Smile Trust Indi is a non-governmental organization that works for poor people in slum areas and other meager sections of society. The mission we have set up is huge, and our team is working hard to make life stable for them. We always believe that adversity is a necessary part of the journey, not a side trip. As our daily readers are pretty much aware, we are talking about the journey. Firstly, we welcome our new readers to become part of our journey and this huge mission.
For our new readers, we would love to tell them about our approach, the initiatives are taken, and the challenges we face. Firstly, we are working on strategically developing and planning an approach. Instead of working on a “hardware approach” where the main focus is on developing infrastructure and providing services. If we focus on this, it will move us far from our mission.
Instead, Smile Trust Indi is strictly following the approach to work on empowering children and slum locality people. Our NGO approach is flexible and sustainable and relatable to the community to which we cater to. Furthermore, we have a cohesive and strategic plan, which leads us to be more successful. This organization is wholly for the slum children and women living on the streets and below the poverty line.
Nevertheless, due to the distrust of people in NGOs, we are facing a terrible situation. When we try to help people or get them out of difficult situations, we often face numerous challenges. Firstly, children who ran away from their home, and are the victim of trafficking has trust issues and the heinous situation they had faced at an early age.
Smile Trust Indi Outlining the Challenges
In India, there is one NGO for every 600 individuals. However, not every NGO out there is actively working on social welfare.
While working for society, NGOs confront a number of difficulties. They encounter circumstances where they must continually attest to their trustworthiness, struggle to connect with benefactors, and encounter difficulties working with government agencies.
The demand for NGOs’ social welfare services is increasing. NGOs are working to fill in the gaps in the work done by the government due to the relatively slow pace of poverty alleviation in India and the fact that millions of individuals are still not receiving the proper socio-economic elevation in their life.
NGOs are aiming to fill in the gaps in the government’s activities. The inability to promote to their target audience, a lack of trust, and severe rivalry. These are just a few of the difficult issues that NGOs frequently face.
Lack of Raising Funds
We are grateful to those who donate to the noble cause, but we have encountered many people. Who are doubtful of NGOs, making it difficult to raise funds in the long run. Assessing an appropriate donor is a major problem in this challenge.
Our organization totally agrees that people often learn about the misuse of funds, but this doesn’t mean that you should doubt every organization. However, before passing judgment on an organization, you should thoroughly research it.
Let us in general discusses the lack of raising funds, at a time. NGO should focus on one major issue just like our Smile Trust Indi, and after the success of a few projects, they should contact donors. Apart, from this, you should also help people from the same community and connect with them. After getting funds from people, NGOs stop contacting their donors, but this is where they lack waiting for donors to contact lead you know where. This approach will stop your process and success.
If you are unable to get funds don’t stop yourself always research new opportunities and the main focus is to acquire grants. Try to make a partner group that will fund you and explores, as many options as possible.
Lack of Voluntarism from Youth
Swami Vivekananda who is the inspiration of youth, believe they must utilize all the resources to make the best out of them. Think what is better than NGO whose major purpose is to bring change in the country. Our NGO provides chances for this democratic participation, we need people who have dedication and passion to work for the ngo.
Through this blog, we will appeal to our youth generation to come in front and join our mass mission for poor people. This can be a great future opportunity for youth as well. Smile Trust Indi gives you immense exposure.
No Strategic Plan
As we mentioned in the above paragraphs Smile India Trust works on the strategic plan and we are very much focused on our goals. Many new Ngos who are just under cocoon, make big mistakes when they avoid strategic planning. This is important, otherwise; it will lead you far away from your goal. You should altogether take your employee and volunteer.
Poor Governance and Networking
In NGOs, ineffective governance is all too typical. Many people are unaware of the benefits of using a board or how to set one up. A founder could be overly preoccupied with running the NGO for their own gain, but transparency’s cornerstone is good governance.
Another significant issue is poor or chaotic networking, which can result in redundant efforts, time waste, incompatible tactics, and a failure to learn from mistakes.
Many NGOs underutilize the technology already available, which could improve networking and communication. More efficient use of technology can help NGOs keep up with crucial local, regional, and international issues.
Smile Trust Indi NGO for Child Development is one of the best NGOs in India. Today, I told you about NGOs, the difficulties they face, and what they should do to overcome them.
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