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TC46 Unplugged: India’s Need for Charity & Why I Value Social Work

"Indian culture itself has always embraced the value of ‘daan’, and associated it with gaining ‘good karma’ in return."

"The pandemic did change the way general people perceived social workers and at large, the whole sector. The stereotypical image that only senior citizens and retired personnel engage in charitable work completely shattered into bits and pieces, when an undeniable uproar of the youth come forward to help the ones in need, across the length and breadth of the country."

"Social work remains a dynamic phenomenon in India. While its absorptive nature has always been scrutinized, social work cannot be completely concreted either. Being an amalgamation of a selfless activity and a full-time profession, there are absolutely no gatekeepers to this non-conventional sector."

"According to a research survey conducted by Wishes and Blessings, over 93.6% of young individuals, aged 14-20 years aspire to work in NGOs for social development purposes. This speaks volumes about the potential of this sector, and the curiosity of young minds to explore this non-conventional field of work."

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