A small assistance amount of ₹16,000 has been transferred to the account of Mrs. Indu Devi, the wife of the late Gautam Bhandari Ji, who lost his life in a natural disaster.

Date: Monday, September 4, 2023

Gautam Singh Bhandari, a resident of village Badal, Tehri Garhwal, was working as a cook at a rafting camp when a sudden flood caused by a cloudburst swept him away while he was cooking on August 7. Some of his colleagues managed to save themselves, but Gautam did not get a chance to escape and fell victim to this calamity. After extensive searching, his body was found stuck in a tree about one and a half kilometers away.

Gautam Bhandari Ji leaves behind his wife and an innocent two-and-a-half-year-old son. The family now faces overwhelming challenges and worries about their future. Mr. Hukam Singh Bhandari, the former head of the village, has sent a request for help to the Samoon Foundation.

We appeal to all those who can extend their support to the family according to their means. 

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/samoonforhumanity/posts/pfbid0wyokdVAsREq22TDhSzBtd5hJzVe

The Samoon team delivered three months' worth of rations and a box to Ramdhan Ji, who lives in a hut in the forest.

 Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Ramdhan Ji, a resident of village Tat, Rudraprayag, is 72-years-old and has no children or family. He lives alone in a small hut in the middle of the forest with his buffalo. Ramdhan Ji mentioned that repairing his house wouldn’t be of much use, but if he could get a box to store his food supplies, it would be a great help, as wild animals like monkeys, rats, and cats often eat whatever food he has.

The Samoon team took immediate action on Ramdhan Ji's request and delivered a box along with rations for the next 2-3 months to his home.

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/100083580071741/videos/222368717093127

Mr. Vinod Singh Jethudi, the founder of Samoon, bought sandals for a poor boy walking barefoot.

Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023

While leaving for some work in Rishikesh, founder Mr. Vinod Singh Jethudi noticed a little boy walking barefoot in the pouring rain, struggling to walk. He called out, "Hey little one, what's wrong? Why are you walking like that?" The boy turned around and stopped. When Mr. Jethudi approached him, the boy explained that small stones on the road were hurting his feet.

Mr. Jethudi asked, "Why aren’t you wearing sandals?" The boy replied, "I don’t have money to buy sandals. After my father's death, my mother barely earns enough to buy groceries, so I walk without them." Mr. Jethudi then asked, "If I buy you sandals, will you wear them?" The boy quickly said yes and led him to a nearby shop, where Mr. Jethudi bought him a pair of sandals. As the boy ran off wearing them, his joy was palpable, as if Mr. Jethudi had given him a precious gift worth millions.

Mr. Jethudi felt a deep sense of happiness and wanted to share this experience, hoping others would also help those in need around them and feel a unique sense of self- satisfaction.

ADDITIONAL LINK-

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=667304668763400&set=pcb.667304878763379

Samoon Foundation transferred a small amount of ₹15,000 to the account of Miss Babita, daughter of the late Shobat Singh.

 Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

We received a letter from Mrs. Munni Devi, a resident of village Hitara, post Dharsu, district Uttarkashi, on July 25, 2023. Her financial situation is not good since her husband, Shobat Singh, passed away a long time ago. She has two young children who are still studying. Water is leaking from the roof of her house, causing difficulties for the family at night. To assist Mrs. Munni Devi, Samoon Foundation has appealed to all its members and the general public for help

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2023

A small amount of ₹15,000 has been transferred to the account of M.Singh, by Samoon Foundation. Munni Devi's husband passed away when Babita was just 3 years old, and since then, the family has been forced to live a life of hardship. The poor family's home is in a dilapidated condition, and they are making efforts to repair it, but they do not have enough money for the

necessary renovations. In response to the family's appeal for help, the organization transferred ₹15,000 to Babita's account. We wish the family well and hope for a bright future for them.

Under the program "Our Connection with Trees," a goal was set to plant 1,000 saplings .

 

Date – Thursday, July 19, 2023

Like every year, in 2023, the Samoon Foundation is preparing to launch tree planting programs in various locations under its banner to celebrate of the famous folk festival 'Harela' in 'Devbhumi' Uttarakhand, starting on July 23 from the village of Manjoli in Tehri Garhwal.

                  

The Samoon Foundation team initiated the planting of a belpatra sapling in the courtyard of Maa Surkanda, along with the planting of 125 fruit and grass plants in village Panchayat Manjoli under the program 'Our Connection with Trees,' marking the beginning of the goal to plant 1,000 trees.

villagers planted the saplings provided by the organization on their private land and committed to caring for these plants until they grow into trees. The program was inaugurated by Anganwadi worker Mrs. Haripriya Jardhari, who raised awareness among the villagers about the importance of trees and their care.

Members of the Samoon Foundation team present at the event included Mr. Jitendra

Jardhari, Mr. Shanti Prasad Joshi, Mr. Veerendra Jardhari, Mr. Manveer Kandari, environmentalist Mr. Vijay Singh Jardhari from the Seed Saving Movement, Anganwadi worker Mrs. Haripriya Jardhari, assistant Anita Kandari, Mr. Gamhir Singh Jardhari, village head representative Mr. Hukam Singh Jardhari, Women's Mangal Dal President Mrs. Sushila Jardhari, Deputy Head Kavita Jardhari, and all the mothers and youth of the village. They expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the Samoon Foundation's initiative.

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A cheque of ₹11,000 was provided for Vikas's medications after he suffered fractures in both legs due to a road accident. Additionally, two months' worth of rations was provided, and Pihu's school registration was renewed, along with payment of the outstanding fees.

Date – Thursday, July 19, 2023

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

In Kathud Village, Patti Sitonsyun, block and district Kot, Pauri Garhwal, Vikas Kumar was working as a driver while living in a rented room in Rishikesh, supporting his family. On March 3, 2023, while returning from Gadankhal after dropping off passengers, his vehicle lost control and fell into a deep gorge. Thankfully, Vikas survived, but he suffered fractures in both legs. For three months, he was confined to bed at home, there being his wife, Mrs. Neema Devi, and their two children. The family's financial situation became so dire that Vikas did not have money for treatment, there was no ration at home for food, and his daughter’s name was removed from school due to non-payment of fees, leaving her at home. They had not paid rent for their room for a long time.

On June 20, 2023, a request was made to honorable members of the community and the general public for help for the family.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Samoon family delivered two months' worth of rations to Vikas's family at their home and assured them that additional support would soon be provided for expenses such as their daughter's admission, room rent, and medical costs

]Thursday, July 19, 2023

Pihu was very happy to go back to school. Her father, Vikas Kumar, had suffered fractures in both legs due to a road accident and had been bedridden for three months. The Samoon Foundation team took immediate action by re-registering Pihu at school, paying the outstanding fees, and covering the advance fees for the next year. They also provided a cheque for ₹11,000 for Vikas's medications and delivered two months' worth of rations, assuring the family of continued support in every possible way.

The Samoon family has been playing a leading role in social work in Uttarakhand for several years, made possible through donations from its esteemed members. For Pihu's family, the Samoon Foundation received a donation of ₹20,000, which includes ₹10,000 from Arvind Ji in Dubai and ₹5,000 from Ajay Rawat Ji in Pipalkoti

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/reel/614042444162735

The Samoon Foundation team delivered rations to the Kailashi family in their village.

Date – Monday, June 20, 2023 

The Samoon Foundation team delivered rations to the Kailashi family in their village. It is important to note that Kailashi's hands and legs stopped functioning after a fall at school, but thanks to the continuous treatment, there has been improvement. Kailashi's father is also disabled, which has made the family's situation dire; they don’t even have money to buy rations. Keeping this in mind, the rations were sent.

The Samoon Foundation has also been providing continuous support for Kailashi’s treatment—₹17,000 in February and ₹20,000 in April, totalling ₹37,000 in financial assistance so far.

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=641663377994196&set=pcb.641664427994091

Outside Medanta in Gurugram, Samoon's founder Mr. Vinod Singh provided breakfast to two children who were polishing shoes.

Date – Thursday, July 19, 2023

Outside Medanta in Gurugram, Samoon's founder, Mr. Vinod Singh, was having breakfast when two young boys approached him, asking, "Sir, can you get your shoes polished?" Mr. Vinod Singh replied, "I don't need my shoes polished, but would you like some breakfast?" The boys said they didn't want breakfast but asked for flour, explaining that they had an elderly grandmother at home for whom they would make bread.

Mr. Vinod Singh asked where their parents were, and the boys replied that their parents had left them with their grandmother and that they lived in a makeshift hut, taking care of her. Mr. Vinod Singh was compelled to reflect on how any parent could leave their children behind.

 

He invited the boys to have breakfast with him and then took them to a nearby store where he provided them with the necessary rations. After that, he booked an auto to take them home. The boys invited Mr. Vinod Singh to their hut for a meal, but due to his busy schedule, he couldn't go, although he genuinely wished he could.

The brief encounter felt like a long-standing connection with the children, and their faces radiated joy and peace. Moments like these remind us to share small joys with others, and believe me, the inner happiness you receive cannot be expressed in words.

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/reel/994707298392357

A box of toys sent from Dubai by Mr. Venkataraman (the Pencil Man of UAE) was received for the students of Samoon Adarsh Vidyalaya, Osla School.

 

Date – Saturday, June 18, 2023

A box of toys sent from Dubai by Mr. Venkataraman (the Pencil Man of UAE) was received for the students of Samoon Adarsh Vidyalaya, Osla School. He has been distributing educational materials such as stationery, pencils, uniforms, and books to underprivileged students in various schools across India for a long time. Previously, we also received 1,000 pencils for the SAV-OSLA students from Mr. Venkataraman.

Mr. Venkataraman holds the Guinness World Record for the largest stationery collection for donation within 24 hours, and he is also a member of the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) in the United Arab Emirates.

The management and students of the Samoon Adarsh Vidyalaya, Osla family express their heartfelt gratitude for this noble work.

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=650221747138359&set=pcb.650222033804997

the Samoon Foundation organized a cleanliness awareness rally and Ganga cleaning drive in Rishikesh. The rally began from Koyal Valley, passed through AIIMS Road, and ended on Bairaj Road. Following the rally, the banks of the river (ghats) were cleaned along Marine Drive (Aastha Path).

 Date – Saturday, June 18, 2023

Under India's presidency of the G20, the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) reflects the essence of Indian culture, which encompasses the welfare of all living beings. Indian culture is renowned for its emphasis on charity and service, teaching us the values of compassion, empathy, and respect for all, and inspiring us to live in peace and harmony.

C20 India 2023 is one of the official engagement groups of the G20, aimed at inspiring people selflessly for social causes and providing a platform for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across G20 countries.

Under the banner of C20, the Samoon Foundation is preparing to organize a cleanliness awareness rally in Rishikesh on June 18, 2023, Sunday, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The rally will start from Koyal Valley, passing through AIIMS Road, and ending at Bairaj Road. Following the rally, there will be a cleaning drive along the riverbanks at Marine Drive (Aastha Path). Preparations and outreach efforts are underway to involve as many members as possible.

Under the G20, the C20 engagement group organized by the Samoon Foundation held a cleanliness awareness rally and Ganga cleaning drive on June 18, 2023, Sunday, from 8 AM to 12 PM in Rishikesh. The rally commenced from Koyal Valley, passed through AIIMS Road,

and concluded at Bairaj Road. Subsequently, there was a cleaning drive along the riverbanks (ghats) at Marine Drive (Aastha Path). Members of the Samoon Foundation team, including Jitendra Jardhari, Kamal Joshi, Vikram Shah, Sita Payal, Surendra Singh Negi, Shanti Prasad Joshi, Rajeshwari Devi, as well as the Rishikesh Municipal Corporation team, UPES University students, local residents, and social workers participated in the event.

The Ganga is not just a river but a glorious symbol of Indian culture. Known by 108 names such as Devnadi, Jahnavi, Vishnupada, and Shivshishdharini, the Ganga was once revered as a sacred river with water considered as “amrit’ (nectar) . However, today, the Ganga’s water is not even fit for drinking. Factories, rivers, drains, and urban waste have polluted the Ganga, and its contamination is increasing day by day.

It is the responsibility of all citizens to collectively maintain cleanliness in our homes, villages, streets, neighborhoods, cities, and workplaces, and to keep the Ganga flowing from our cities clean. This will help present our country as an ideal nation to the world.

By raising awareness about the Swachh Bharat Mission along with the Ganga cleaning campaign, we can certainly protect the Ganga’s water from further contamination. This is why we named the campaign "Swachh Bharat Ki Pavitra Ganga" (Clean India’s Sacred Ganga).When the Ganga, flowing with a melodious sound from the mountains, enters the cities, it loses its purity and changes its form. Rishikesh is the first city where the Ganga meets the city, which is why we chose to conduct this cleanliness awareness rally and Ganga cleaning drive in Rishikesh. Through this cleanliness awareness rally and Ganga cleaning drive, the aim was to raise awareness among people about cleanliness and the importance of cleaning the Ganga, encouraging them to avoid polluting the Ganga and to contribute to making their city clean and beautiful.

ADDITIONAL LINK

https://fb.watch/nDBefm-bYc/