EP 011// Saving lives of the homeless Feat. Irtiza Qureshi

On this episode of the "LET'S WALK" we have Irtiza Qureshi, founder of NGO MARHAM. He has been featured in Hindustan Times, The Quint, and many notable magazines. He's known for his contribution in the Shivaji Najar Project, Bangalore. He shares his journey to help people and the pivots in his journey. With the aim of improving the situation of homeless in India. He also talks about his organization; how they help people with training, facilitating education, creating awareness, so that the homeless become a contributing member of the society and not a burden. Join us as he shares his journey!  

Timestamps:  

(00:00) - intro  

(00:31) - Where did it all begin? 

(08:36) - The journey until now 

(15:21) - Ways people can contribute 

(16:14) - Not taking addicts 

(18:34) - Don't ask don't tell policy 

(23:22) - Why Muslim dominated areas are unhygienic? 

(29:46) - The "5 Star Footpath" 

(32:11) - Expanding in other States 

(33:11) - PRESPECTIVE   

Irtiza Qureshi 

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