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
year.
Their
dedication
to
humanity
inspires
unity,
kindness,
and
positive
change,
touching
countless
lives
with
love
and
support.
On
this
occasion,
let's
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
society.
Being
Human
The
Bhaijaan
of
Bollywood
Salman
Khan
is
not
only
recognized
for
mega-movies
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,
'Being
Human',
with
a
heartfelt
mission
to
give
back
and
make
a
positive
impact
on
society.
Driven
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
actions.
Nargis
Dutt
Foundation
The
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
disease.
After
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
NGO's
to
provide
aid.
Meer
Foundation
Shah
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,
Shah
Rukh
Khan
founded
an
NGO
called
'Meer
Foundation'
that
aims
to
empower
women
by
providing
support
for
acid
attack
victims.
The
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
50,000
PPE
kits
to
healthcare
workers
and
also
arranged
quarantine
centers
for
patients.
Ek
Saath
Foundation
Ek
Saath-The
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
sustainability.
Their
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
tomorrow.
The
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
industry.
It
focuses
on
providing
essential
support
based
on
global
standards,
particularly
for
vulnerable
groups
like
casual
workers
and
daily
wage
earners.
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
the
Foundation
extended
its
efforts
by
offering
free
ration
delivery
and
nutritional
meals.
Bollywood
celebrities
are
often
seen
as
role
models,
and
their
involvement
in
running
NGO's
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.