Make Your Sewage
Murder Free
Over 330 people have lost their lives due to manual scavenging, a practice that is officially banned but continues to persist across India.Thus, we at Scavenger Relief are actively help manual scavenger
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Purpose
Manual scavenging, the practice of manually cleaning human waste from sewers and latrines, persists in India despite being banned since 1993. It is a dangerous and dehumanizing job, often resulting in fatalities due to exposure to toxic gases. Over the past five years, 339 manual scavengers have died. The practice continues due to socio-economic factors, poor enforcement of laws, and lack of mechanized solutions.
Rehan Shah's NGO, Scavenger Relief, in collaboration with Live to Inspire Charitable Trust, is dedicated to providing full body health and safety support kits to 1000 manual scavengers across 11 villages in India. The initiative includes essential protective gear such as gumboots, goggles, gloves, masks, helmets, torches, and PVC suits to safeguard against health hazards. This project aligns with the UNSDG 2030 goals of reducing inequalities (Goal 10) by improving the dignity and safety of manual scavengers, and promoting climate action (Goal 13) by ensuring safer waste management practices.
Past Drives
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Scavenger Relife was launched in 2020. The project was launched with the goal of providing 1000 manual scavengers across India. The project has currently completed 6 major drives
Recognisation
Newspaper Recognition
Featured in Sadhnas newspaper for creating impact through distribution of health and safety kits to manual scavengers across 5 states in India.
QS-IMPACT Scholarship
Earned 280 impact points and achieved 1st rank out of 3332 members this quarter for work on Scavenger Relief initiative.This got me selected for QS-Impact $5K Scholarship
United Nations and United First Honorary Certificate
Recognized by UN and UF for addressing multiple SDGs through our work providing 320 health kits worth $4,000 to manual scavenger communities.
Our Visionaries
Rehan Shah
Co-Founder
Sajan Shah
Founder
Ground Force
Partner Organizations
T.I.D.E Foundation
Strategic Partner
Change The World Foundation
Implementation Partner
QS Impact
Resource Partner
Live to Inspire Foundation
Community Partner