Charity work in Vrindavan
Radhe Radhe, dear devotees,
recently, Pratibha got a donation from a German devotee to help poor Brijbasis. So different donation activities were carried out. We are happy to support locals in a direct and sustainable manner. If you want to contribute and make sure, that your donation will go directly to the people in need without loss, talk to us: ram[at]gopi[dot]de.
Pratibha cooked herself a meal and distributed it to locals on the street:
For a group of children, Pratibha provided fruits and an education class:
A young woman from a poor family was about to have marriage. Pratibha helped her with many items for the dowry as well as some money. Her parents were happy because it is expensive for the bride's parents to marry off their daughter in India.
Pratibha is very pleased to help in this way. As she is living in Vrindavan she can evaluate how is the best way to provide a support.
In general, it is not recommended to give money directly because the parents, as well as the children, may use it for drugs and alcohol. Children spread cough syrup on the bread to intoxicate themselves. “Dextrometorphan” (DXM) is the name of the active ingredient contained in most over-the-counter cough medicines. This is a very common drug abuse in India nowadays. So it is better to provide food or practical help.
We would very much appreciate it if you would like to contribute.
Jaya Sri Radhe!
Yours,
