Just recently, I visited the website of an NGO, based in Mumbai, called the Mumbai Helpline. Trust me, what i saw completely floored me!! I was so impressed by the dedicated and selfless attitude of this organisation, that, almost immediately i decided to be a part of it! Run by excellent team of managers, like Ayesha Khan and Shakti Bhise, the level of dedication at this organisation is nothing less than spectacular! What, to my belief, sets Mumbai Helpline apart from a breed of other NGOs, is the systematization of work that one could see from simply visiting its website. The site allows you to locate your own ward in Mumbai(in case you ain't aware of it) and gives you a list of campaigns currently being initiated in your ward. So, you can actually be a part of such campaigns in your own locality (also get a chance to be the "friendly neighbourhood social worker"!) Also, it is very easy to be a volunteer for Mumbai Helpline, no excess paperwork, no unnecessary formalities. This NGO is a part of a much bigger, global organization, called the United Way, which is based in Denver, USA. Trust me, you simply need to pay only a visit to the United Way Website to believe me! You'll be pleasantly surprised at the efficient manner in which the organisation is run worldwide, not just in the USA.
The Mumbai Helpline is, according to me, one of the best media to have your say in your civic activities and to contribute a great deal to the development and beautification of your surroundings. So, what are you waiting for???
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