Mission Statement
The mission of Sahayta , a non-profit organization based in India, is to provide holistic (financial, emotional and social) support to people afflicted with cancer. Sahayta means help and support in Hindi, and our intention is to instill confidence, hope and courage in the minds of patients and their family members. Our EMBLEM indicates our efforts to reach out wherever help is needed and light the light of life.
Description
Description of Programs - Individuals
The following Sahayta programs provide goods, services and funds to individuals afflicted with cancer.
Financial Support for treatment
Sahayta provides financial support to needy patients. The priority is to treat patients with good prognosis who cannot afford their costly treatment.
Cancer Awareness Program
Sahayta organizes these programs regularly to educate the public that if detected early cancer can be cured or at least controlled for quite some time. We will organize camps, rallies, and distribute pamphlets to the public.
Toy Bank Program
Sahayta provides toys to cancer afflicted children through its Toy Bank. These toys are donated to Sahayta by our donors.
Recreational Therapy
Sahayta will organize recreational therapies for children afflicted with cancer. We will organize painting competitions, workshops, dance workshops and outing for the children.
Program Limitation
The Sahayta programs are limited to provide goods, services and funds only to individuals afflicted with cancer. Financial support is only provided to individuals who demonstrate inability to pay for their treatment. The individuals are interviewed and their backgrounds verified by Sahayta members assigned by the Board of Directors
