National NGO Day: Five Bollywood celebrities who run an NGO

February 27th is known all around the globe as World NGO Day and recognizes the significant contributions of Non Profit Organisations This day honors NGOs and their teams for their dedication to bettering societies throughout the yearTheir dedication to humanity inspires unity kindness and positive change touching countless lives with love and support On this occasion lets take a look at five Bollywood celebrities who have gone beyond the silver screen to make a difference and run NGOs that work for the welfare of societyBeing HumanThe Bhaijaan of Bollywood Salman Khan is not only recognized for megamovies but also for his golden heart He is a man who never steps back from extending his support In the year 2007 he introduced his NGO lsquoBeing Humanrsquo with a heartfelt mission to give back and make a positive impact on societyDriven by a desire to help the less fortunate the foundation provides essential healthcare education and support to those in need embodying compassion and kindness through their actionsNargis Dutt FoundationThe Nargis Dutt Foundation is an NGO founded in 1981 by Sunil Dutt in memory of his wife Nargis Dutt who passed away from cancer Sunil Dutt had seen his wife suffering due to cancer and therefore wanted to be a source of strength for others fighting the same diseaseAfter Sunil Dutt passed away his daughter Priya Dutt took charge of the foundation and has been honouring her parents legacy ever since The foundation believes that There is more to life and aims to increase awareness about cancer and provide help to people all across the country even working with other NGOs to provide aidMeer FoundationShah Rukh Khan also known as King Khan is not just the king of Bollywood but also the king of hearts He is ranked as the most charitable person In 2013 in honor of his late father Meer Taj Mohammed Khan he founded an NGO called lsquoMeer Foundationrsquo that aims to empower women by providing support for acid attack victimsThe foundation funds surgeries treatments rehabilitation legal aid counseling and vocational training for acid attack survivors and other individuals in need During COVID it pledged to supply 50000 PPE kits to healthcare workers and also arranged quarantine centers for patientsEk Saath FoundationEk SaathThe Earth Foundation is an NGO founded by Pragya Kapoor and Abhishek Kapoor that focuses on celebrating love for nature and promoting sustainability Their main motto is to create an awareness about the importance of nature in our lives taking steps to reduce pollution and increase sustainabilityTheir initiatives for cleanliness and sustainability which are often driven by the Youth of the country are prime examples of their efforts to build a better tomorrowThe Yash Chopra Foundation The Yash Chopra Foundation established in honor of the renowned filmmaker Yash Raj Chopra is dedicated to addressing developmental challenges within the Indian film industryIt focuses on providing essential support based on global standards particularly for vulnerable groups like casual workers and daily wage earners During the COVID19 pandemic the Foundation extended its efforts by offering free ration delivery and nutritional mealsBollywood celebrities are often seen as role models and their involvement in running NGOs such as these positively impacts society influencing others to follow in their footsteps Their mission for a better tomorrow encourages others to lend a hand to making a difference and is proof that no matter our status in society at the end of the day we are all one