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BAPS Charities
International charitable organization / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BAPS Charities (formerly BAPS Care International) is an international, religious, charitable organization that originates from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) with a focus on serving society.[1] This focus on service to society is stated in the organization's vision, that "every individual deserves the right to a peaceful, dignified, and healthy way of life. And by improving the quality of life of the individual, we are bettering families, communities, our world, and our future."[1] BAPS Charities carries out this vision through a range of programs addressing health, education, the environment, and natural disaster recovery. The organization's worldwide activities are funded through donations and are led by a community of over 55,000 volunteers who are mostly members of BAPS.[1] The volunteers work with local communities and other charities and the organization's activities are mainly based out of their mandirs.
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Founded | 2000 |
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Type | Global charity |
Focus | Health Awareness, Educational Services, Humanitarian Relief, Environmental Protection & Preservation and Community Empowerment |
Origins | India |
Affiliations | BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha |
Website | www |
Formerly called | BAPS Care International |