Providing Lifesaving Treatment for Children with Heart Defects – Start Donating Today

 -Contributed by Aarohi Arora

Shalini (name changed), a 10th-grade student from western India, had been feeling unusually tired, breathless, and uneasy for months. After several tests, doctors diagnosed her with a rare heart defect, Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva (RSOV) to the Right Atrium, along with heart failure and severe pulmonary hypertension. The condition required urgent treatment, but her mother, the sole earner, couldn’t afford it. With support from Genesis Foundation, Shalini received timely surgery at one of their partner hospitals. She was discharged in stable condition and is now recovering well. This is one of the many lives Genesis Foundation strives to save through timely medical intervention and compassionate care.

Genesis Foundation is an NGO in Haryana, working in the field of Congenital Heart Disease Donation, providing end-to-end support. They provide financial assistance to families with monthly income of under Rs.20,000. Over the last 24 years, they have supported over 5,000 children. The founders of this foundation are Jyoti and Prema Sagar, who lost their second born to a congenital heart defect (CHD). The vision of the organization till this day is that no child’s future has to suffer due to lack of funds.  

Their partnerships include the best hospitals, doctors, and support staff in India, strengthening their mission as a trusted child heart foundation. Genesis Foundation has not restrained itself to surgeries; in fact, they follow up with the family for 3 years after the surgery. They have a dedicated team of employees, volunteers, and donors who passionately believe in this cause and will support you throughout your journey. 

They are guided by a Medical Board of renowned pediatric cardiologists and have over 40 partner hospitals that are spread across India. The Foundation draws on global medical expertise to ensure children receive the best care with the latest research and technology. However, to sustain such standards and provide care, they require the help of donations and passionate volunteers. There are many portals through which you can contribute to Genesis Foundation and donate online for free for heart surgery.

● You can donate individually and give a one-time donation.

● Power of 100+ is a payroll mechanism, where employees contribute 100 rupees (or more) of their salary every month.

● In the financial year, 2024-2025, 60% of the source of funds was from CSR donations, spotlighting CSR as the backbone of their work.

● They are registered under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) which allows donors living outside India to donate efficiently.

● Donors can also enroll in their monthly donation program- Giving Made Easy. 

Genesis Foundation deeply values every donor, and therefore, keeps their personal details secure in the database. They keep their information strictly confidential and make sure that they do not share the information with any external parties. 100% of donations from individual donors are used towards the treatment of children, with no allocation towards administrative costs. They follow a unique donor engagement model, allowing donors to sponsor a child’s treatment and receive regular updates, making them a part of the child’s journey.  

Their donors and corporate partners trust them because they value transparency and impact, creating an ecosystem where everyone, from supporters to medical teams, is connected by one mission: to save little hearts. 

They share all annual reports openly and follow every legal requirement to ensure full accountability. The foundation is registered under CSR Form-1 (No. CSR00001713) and meets the criteria outlined in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, qualifying them to serve as a CSR implementation partner. Additionally, they hold registrations under Sections 12-A and 80-G of the Income Tax Act, allowing Indian donors to claim a 50% tax exemption on their contributions. 

Donating gives you a sense of purpose, knowing your help can change someone’s life is deeply fulfilling. It’s a small act for you, but it brings hope, healing, and happiness to someone in need. To view their work, please check website.To make a congenital heart disease donation ,volunteer or partner with us contact us at +91 96506 03438 and mail us at contactus@genesis-foundation.net .