
Han, Becks and Shak is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £5,000 to raise vital funds for women and girls education By rickshawing from Chennai to Goa along with another 60 female entrepreneurs.
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.The Sisterhood group, in partnership with MMRT42, is on a mission to create a lasting impact in underserved communities in Chennai, India. This campaign supports three transformative initiatives: building classrooms for underprivileged children, empowering young women with skills training, and addressing postpartum anemia among vulnerable mothers.
With Sisterhood group leading the fundraising efforts and MMRT42 providing on-ground expertise, this collaboration ensures every contribution is maximized for meaningful change
To ensure seamless execution and maximum impact, Bhumi, one of India’s largest non-profits, will assist with key aspects of these projects, leveraging their expertise in community development.
Our Mission
1. Building Safe, Functional Classrooms
Education is a powerful tool for change. Your support will help:
- Construct safe, weather-resistant classrooms in government-supported schools.
- Increase enrollment by creating a welcoming environment for children, especially girls and special needs students.
- Provide underserved communities with the resources they need for quality education.
Key Impact:
- Impact the lives of 1,000 children per year by providing them with a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Attract more students from nearby neighborhoods.
- Promote education for girls and special needs children in poor communities.
2. Empowering Women with Skills Training
We aim to empower young women aged 18-35 by equipping them with skills and confidence to achieve economic independence. Many of these women are first-generation literates, and your support will help them thrive.
Key Impact:
- Create sustainable livelihoods for underprivileged women.- Enable first
-generation literates to become financially independent.
- Strengthen the economic resilience of rural and semi-urban neighborhoods.
3. Preventing Postpartum Anemia and Complications
Maternal health is critical for building strong communities. Our campaign addresses postpartum anemia and its complications among vulnerable women in Chennai
The Current Challenge:
- 6,000 deliveries per month, with 500+ women suffering from anemia.
- Postpartum bleeding, nutritional deficiencies, and preventable deaths are common.
Our Solution:
- Nutritional Support: Provide iron supplements and fortified foods.
- Blood Bank Support: Ensure timely blood transfusions and stock availability.
- Postpartum Pads: Monitor blood loss and provide immediate care.
- Follow-Up & Medication: Identify high-risk individuals for ongoing support.
- Transportation Assistance: Facilitate access to medical care for rural and low-income women.
Key Impact:
- Save lives and reduce maternal mortality.
- Improve long-term livelihoods by addressing anemia-related complications.
- Create a sustainable model for postpartum care in resource-limited settings.
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Why Your Support Matters
This unique collaboration between the Sisterhood group and MMRT42 ensures that every donation leads to tangible results:
- Breaking the cycle of poverty for underserved children and women.
- Empowering women to lead independent, dignified lives.
- Saving lives by addressing critical gaps in maternal healthcare.
Together, we can create a ripple effect of change that transforms generations.
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Where Your Donations Go
Every contribution will be directly allocated to:
- Construction of safe, durable classrooms.
- Skills training programs and job placement initiatives.
- Maternal healthcare, including nutritional and medical support for postpartum women.
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Mark Duff
Mar 28, 2025
Well done. Fantastic effort and a great cause. x
£50.00
Nathan Raffour
Mar 18, 2025
Well done on your achievement all.
£50.00
Simon Daniel Crave Hairdressing
Mar 16, 2025
So proud of you
£100.00
Jeris
Mar 13, 2025
Go Girls ❤️❤️❤️
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Anonymous
Mar 13, 2025
Hannah Lambadarios
Mar 13, 2025
Well done Shak smashed it 🫶🏼
£20.00
Nic Bowden
Mar 13, 2025
Awesome, what a challenge and great cause Shak and team x
£20.00

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