Question 1

What is Lamparas Vivas Trust?

Accepted Answer

Lamparas Vivas Trust (meaning 'Living Lamps') is a registered charitable trust founded in 2016 in Bengaluru, India. We help families in crisis through education for children, rehabilitation for women, livelihood support for men, and safe housing through LV Home. We have helped 108 people to date.

Question 2

Is Lamparas Vivas Trust a legitimate NGO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lamparas Vivas Trust is registered under the Indian Trusts Act and holds 80G (tax exemption), 12A (non-profit certification), NGO Darpan, and CSR-1 certifications. All registration documents are publicly available on our transparency page at lamparasvivas.org/transparency.

Question 3

Are donations to Lamparas Vivas tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Donations to Lamparas Vivas Trust are 50% tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. We provide 80G receipts for all donations.

Question 4

How many people has Lamparas Vivas helped?

Accepted Answer

As of 2024-25, Lamparas Vivas has helped 108 people: 57 children with education (school and college admissions), 31 women with rehabilitation (jobs, housing, medical care), and 20 men with livelihood support (job placements, vocational training).

Question 5

Who founded Lamparas Vivas Trust?

Accepted Answer

Rosemary M Salve (Rose) founded Lamparas Vivas Trust in 2016 in Bengaluru, India. She takes care of all the children as if they were her own and is known for being down-to-earth, honest, and humble.

Question 6

Where is Lamparas Vivas located?

Accepted Answer

Lamparas Vivas Trust is located at 5/32 13, 3rd Cross Road, Lakkasandra, Laljinagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029, India. Contact: lamparasvivas2016@gmail.com or +91 9741852165.

Question 7

What programs does Lamparas Vivas run?

Accepted Answer

Lamparas Vivas runs four programs: (1) Children's Education — school and college admissions for 57 children, (2) Women's Rehabilitation — jobs, housing, and medical care for 31 women, (3) Men's Livelihood — job placements and vocational training for 20 men, and (4) LV Home — safe shelter for families in crisis.

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