Kolkata, West Bengal | July 15, 2025
In the true spirit of Durga Puja — a celebration of strength, compassion, and togetherness — United Sympathetic Hands of Relief (Ushor) announces its heartfelt 2025 initiative: “To Reach the Unreached.” This year, Ushor seeks to turn the season’s joy into meaningful action, ensuring that the celebration extends far beyond the pandals and reaches those who need it the most.
Rooted in Kolkata’s cultural and emotional core, Ushor is known for blending tradition with purpose. The organization, founded by a team of young and committed changemakers, has led impactful programs in women’s empowerment, rural development, education, and healthcare across underserved areas in West Bengal. With the 2025 Puja, they are taking their mission to new heights.
This Year’s Key Initiatives Include:
8,000 New Clothes for the Underprivileged
True celebration begins with dignity. Ushor will be distributing 8,000 new clothes to individuals across different sectors of society who are often overlooked:
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Children living in orphanages and shelters
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Specially-abled children
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Children of sex workers
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Elderly people in care homes
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Families from remote villages in the Purulia district
Each garment is a gift of self-worth, ensuring that even the most marginalized feel valued and included in the festive spirit.
Durga Darshan Experience for 200 Orphan Children
For children in orphanages, experiencing the vibrancy of Durga Puja can feel like a distant dream. Ushor will bring that dream to life by organizing:
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A full-day Durga Darshan tour of major Kolkata pandals
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Tiffin and lunch from popular restaurants
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Accompaniment by volunteers and caretakers
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Cultural storytelling and interactive activities to connect with the mythological significance of the festival
This initiative brings the colors, sounds, and warmth of Puja to children who deserve nothing less.
500 Food Packets for the Forgotten
As the city celebrates with grand feasts, Ushor will be distributing 500 freshly cooked meals to:
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Street dwellers
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Elderly individuals living in isolation
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Domestic workers
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Daily wage earners
Each meal represents a plate of love, solidarity, and dignity — aligning the spirit of community with the values Maa Durga inspires.
“Durga Puja is not only about the celebration of Maa Durga’s arrival but also about embodying her Shakti — the power to uplift, empower, and include. With ‘To Reach the Unreached,’ we are bringing that power to those who need it most,” said a representative from Ushor.
As Kolkata prepares to light up its streets and souls, Ushor invites citizens, donors, and volunteers to take part in this noble cause. Join hands with Ushor to ensure that this Durga Puja is not only festive but truly transformative.
For participation, donations, or to learn more, reach out to Ushor:
Email: ushorwithyou@gmail.com | Website: www.ushor.in
Celebrate with Purpose. Share the Light. Reach the Unreached.
Let this Durga Puja echo not just in music and rituals, but in actions that touch lives.
