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Who We Help

We provide grants to grassroots projects such as orphanages, schools, centers, and social workers that help vulnerable children including orphans, children with special needs, street children, victims of abuse or violence, refugees, and children living in extreme poverty.

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What We Fund

Food

We fund sustainable food programs to ensure good nutrition – especially protein-rich foods – for children who are malnourished or under-nourished.

Education

We fund the sponsorship of education (pre-k and elementary school) through the provision of school fees, sponsorships, or school support.

Essential Supplies

We fund essential needs – from toilets, to clean water filters or wells, to classroom supplies or equipment for children with special needs.

Where We Have Funded Projects

Since 2006, we have provided grants to projects in the following areas. Please note, that this list is an historical summary since 2006 and does not represent current or active funding because the areas change every year. As an example in 2020, grant funding is active only in: India (Calcutta, Hyderabad, Pune), Nepal (Kathmandu), South Africa (Johannesburg), Ethiopia (Bethel) and Haiti (Croix de Bouquet).
1.    India
•      Barrackpore
•      Bihar
•      Calcutta
•      Hyderabad
•      Kaliyampoondi (Chennai)
•      Saversai
•      Delhi
•      Jaipur
•      Turkahan, Mirzapur District
•      Rishikesh
•      Thrissur, (Kochi), Kerala
•      Pune

2.     Pakistan
•      Karachi

3.     Nepal
•      Kathmandu
•      2015 Earthquake affected villages

4.     Bangladesh
•      Chittagong

5.     Tibet
•      Lhasa

6.     South Africa
•      Johannesburg

7.     Ethiopia
•      Bethel
•      Addis Ababa

8.     Zambia
•      Lumwana West (Northwestern province of Zambia

9.     Kenya
•      Korohocho slum (Nairobi)

10.  Senegal
•      Village schools of Mbohadene, Ndimb, Ngascope, Mbattal and Ngueyengueye all in the general vicinity of the city of Bambey and in the Diourbel schools of Sheikh Ibra Fall and Serigne Mor Mbaye

11.  Haiti
•      Port au Prince
•      Croix de Bouquet

12.  Honduras
•      Tegucigalpa

Our Proven Model

OUR TEAM

(1) We research potential grassroots partners through a thorough selection process and audit.

(2) We work closely with the grassroots partner on identifying and resolving their most critical needs through the development of annual project goals.

(3) Baal Dan manages all aspects of the grantee identification, goals, grant monies distribution and accounting.

(4) Baal Dan offers donors transparent reporting, low overhead and clear communications on the outcome and impact of their charitable gift through Facebook updates.

More than 10,000 children helped.
12 countries.
Almost $2 million (US) raised.
Schools, orphanages, water wells, toilets, libraries, education sponsorships, daily food, wheelchairs, Braille books, clothes, shoes, diapers, classrooms, earthquake relief (shelters, food, water, maternal child health aid), electricity generators, computers, sewing machines, underwear, socks, blankets, maternity and newborn baby supplies, baby cots, bedding, classroom and dorm furniture, bed nets, medicines, peanut butter, eggs, milk, vegetables and much, much more...

Our Inspiration

In 2005, Tanya Pinto, the founder of Baal Dan, took a sabbatical and volunteered at Mother Teresa’s orphanage “Shishu Bhavan” and Home for the Dying “Kalighat” for three months in the city of Calcutta, India. This experience was life-changing and Tanya was inspired to start Baal Dan Charities after experiencing volunteering for Mother Teresa’s mission and by a quote she read on the wall of the orphanage:

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”

Baal Dan Charities is dedicated to helping children in need as directly and as efficiently as possible with a special focus on providing food, supplies and education to vulnerable children in developing countries.

Financials & 990 Forms

All of our IRS required 990 Forms since 2006 are available upon request.
Email info@baaldan.com to request a copy of our 990 Form or latest financials.
Currently Baal Dan Charities does not receive a rating on Guidestar or Charity Navigator as they review charities that raise more than $2 million per year.