
5 Powerful Ways to Help AFJS Trust Without Donating Money
We believe in removing every barrier to supporting children's education. And that includes the barrier of money.
If you can't donate right now, or simply prefer to help in other ways, here are five genuinely impactful things you can do.
1. Share Our Story The most underrated thing you can do for any NGO is amplify its reach. Share our posts on Instagram (@afjs_charitable_trust). Forward this blog to someone who might care. Send our WhatsApp number to a friend who's been wanting to give back.
Word-of-mouth is how small organisations grow. One share from you could bring in a donor we'd never have reached.
2. Volunteer Your Skills Do you write well? Design? Do you know how to run Facebook ads or understand Google Analytics? Could you help us with grant applications or proposal writing?
Remote volunteers with professional skills are often more impactful than in-person help. If you have a skill, we have a use for it.
3. Raise Funds Among Friends Birthday fundraisers on social media, employer giving schemes, or simply passing a collection among your friend group: peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most effective ways to expand donations beyond your own pocket.
If you raise ₹10,000 among your friends, you've just funded over a month of nutrition support.
4. Write Reviews or Testimonials Google reviews, Charity Navigator profiles, and social media testimonials build the trust that encourages new donors. If you've interacted with AFJS Trust and had a positive experience, writing a review takes five minutes and lasts forever.
5. Connect Us with Potential Partners Do you know a company that runs CSR initiatives? A foundation looking for grant recipients? A school that wants to partner with an NGO for student service projects?
Introductions cost nothing and can unlock resources beyond what individual donations can provide.
We are grateful for every form of support. The children don't know how you helped. They just know that you did.
John Dsouza
Founder & Secretary, AFJS Charitable Trust · Bhavnagar, Gujarat
John Dsouza grew up in Bhavnagar and founded AFJS Trust after witnessing the hardships of underprivileged children in his hometown. He leads day-to-day operations and programme delivery.
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