-Contributed by Charu Dhasmana

In India, every year, the estimated number of children born with congenital heart disease in India is more than 200,000. Genesis Foundation, an NGO in Haryana, supports heart disorder treatment of children with congenital heart disease (CHD). These children belong to the age group of 0-18 years and belong to families whose monthly income is $220 USD or less. Their mission is simple and clear: no child with CHD should die due to lack of funds. 

People often think that the only way to support NGOs is to donate. But, even by volunteering and giving your time to causes that really matter, can help you truly make a difference in someone’s life. If you are residing outside India, you can contribute as a lot of NGOs in India including Genesis Foundation, provide opportunities to volunteer online. In this article, we will walk you through the simple steps to begin your volunteering journey at Genesis Foundation from the US.

Genesis Foundation: Best Indian NGO for Volunteering

One of the best Indian NGOs for volunteering is Genesis Foundation. They support heart disorder treatment for hole in heart in infants. Genesis Foundation welcomes volunteers from abroad, including the US. You can volunteer at Genesis Foundation from USA in the following ways:

• Write blogs/articles for their blog section to raise awareness. 
• Help them with research work.
• Create communication material.
• Follow them on various social media platforms and help spread awareness on CHD. The foundation is active on-  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. As they are turning 25 this year, they are celebrating this milestone everywhere with the hashtag #OnePromiseManyHeartBeats. 
• Design posters, infographics and flyers.
• Conduct impact assessments- talk to the families of children treated by Genesis Foundation to gather updates on child’s progress and well-being.

How to Volunteer at Genesis Foundation?

Given below are the steps to volunteer for Genesis Foundation, an NGO that supports treatment for hole in heart in infants from the US: 

1. Visit Genesis Foundation’s official website- https://www.genesis-foundation.net/. 
2. Go to the ‘Contact Us’ section at the bottom page of their website and under that section, choose ‘Volunteer with Us’.
3. Fill in your basic details such as your name, e-mail address and contact information. You will also need to choose the areas where you are interested.
4. Submit the form.
5. Their team will get in touch with you via email or phone to guide you through the next steps.

OR

1. You can also send a well-drafted email along with your CV attached at –contactus@genesisfoundation.net.

How to Donate Money to Genesis Foundation?

Genesis Foundation has a secure donation portal where international donors can donate. They are registered under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) which allows donors living overseas, including those in the US, to donate efficiently. You can donate securely through the “Rest of the World” section on the website’s donation page. This allows for FCRA-compliant bank transfers.

They are also partnered with Benevity, so any donor registered with them can also help Genesis Foundation and help them save a little heart.

Genesis Foundation also raises money through unique charity fundraising events such as, CEOs Sing for GF Kids, CEOs Got Talent, and our flagship music festival – Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival. All funds raised at Genesis Foundation music festival are used towards the treatment of critically ill, underprivileged children with congenital heart defects. This non-profit fundraising festival in Kasauli is scheduled for Easter weekend, April 3rd and 4th ,2026. You can check out their fundraising events here: https://www.genesis-foundation.net/fundraisers. 

The Way Forward

If you have any queries on how to volunteer with Genesis Foundation, you can call +91 96506 03438 or email contactus@genesis-foundation.net. To make a donation for treatment for hole in heart in infants, click here- https://www.genesis-foundation.net/donate. 100% of donations from individual donors are used towards the treatment of children with no allocation towards administrative costs.