Natyam-Arangettam fundraiser

11 students from Upasana Dance Academy are performing their Arangettam this year. They want to use their talent for a greater good by raising funds for organizations that work with kids as well as those which focus on mental health and rehabilitation of homeless. We have selected three non-Profit organizations for the matter. Kindly support our mission to give back to society. You can donate through fundraiser facebook page as well: https://www.facebook.com/donate/125408947289795/ . If you have company matching, please donate through Benevity . We are registered as Upasana Dance Academy in Benevity.

Seattle Children's Hospital

They fight relentlessly to make sure there’s no such thing as “out of options” and to make sure kids who “didn't have a chance” can have the childhoods they deserve. At Seattle Children’s, they are united by a compelling mission: “We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.” More than 100 years ago, Seattle Children’s was founded by a group of philanthropic women to care for children regardless of race, religion, gender or a family’s ability to pay. Their generous spirit remains as Seattle Children’s continues to provide specialized care to all kids who need us, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Their experts, with the support of donors and volunteers, provide clinical care and research in the relentless pursuit of improving lives today and create better tomorrows. For more information: Giving - Seattle Children's (seattlechildrens.org)

Solace

Solace is a voluntary organization registered as a Trust under the Charitable Societies Act of Kerala. Today patients from all over Kerala have been directed to Solace by various medical colleges and their treatment, both curative and palliative, in totality is serviced by Solace.Solace’s mission is to care for children with long-term illnesses and stand by their families. strengthening and comforting them as they face up to the harsh realities. Starting as a Play Therapy Unit In 2007 beside the Leukemia ward of Govt. Medical College, Thrissur, Solace has grown from tending to the needs of 15 children to support over 3700 children today suffering long term illnesses like Cancer, Thalassemia, Cerebral palsy, Nephrotic syndrome, Hemophilia, Heart diseases, Fits, Wilson disease, Mental retardation, Juvenile arthritis, Epilepsy, Hearing loss etc. Solace ensures that the best medical treatment is made available so that the children suffering long-term illnesses have the best possible chance to recover and go on to lead quality lives. This fundraiser is particularly for Solace Kottayam. For more information: Home - Solace (solaceglobal.org)

The Banyan

150 million Indians are estimated to have mental health issues, yet 83% lack the necessary care. In this low-resource scenario, socio-economic liabilities (gender, caste, class) render people with psychosocial disabilities homeless, with limited options of long-term institutionalization or living on the streets. At The Banyan, they are working to change this scenario substantively. Their vision is to create an inclusive, just, and humane world that promotes the capabilities and participation of individuals living with psychosocial distress. Their collective responsibility is to address the needs of those who live on the margins and provide them with the necessary support to lead fulfilling lives. With their commitment to social justice and human rights, they aim to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities and promote their full inclusion and participation in society. They work tirelessly to enable access to comprehensive, integrated, person-centred mental health care for persons living in poverty and homelessness via culturally resonant clinical and social care pathways. With over three decades of experience in the field, they have helped transform the lives of countless individuals and families nationwide. For more information : https://thebanyan.org/

We will post live streaming links as soon as we have one.

Amritha Pradeep ,Vismaya Jiju- Arangettam on August 26th

Trisha Sudhakar- Arangettam on September 16th

Sachi Tambe- Arangettam on September 30th

Amelia Mathew, Anna Abraham, Lena Manjali, Liya Sebastian-Arangettam on October 7th

Ananya Swaminathan- Arangettam on October 21st

Sena Manjali, Tanmaya Jiju- Arangettam on November 4th