Social Work, Madurai (South)

Food for thought: Quitting 5-star job to feed homeless
This ex-chef now provides 3 free meals daily to 200 destitutes and homeless people in Madurai. He survives on donations, and makes sure they get the same food that he and his family eats.

Contact N Krishnan:
"Akshaya Helping in H.E.L.P Trust"
9, West Main Road,
Doak Nagar Extension,
Madurai 625010
Email: ramdost@sancharnet.in
Mobile: 9843319933

Communal Harmony, Ahmedabad (West)

Haneef hits communal divide for a six in Naroda Patia
From cricket to healthcare, this social worker makes people of different communities come together. In a post riot-torn Ahmedabad, this is difficult work, but Haneefbhai has persevered.

Contact Haneef Lakdawala:
"Sanchetana Community Health and Research Centre"
45-46, 4th Floor, New York Trade Center,
Nr.Thaltej Cross Road , Ahmedabad 380054,
Gujarat
Tel: 79-26857848
Email: ifieahdad1@sancharnet.in
Mobile: 9879559950

Communication, New Delhi (North)

Comic Relief: Animated about change
With World Comics India, Sharad has pioneered an easy medium for the poor to communicate on issues neglected by the media. His initiative has given voice to hundreds of people in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Contact Sharad Sharma:
"World Comics India"
B 20 - S,
DELHI POLICE APARTMENTS
MAYUR VIHAR, PHASE -1,
DELHI - 110091
Mobile: 9811702925