Testimonials
“My first encounter with Baal Dan was through a Dallas community project organization that paired volunteers with non-profits. It was an enlightening and rewarding experience to work on my initial project with the network of Baal Dan volunteers and the organization’s founder and leader, Tanya. It is impressive to learn how Baal Dan mobilizes resources efficiently and overcomes obstacles to deliver daily necessities to children around the world. I think what makes Baal Dan’s work so impactful is that the team keeps its focus simple. They find a need, even if small, and then they find the resources to fill the gap to eliminate that need. Whether the need is in the area of health, nutrition, education, lodging, clothing, or even something obscure, Baal Dan finds a way to help.”
Steven Lange, Corporate Relations, American Cancer Society
“Tanya Pinto has done amazing things with Baal Dan and others should learn from her experience and efficiencies she has built up over the years! Give credit to Tanya Pinto for navigating the waters of corruption, theft and waste often associated with International organizations; Tanya and the volunteers that are a part of Baal Dan have done such amazing things!”
David Charney, President, Stealth Monitoring
“I first read about Baal Dan and Tanya Pinto in a local Dubai weekend news magazine called “FRIDAY, Gulf News” a couple of years ago. I was inspired and touched by Tanya’s bold initiatives. Each one of us can become like her or the least we can do is to contribute to her doings. This is exactly what I am doing.”
Bala Subramanyan, Baal Dan Donor & Supporter
“I am from India (Kolkata) and I have seen the impact that Baal Dan support has made in the lives of thousands of underprivileged children by funding their education, nutrition, healthcare and shelter. Without this, these children would have been deprived of their basic rights to education and development and they would have faced a very bleak future. Most of them come from single parent families and are at enormous risk of abuse and deprivation which would have left them in a cycle of poverty, violence and destitution. By supporting NGOs like Baal Dan that give them a caring and protected life, most if not all of them, will be able to stand on their own two feet and becoming responsible citizens.”
Veena Lakhumalani, Baal Dan Auditor, India
“The moment of clarity happened at a fundraising dinner. Tanya redefined a 'normal day' from the eyes of an abandoned street child. The situation was no longer 'out of sight' or 'out of mind'. The child had a name. His squalor became my squalor. I had to act by any means necessary! Yes, poverty is a daunting injustice to solve. Baal Dan doesn't claim to be the answer, only a tool in which to fight, and as a charity with no paid employees, each volunteer fights with the fervor of Baal Dan’s founder. I may never see the child I serve, but I know my time inches him/her closer to a life afforded basic human rights! With an operational overhead of less than 3% since the inception of this charity in 2006, coupled with the transparency of audited financials, I am assured that not only my money but the donations from my inner circle of friends and family are stewarded responsibly. Baal Dan has earned my trust.”
Mat Varghese, Baal Dan Donor & Supporter, Dallas
“The hook for me was knowing that any effort towards supporting Baal Dan had a direct short term effect. I loved Baal Dan's format of helping existing NGO's. Its not like big NGO's or fundraising drives for a blanket cause where there is no way to know how exactly my money is being spent. I like knowing that any effort towards supporting Baal Dan had a direct short term effect. I am most certain that I am actually volunteering and giving time for Tanya. Her commitment and passions for this cause and running Baal Dan is unquestionable. I tell people to donate to Baal Dan because they will know exactly the impact their donations will make. There is 100% accountability with Baal Dan. Kids are our Future. And there are way to many who are robbed of their childhood.”
Jeenal Shah, Baal Dan Volunteer, New York City
“Helping others, especially children is my passion. So, when Baal Dan offered to help kids from Ethiopia, I wholeheartedly wanted to help and give my time to be a bridge between the kids and Baal Dan. I loved the idea that Baal Dan funds go directly to the immediate needs of the children - in our case education and health! With the help of Baal Dan, kids are able to go to private schools, which are far too expensive for their mothers to afford, they get quality education in friendly environment, while their mothers could get more time to work and earn more money.”
Lulayn Awgichew, Baal Dan Volunteer, Ethiopia
"Most people I know are willing to give, but there's often a trust barrier that causes hesitation. Will my money be used as intended? Will it have the impact I want it to have? These questions have given me pause before. After accompanying Tanya on a Baal Dan project mission to Haiti, I can say the answer is a resounding YES to both questions. Baal Dan links a need with a solution in the most direct way possible, and I've never seen anyone vet projects with a more critical eye."
Jeremy Hastings, Director of Consumer Insights, Zaputo & Baal Dan Advisory Board Member
"After my freshman year at UTSA I was, unfortunately, unable to come across an organization that I really connected with. I knew from the start I wanted to start an organization on campus, but it was not until a family friend introduced me to Baal Dan when I truly knew what I wanted to start. In my opinion, there are very few charities in the world that stay true to its purpose. Baal Dan is one of the very few international charities on this planet that is truly transparent in their ways and true to its mission. The difference the charity makes can directly be seen. This is what ultimately attracted me to Baal Dan. Baal Dan does not have any full-time staff or an office, the donations given to the charity truly go toward the intended cause. Every so often, I get an update on Facebook of Ms. Pinto in a foreign country helping establish a school, a water well, a kitchen, etc. and it warms my heart knowing the cause that we are all contributing to is resulting in children actually benefitting tremendously. I have never come across a more motivated, inspiring, caring person before connecting with Ms. Pinto to establish UTSA's chapter of Baal Dan. Ms. Pinto is the driving force behind Baal Dan, and she is one of the main reasons that I decided to become more involved with the charity. I wish both Ms. Pinto and Baal Dan success in the coming years and I hope to stay heavily involved with this charity for as long as possible."
Prem Menon, Baal Dan UT San Antonio President
“Tanya: When you first started 'Baal Dan’ you had a lot of support because people believed in you. You’re person has become a valuable resource to fight the blight that exists in so many corners of the world. Everything about your charity begins with you following a path to help so many children in just the right way. You’re youth, personal timing and selfless giving is way more than a financial contribution. You're beautiful sweet face is just the ticket to bring life to others. You bring love of life to children and add perspective, education, humility, and, most importantly plant a smile reflecting the joy of opportunity. You make small things big. What I like most is knowing Tanya Pinto, a very special dedicated beautiful person who plants love in children and the opportunity to change lives for the future of humanity. You started at just the right time, in just the right place to really make a difference. I am more than happy to support a giver of love and opportunity for life… I truly admire you… for re-facing our youth as they do reflect your smile.. Thank you for changing lives…You will be remembered by all… I think Jason Garrett would say… ‘you are the right kind of Girl!’ I would say… ‘you have the right kind of love’. Be Well!”
Joe Mercer, The Richards Group
Steven Lange, Corporate Relations, American Cancer Society
“Tanya Pinto has done amazing things with Baal Dan and others should learn from her experience and efficiencies she has built up over the years! Give credit to Tanya Pinto for navigating the waters of corruption, theft and waste often associated with International organizations; Tanya and the volunteers that are a part of Baal Dan have done such amazing things!”
David Charney, President, Stealth Monitoring
“I first read about Baal Dan and Tanya Pinto in a local Dubai weekend news magazine called “FRIDAY, Gulf News” a couple of years ago. I was inspired and touched by Tanya’s bold initiatives. Each one of us can become like her or the least we can do is to contribute to her doings. This is exactly what I am doing.”
Bala Subramanyan, Baal Dan Donor & Supporter
“I am from India (Kolkata) and I have seen the impact that Baal Dan support has made in the lives of thousands of underprivileged children by funding their education, nutrition, healthcare and shelter. Without this, these children would have been deprived of their basic rights to education and development and they would have faced a very bleak future. Most of them come from single parent families and are at enormous risk of abuse and deprivation which would have left them in a cycle of poverty, violence and destitution. By supporting NGOs like Baal Dan that give them a caring and protected life, most if not all of them, will be able to stand on their own two feet and becoming responsible citizens.”
Veena Lakhumalani, Baal Dan Auditor, India
“The moment of clarity happened at a fundraising dinner. Tanya redefined a 'normal day' from the eyes of an abandoned street child. The situation was no longer 'out of sight' or 'out of mind'. The child had a name. His squalor became my squalor. I had to act by any means necessary! Yes, poverty is a daunting injustice to solve. Baal Dan doesn't claim to be the answer, only a tool in which to fight, and as a charity with no paid employees, each volunteer fights with the fervor of Baal Dan’s founder. I may never see the child I serve, but I know my time inches him/her closer to a life afforded basic human rights! With an operational overhead of less than 3% since the inception of this charity in 2006, coupled with the transparency of audited financials, I am assured that not only my money but the donations from my inner circle of friends and family are stewarded responsibly. Baal Dan has earned my trust.”
Mat Varghese, Baal Dan Donor & Supporter, Dallas
“The hook for me was knowing that any effort towards supporting Baal Dan had a direct short term effect. I loved Baal Dan's format of helping existing NGO's. Its not like big NGO's or fundraising drives for a blanket cause where there is no way to know how exactly my money is being spent. I like knowing that any effort towards supporting Baal Dan had a direct short term effect. I am most certain that I am actually volunteering and giving time for Tanya. Her commitment and passions for this cause and running Baal Dan is unquestionable. I tell people to donate to Baal Dan because they will know exactly the impact their donations will make. There is 100% accountability with Baal Dan. Kids are our Future. And there are way to many who are robbed of their childhood.”
Jeenal Shah, Baal Dan Volunteer, New York City
“Helping others, especially children is my passion. So, when Baal Dan offered to help kids from Ethiopia, I wholeheartedly wanted to help and give my time to be a bridge between the kids and Baal Dan. I loved the idea that Baal Dan funds go directly to the immediate needs of the children - in our case education and health! With the help of Baal Dan, kids are able to go to private schools, which are far too expensive for their mothers to afford, they get quality education in friendly environment, while their mothers could get more time to work and earn more money.”
Lulayn Awgichew, Baal Dan Volunteer, Ethiopia
"Most people I know are willing to give, but there's often a trust barrier that causes hesitation. Will my money be used as intended? Will it have the impact I want it to have? These questions have given me pause before. After accompanying Tanya on a Baal Dan project mission to Haiti, I can say the answer is a resounding YES to both questions. Baal Dan links a need with a solution in the most direct way possible, and I've never seen anyone vet projects with a more critical eye."
Jeremy Hastings, Director of Consumer Insights, Zaputo & Baal Dan Advisory Board Member
"After my freshman year at UTSA I was, unfortunately, unable to come across an organization that I really connected with. I knew from the start I wanted to start an organization on campus, but it was not until a family friend introduced me to Baal Dan when I truly knew what I wanted to start. In my opinion, there are very few charities in the world that stay true to its purpose. Baal Dan is one of the very few international charities on this planet that is truly transparent in their ways and true to its mission. The difference the charity makes can directly be seen. This is what ultimately attracted me to Baal Dan. Baal Dan does not have any full-time staff or an office, the donations given to the charity truly go toward the intended cause. Every so often, I get an update on Facebook of Ms. Pinto in a foreign country helping establish a school, a water well, a kitchen, etc. and it warms my heart knowing the cause that we are all contributing to is resulting in children actually benefitting tremendously. I have never come across a more motivated, inspiring, caring person before connecting with Ms. Pinto to establish UTSA's chapter of Baal Dan. Ms. Pinto is the driving force behind Baal Dan, and she is one of the main reasons that I decided to become more involved with the charity. I wish both Ms. Pinto and Baal Dan success in the coming years and I hope to stay heavily involved with this charity for as long as possible."
Prem Menon, Baal Dan UT San Antonio President
“Tanya: When you first started 'Baal Dan’ you had a lot of support because people believed in you. You’re person has become a valuable resource to fight the blight that exists in so many corners of the world. Everything about your charity begins with you following a path to help so many children in just the right way. You’re youth, personal timing and selfless giving is way more than a financial contribution. You're beautiful sweet face is just the ticket to bring life to others. You bring love of life to children and add perspective, education, humility, and, most importantly plant a smile reflecting the joy of opportunity. You make small things big. What I like most is knowing Tanya Pinto, a very special dedicated beautiful person who plants love in children and the opportunity to change lives for the future of humanity. You started at just the right time, in just the right place to really make a difference. I am more than happy to support a giver of love and opportunity for life… I truly admire you… for re-facing our youth as they do reflect your smile.. Thank you for changing lives…You will be remembered by all… I think Jason Garrett would say… ‘you are the right kind of Girl!’ I would say… ‘you have the right kind of love’. Be Well!”
Joe Mercer, The Richards Group