Making a difference: Top 10 NGOs in India in 2023

This article will offer concise input on the 10 best Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in India and what essential plans they have for society.

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have experienced substantial development through their good works in the last few decades. However, only a handful of them has brought a noteworthy impact on society.

This article will offer concise input on the 10 best NGOs in the country and what essential plans they have for society.

• CRY (Child Rights and You)

CRY has long been counted among the most trusted NGOs in India. It works hard to ensure happier and healthier childhoods for the underprivileged kids of the country.

• Smile Foundation

Established in 2002, Smile Foundation wants every child in the country to get an education. It brings a positive impact on the lives of more than 1.5 million children and their families every year.

• Give India Foundation

It is one of the largest and most trustworthy online donation platforms in India, helping raise funds and contributions from individuals and then distributing these donations to trusted NGOs across the country.

• Goonj

Founded in 1999, Goonj is involved in disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and community development work in parts of more than 20 states of India.

• Care India

Care India, focusing on reducing poverty and social injustice, has been in operation for over 65 years. They aim to empower women and girls from poor and marginalised communities.

• Nanhi Kali

Founded by Anand Mahindra in 1996, Nanhi Kali supports education for underprivileged girls in the country. It has already impacted the lives of over 450,000 girls.

• HelpAge India

They aim to serve disadvantaged elders to improve their standard of living. The NGO has been in operation for more than 40 years now.

• Pratham

Established in Mumbai in 1994, Pratham works tirelessly towards the provision of quality education for kids from underserved communities across the country.

• Save the Children India

India’s leading independent child rights NGO Save the Children is involved in the areas of education, child protection, poverty reduction, health, and nutrition. It has already changed the lives of over 12.4 million kids.

• Oxfam India

They ensure Muslims, Dalits, Adivasis, women, and girls across India have safe-violence-free lives with equal opportunities to realise their rights, the freedom to speak their minds, and a discrimination-free future.