Mother Helpage is a British non-profit international humanitarian organization based in Nottingham, England, that has been operating since 1994. It offers assistance in more than 15 countries, focusing on aiding individuals affected by natural disasters, conflict, and poverty. Mother Helpage has been registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Initially it was registered in 2007 with registration number 1119287 and was re-registered in 2012 because of the amendments of its governing documents.[2]

Mother Helpage [1]
AbbreviationMH
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
FounderDr Sohail Nasti
TypeInternational NGO
Registration no.1148450 [2]
Focus
HeadquartersNottingham, UK
Area served
More than 15 Countries
ServicesHumanitarian
Key people
Chair of Trustees: Syed Lone [2]
Revenue
£797.85k (2022)[2]
Disbursements£795.52k (2022)[2]
Expenses£51.46k (2022)[2]
Websitemotherhelpage.org

History

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Established in 1994, Mother Helpage originated after the death of its founder's mother. In its early years, the foundation operated in India, the ancestral homeland of the family.[3][4]

Areas of work

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  • Emergency response: Providing aid to individuals affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and emergencies.[5][6][7][8][9]
  • Health initiatives: Offering healthcare services and support to enhance the well-being of underserved communities.[10][11][12][13][14][15]
  • Environmental protection: Undertaking efforts to conserve and protect the environment for present and future generations.[1]
  • Climate change awareness: Raising awareness about climate change and advocating for sustainable practices.[1]
  • Animal welfare: Promoting the welfare of animals and advocating for humane treatment.[1]
  • Development: Implementing projects that contribute to the socio-economic progress.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]
  • Seasonal campaigns: Running targeted campaigns to address specific needs during particular times.[23]
  • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH): Ensuring access to clean water, proper sanitation and hygiene education.[24]
  • Sponsorship programs: Providing sponsorships to support education, healthcare, and basic necessities for those in need.[25][13]
  • Volunteering: Encouraging volunteer participation in humanitarian and community-centered initiatives.[26][27]
 
Dr Sohail Nasti (right), Founder Mother Helpage with Jawaid Khaliq MBE (left) at Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy, Nottingham.
  • Drug and knife crime: on December 11, 2018, Mother Helpage, in partnership with Jawaid Khaliq MBE and the Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy in Nottingham, launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issues of drug and knife crime among the youth. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote sports and physical activity as a means to engage and inspire young individuals.[28][29]

Partners Excellence Awards

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Dr Sohail Nasti (left), Founder Mother Helpage with Dean Russell, MP for Watford (right) at MH Partners Excellence Awards held at Hilton Hotel, Watford, London.

On March 12, 2022, Mother Helpage hosted the first MH Partners Excellence Awards at the Hilton Hotel in Watford, London. The awards were for the efforts of charity partners who have made a positive impact in the UK and the humanitarian sector. Attendees included partners, judges, diplomats and parliamentarians [30]

Global Environment Protection Programme

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Tree Planting Drive by Mother Helpage at Dandipora Park, Kokernag, J&K, India

The Global Environment Protection Programme, initiated in 2023 by Mother Helpage, aims to advance Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on Climate Action and Life on Land. The programme plans to plant five million trees by 2028. The primary objective is to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecological stability.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mother Helpage - Official website".
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Mother Helpage - Charity 1148450".
  3. ^ "There are no boundaries to humanitarian work: Dr. Sohail Nasti |". Kashmir Magazine. 2017-01-30.
  4. ^ Connolly, Joseph (2023-06-20). "Derby 'true community hero' who helps others all around the globe after disasters | Joseph Connolly". DerbyshireLive.
  5. ^ "UK-based disaster response expert offers to train JK cops |". Kashmir Reader. 2014-03-15.
  6. ^ "UK-based Kashmiri offers to train cops in disaster management |". The Tribune. 2015-05-21.
  7. ^ "Mother Helpage donates house to flood victim |". Daily Excelsior. 2015-09-21.
  8. ^ Nasti, Dr Sohail (2021-05-06). "My Experience With The Recent Pandemic | Dr Sohail Nasti". Mother Helpage Blogs. “I was still living with the mental agony and the fatigue after handled hundreds and thousands of dead bodies, injured and vulnerable people during my rescue and relief work for the boxing day Tsunami, Pakistan earthquake, Bam earthquake, Haiti disaster, Japan, Afghanistan, Sri-Lanka, India, Bangladesh floods, Myanmar tragedy and then the new chapter of horror, uncertainty, debilitation, sorrow, the fragility of the financial skeleton, loss of education, vanishing of the concept of socializing began in the form of a much wider disaster in the shape of a global pandemic, the COVID-19”.
  9. ^ -Nisa, Sehrul (2021-05-17). "Mother Helpage distributes COVID Relief packets among those in dire need in District Bandipora | Sehrul Nisa". Kashmir Glacier.
  10. ^ "MHW-sponsored ICU inaugurated at B&J Hospital |". Daily Excelsior. 2013-11-06.
  11. ^ "NGO hailed for setting up dental clinic |". The Tribune. 2015-03-15.
  12. ^ Mushtaq, Tasavur (2015-04-08). "JK to have critical care ambulances soon | Tasavur Mushtaq". Kashmir Life.
  13. ^ a b "Mother Helpage donates ambulance, school bags, sports kit at Jagti Camp |". Daily Excelsior. 2017-09-26.
  14. ^ -Nisa, Sehrul (2020-09-01). "Mother Helpage launches Medline/ Ambulance Service in District Bandipora. | Sehrul Nisa". Kashmir Glacier.
  15. ^ "First Responders – Mother Helpage's Ambulance service under the Medline Project proved pivotal |". Kashmir Despatch. 2022-09-17.
  16. ^ "Doctor ventures to change image of madrasas |". Deccan Herald. 2015-05-23.
  17. ^ "Mother HelpAge Launches Narcotics Control Unit to Fight Drug Menace |". Kashmir Convener. 2017-03-12.
  18. ^ "Founder Mother Helpage Delivers Lecture at IUST |". Kashmir Observer. 2017-09-13.
  19. ^ "Tarun Uppal Seeks People's Cooperation To Liberate Young Generation From Rid Of Drug Addiction |". Hello Jammu News. 2018-07-28. "Activists of J&K unit Anna Hazare Anti-Corruption Movement led by Tarun Uppal, National Core Committee member of the Movement, participated in the anti-drugs rally organised by Mother Helpage (NGO) at Jagti, an outskirts of Jammu. Students of various schools carrying placards giving message “Say No to Drugs” and inhabitants of the area were also participated in the rally".
  20. ^ Itoo, Dr.Tasaduk Hussain (2018-09-13). "Sports a way forward to deal with drug menace | Dr. Tasaduk Hussain Itoo". Kashmir Horizon."I remember one of such humanitarian Non- Governmental organization, Mother Helpage Worldwide, founded by a well known Kashmiri doctor turned pilot, Dr Sohail Nasti. If to describe the organization in a sentence- it is a very well renowned, multi-projected humanity serving organization- working at state, national and international level. Under its banner and protocol – there is an initiative for healthy community development that includes encouraging and conducting Sports events mainly to embrace drug – free society. Youth are getting nowadays an opportunity to freely and fairly explore their talent in Sports of their interest through the magnanimity of this Organization".
  21. ^ "Encouraging sports and eliminating drug abuse |". Rising Kashmir. 2021-11-27.
  22. ^ "Mass wedding blessing for poor: 5 couples tie the knot in Tral |". Rising Kashmir. 2022-12-02.
  23. ^ "Promoting Universal Brotherhood : Mother HelpAge Distributed Lotus Stem, Walnuts on Shivratri |". The Kashmir Magazine. 2017-02-24.
  24. ^ "Mother HelpAge Rejuvenating Kashmir |". The Kashmir Scenario. 2017-02-23.
  25. ^ "Mother Helpage distributes scholarships to orphan students |". Daily Excelsior. 2016-10-25.
  26. ^ "UN honour for Bradford schoolboy |". Telegraph&Argus. 2011-10-25. "Mohammed Usman, 15, of Great Horton, has been chosen by Mother Helpage UK as its youth representative, after the organisation was recognised by the UN’s Department of Public Information".
  27. ^ "Mother Helpage volunteers organizes door to door campaign in bandipora. |". The Better Kashmir. 2020-05-28.
  28. ^ Nasti, Dr Sohail (2018-06-26). "The menace of Drug Abuse! | Dr Sohail Nasti". Kashmir Images.
  29. ^ Jarram, Matt (2018-12-09). "Young people encouraged to be 'boxing heroes' of the future instead of knife victims | Matt Jarram". NottinghamshireLive.
  30. ^ "Dean Russell MP delivers keynote speech at Charity Award ceremony |". Dean Russell MP for Watford. 2022-03-12.

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