognat Foundation was formally registered as an NGO, marking the official start of our journey. 📅

From that day till today, every month, we extend our helping hand to over 1 lakh families from extremely marginalized sections. They receive essential dry groceries, ensuring their kitchens are never bare. 🍚🛒

But that's not all. We also provide freshly cooked meals to over 100 individuals who are incapacitated, ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. 🍽️

Together, we're making a real difference, one meal, one family, and one life at a time. Join us in our mission to spread love, hope, and nourishment to those who need it most. 🤝💕

🌟 Bridging the Gap: Mental Health Matters 🧠

At Knognat Foundation, we're proud to have a dedicated mental health wing for our beneficiaries hailing from marginalized communities. 🤝

For many of these incredible individuals, the concept of mental health remains distant and unfamiliar. 💭 In their world, where even two square meals a day can be a luxury, focusing on mental well-being is often overlooked.

But we're on a relentless journey to change that. 🌿

Our mission is to provide holistic living conditions, ensuring that mental health is not a privilege but a right for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. 💪

Together, we're breaking down barriers, erasing stigmas, and building a brighter, more compassionate future for all. 💙✨

🌟 As we, the Knognat Foundation, venture out into the night to provide nourishment to those living on the streets, we witness a different Kolkata, a city we call home, a city we are deeply connected to. 🏙️

In these late hours, our mission reminds us of the profound unity that thrives within this city's heart, transcending all boundaries. 🤝

Kolkata's essence lies not just in its splendid architecture but also in the resilience and compassion of its people, coming together to make a difference. ❤️

Join us on this journey of empathy and solidarity, as we collectively light the path towards a more compassionate and inclusive Kolkata. 🕊️ Let's work together to ensure that no one in our city has to go to sleep hungry. 🌍

At Knognat Foundation, we are dedicated to making a difference in rural India by focusing our efforts on aiding children and elderly individuals suffering from thalassemia and other terminal illnesses. Our approach is multifaceted, starting with ensuring that the right treatment protocols are followed and that they receive the utmost care and priority treatment at government facilities. But our support doesn't stop there. We provide essential elements for their journey to recovery – nutritional support, medicines, transportation from their villages to city hospitals, necessary pathology tests, and crucial mental health support for both patients and their families. Together, we are working towards a healthier and brighter future for these courageous individuals. 🏥💖

"Towards a Hunger-Free India by 2030"

🌍 SDG 2030: Goal #2 - Zero Hunger 🌍

In a nation of rich diversity, one common challenge unites us - the battle against hunger. As a social activist, my mission is clear: to help make India hunger-free by 2030, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals.

🤝 Confronting Poverty

Poverty and hunger are inseparable companions. For millions, it's a harsh reality. Poverty denies access to food, education, and opportunities, trapping generations in a vicious cycle.

🔥 The Call to Act

SDG #2, "Zero Hunger," isn't just a goal; it's a moral imperative. It's a reminder that we must act urgently. Hunger is not a choice; it's a circumstance, and it's within our power to change.

🌟 My Journey

My journey as a social activist began with empathy. Witnessing the pain of those hungry, I couldn't stay idle. I've worked with communities, distributed food, and educated families about nutrition.

🤲 Grassroots Impact

Together, we've sowed the seeds of change. From food drives to supporting local farmers, we've made strides towards hunger-free communities.

🌐 Join the Cause

2023 marks the road to 2030. Join this cause; your contribution matters. Together, we can break the cycle of hunger and poverty, one meal, one family, and one action at a time.

🔗 Let's work towards a future where no Indian goes to bed hungry. Together, we can make India hunger-free by 2030.

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your with gifting meals to 100+ destitutes living in severe poverty and make your day even more special by doing your bit for the humanity ❤️🙏🏻

We feed 1.8Lakh families on a daily basis from either our community kitchen setups or through dry ration supplies.

You can donate cooked food that we can collect from any part of Kolkata or you can drop it to our office or else for veg meals it will be Rs60/- per meal and non veg will be 100/- . We would request to donate atleast 100 meals 🙏🏻✨

Come join us to make a country.

Knognat Foundation, an NGO dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities in India, is celebrating its 9th anniversary today. The entire team is overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support received from our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and well-wishers. A heartfelt shout-out goes to the 1.8 lakh families we serve each month through our diverse range of programs. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in the years to come. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a brighter, more inclusive India.

A peek into our 77th Indian Independence Day celebration at with our little beneficiaries for households who live a life of extreme and are highly .

Sharing a meal with someone battling hunger poverty is a profoundly moving experience that evokes a mixture of emotions. The act of breaking bread together transcends the mere consumption of food; it becomes a gesture of compassion, solidarity, and shared humanity. As you sit down with them and witness the gratitude in their eyes, you're reminded of the stark contrast between your own privilege and their daily struggles. The exchange of stories and the warmth of companionship create a sense of unity that bridges socioeconomic gaps. In that moment, the simple act of sharing nourishment becomes a beacon of hope, reminding us of the importance of empathy and our capacity to make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate.

Thankyou Manisha Saraf Mam for sharing a meal and feeding our elderly grandmothers from the marginalised sections of the community ❤️🙏🏻

Celebrating the 76th Independence Day with heartfelt joy. Let's unite in shaping an ecosystem that not only holds potential, but also brings forth a brilliant future for our nation. 🇮🇳

Urgent Appeal: AB+ Blood Needed in Kolkata to Save 7-Year-Old Sruti Banik's Life!

We are urgently seeking AB+ blood donors in Kolkata to come forward and help save the life of little Sruti Banik. She is bravely battling Malignant Germ Cell Tumor in her stomach and is currently undergoing treatment at R.G.Kar Hospital. Sruti hails from a below poverty level household, making this life-saving help even more critical.

If you or anyone you know is AB+ and fit to donate blood, your selfless act could be the lifeline Sruti urgently needs. Please share this post to reach as many potential donors as possible. Together, we can make a difference and potentially save this innocent girl's life.

Dear Friends,

The concept of helping those from marginalized communities living below the poverty level evokes a profound emotion within me. It reminds me of our shared humanity and the power of compassion. Together, we can create a positive impact that transcends time, offering hope and kindness to those in need. Let's stand hand in hand, united in our dedication to making a difference.

With love and determination,
Dr Devipriya Guha,
Project Director,Treasurer
Knognat Foundation.

The question is how can you be a part of this initiative?

1. If You Are between 13 to 18 years old, you can volunteer through our youth volunteer program and be a part of the on ground team. You will receive a letter and a certificate for your participation.

2. If you are 18 years and above, you can adopt a child with thalassaemia and sponsor the child’s treatment.
The average cost of treatment is 4500/- inr monthly.

Why do it?

You get a chance to Save, a child’s life from the marginalised sections of the remotest corner of our country suffering from thalassaemia.
That’s a huge step towards utilising your time and resources for the greater good.

In all this, what also happens is you get tax exemption for your donated amount as per 80G norms.

Further more, you get a certificate for you contribution and personalise message from the child you sponsor.

Malnutrition in India remains a significant challenge, affecting millions, particularly children and women, due to poverty, limited access to nutritious food, and inadequate healthcare in rural areas. The consequences are severe, hindering physical and cognitive development. Addressing this crisis demands comprehensive efforts, including targeted welfare programs such as ours at , improved agriculture, and heightened awareness about nutrition and healthcare to foster a healthier and more prosperous future for all.

“If you can’t feed a hundred people just feed one.”
- Mother Teresa.
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At we work in the remotest of villages in West Bengal what fall in the backward communities and most of the population live below poverty level and it a red zone for nutrition level.
Our mission is to be able to bring up the nutritional level one village at a time and to start with focus on elderlies, pregnant or lactating women and children.
Keeping that in mind we give out monthly plant based protein supplies and basic staples to see them through a absolutely dry income span during a given month. The main source of income in these villages are as daily labour in cities or in farm lands.
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We humbly request all our Donors, Volunteers and well wishers to come together with us and take the right steps to eradicate hunger.
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How can you contribute?
1. Buy and send us the items listed on the poster to our office
Address:-
Knognat Foundation
139b Rash Behari Avenue,
Kolkata 700029

Then among can we anything. Even a kg of any item also can be contributed.

2. If you are from Kolkata we can go to your doorstep to collect the items.

3. The cost for per person is 350/- inr a month. If you let us know how many people you want to sponsor or even if it’s one individual we will be happy to go ahead and arrange for the same for you post the money transfer.
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in association with has an event on mental ability resource bringing the children from the community level from our back to school project and 7 to create a and bring in “ “ among who need it more than ever.

Giving is just not about making a donation. It is about making a difference.

It is very important to know who we donate to and what difference are we able to make with our contributions and that is exactly how what we want to address with our project transparency by getting all our donations and volunteers involved on ground to create a better future for the people of the marginalised sections of the society.

A special Thankyou to all of you wonderful ladies for coming forward and collectively showing your support and also getting to know some of our beneficiaries in person ❤️🙏🏻 We are truly humbled by your contribution towards Project: Nutrition and Project : Healthcare on wheels , which Ment a lot to all of us and welcome to the ❤️

Thankyou Pragati Mam for your continued efforts to making a difference among the marginalised communities.

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Addressing with young from the marginalised sections of the society is very important. They are the . For these girls to know about and incorporate that into their daily lives by using is one step ahead towards our constant strive to attain a greener tomorrow.

Today we did a awareness workshop with 55girls from the slums of south Kolkata to educate them about and via use of

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Wishing you all a from the entire team at 🙏🏻❤️✨

It’s high time we start thinking of sustainable living and how to incorporate it into our regular lives.
We at Knognat Foundation have been working with community health and realise the lack of awareness among people about women menstrual hygiene so we have decided to create awareness while keeping the environment in mind.

Periods don't have to be a barrier to success for disadvantaged women anymore!
Project is helping girls and women overcome the challenges of period poverty and reach their full potential and also making then environmentally aware to take a sustainable living approach. ’s counsellors and mental health experts are creating awareness and providing free eco sanitary pads to adolescent girls and women so they can continue their education and day to day chores without interruption. Join us and give wings to their dreams - help break the cycle of period poverty and empower these beautiful souls to succeed!

Come join us in this initiative ✨🙏🏻❤️

This is a workshop organised for 50 women from the marginalised sections of the community in association with .able_ to educate them about menstrual hygiene and distribution of cloth based eco sanitary pads.

To mark the we at set up a garden on the streets of right in the heart of the city and have taken on us the of the same.
Our can be seen on this picture actively setting up the garden with our ground volunteers.

Let's make this comfortably livable for generations to come.

It is for the entire team to see the and pouring in from all across the for our initiative to work against eradication of in the . Our target is to reach the poorest of the poor households of and provide them with based .

This is only possible with all your help because only we can 🙏🏻

We all our special days with our and but when we can extend that celebration with who haven’t had a proper meal in days and live on streets with whatever excess have from the the feeling of multiplies many folds and the that come our way is beyond all measures.

Yesterday one such call came to us to collect the food from a banquet and then our team went out to distribute it to destitutes on the streets of .

Next time if there is a at home or a event in office and there is a chance of food being excess let us know. Instead of wasting food let people who need it get it.

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Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 🙏🏻from the entire team ✨

Wishing you all a very happy New Year 2023 from the entire Knognat Foundation Family ❤️🙏

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from all of us at

We at Knognat Foundation aim to to provide quality healthcare to the rural and urban poor through free community health outreach camps every week.
Be a part of our volunteer-donor family and together let's do our bit for the marginalized section of society.

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Why should you volunteer at a charity of your choice?
Because volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.
Our heartfelt appreciation to Ms Amrita Dutt for her selfless act of service to the needy.

Old age is an unavoidable part of our life cycle and we at Knognat Foundation believe that every aging person should be able to live with dignity and grace ,even those living in socio-economic challenges.While working on field , Devipriya and her team of community workers realize that many elderly living in such harsh conditions fall sick ,suffer endlessly and even die of cold . On the other hand ,most of us let out old woollens lie in the wardrobes and suitcases unused. We are trying our best to ensure that no elderly destitute is deprived of a warm clothing this winter .
We request you all to send your old /unused woollens and other relief materials like blankets etc to our centre .

Giving to charity strengthens personal values
Acting on these powerful feelings of responsibility is a great way to reinforce our own personal values and feel like we are living in a way that is true to our own beliefs.
Join the Knognat Donor family and let us all make a small difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
Let this be one of your new year's resolution .

To donate get in touch with us.

Knognat Foundation over the years have had some seriously dedicated volunteers ,specially the youth . Today we salute them for their hard work. 🙏

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community and make a difference. And an additional perk , it looks good on one's resume.

Get in touch with us to start volunteering in our various projects.

Thankyou for the overwhelming response... All your support keeps us motivated to serve humanity with all out heart🙏

A sweater/blanket can help protect them from the cold, fevers and diseases. They won't have to make do with summer clothes. This sweater/blanket will come in handy during all winter evening. Also be a secret Santa for a destitute child by giving away old toys your child won't use anymore and see how their faces light up. Request you to shower them with love and kindness. 🙏🏻

“Mission nutrition”
is a program undertaken by Knognat foundation committed to work on the nutrition, health and education of children from the under privileged background in Bengal

We at Knognat Foundation are organising regular health check ups, gives out the deworming tablets, required multivitamins and also milk packets every week to the children below six years at the 286 Anganwadi’s in South 24 Parganas all through the pandemic and our work has been multiplied post Cyclone Amphan.

To donate
Paytm
+91 9831041877
Google pay/ phone pay
+91 9830243337
Bank account transfer contact between 10am to 8pm on +91 9830149919

Please note we are not making calls for donations so anyone calling pretending to be a representative of Knognat Foundation please should not be entertained.

Our little at get access to opportunities that helps them showcase their skills. These are from the marginalised sections of the yeah where am I getting the chance to change their and contribute to the betterment of the .

# righttoeducation # communitydevelopment # communityservice

365 days a year, come hail come storm our onfield workers are on ground distributing lunch and dinner for our beneficiaries who are incapacitated or destitutes and don’t have the means to cook themselves a meal.

Malaria Awareness:
Malaria is caused by the tiny parasites are are transferred into the blood stream through mosquito bites. It can cause severe health problems such as seizures, brain damage, trouble breathing, organ failure and death.

Signs and symptoms of malaria are similar to flu symptoms. They include:
Fever and sweating.
Chills that shake your whole body.
Headache and muscle aches.
Fatigue.
Chest pain, breathing problems and cough.
Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Malaria symptoms usually appear 10 days to one month after the person was infected.

To prevent Malaria:
Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin.
Drape mosquito netting over beds.
Put screens on windows and doors.
Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin.
Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.

This quote captures the essence of the impact that giving back can create. However, many of us face dilemmas that keep us from giving: does my small contribution really make a difference? How will my contribution have an impact? Which non-profit to trust? And so on.

No matter how small the contribution is, it has the power to create a ripple effect of change. Every donation can create an impact change at the micro and macro levels. For example, a donation of Rs 2,000 can contribute to nutrition suppliments for a needy terminally ill patient ; ensure an underweight child gets food and medicines, or it can contribute towards larger causes such as rural livelihoods or much-needed medical help for a poverty-stricken elderly or child .