FAQs

Contributing material to MIRA

(Only in state of Odisha)

Q: What all can I give/contribute?

Ans: You can give more or less anything, which is not being used at your home, office or community and could be of use to another. We take clothes,, stationary, old news papers, medicines, blankets footwear, etc. And for specific queries please check with us before sending any material which is not mentioned here.

Q: What is the list of material that you take ?

Ans: Clothing is one of the three basic needs (out of food, shelter and clothing). It not only symbolizes a person’s dignity but also offers a protection against the elements. While there are several issues being talked about in the development sector, right from domestic violence, global warming, this basic need doesn’t find a mention anywhere. MIRA wants to make clothing a matter of concern as an important issue. In addition, we also encourage people to contribute other household items like stationery, utensils, footwear, etc.

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Q; I want to contribute my material, how can I contribute?

Ans; You can contribute only at our dropping center in Bhubaneswar.

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Q; I want to contribute material to MIRA. Can someone come and pick it up from my place?

Ans; Kindly note that we do not have a mechanism for picking up material from individual households or entities, given our limited resources.

Q: How do I know what you do with my material?

Ans: Faith is essential for any job. Your contribution is important for us and helps in changing life of many poor individuals. For knowing our activities follow our website.

Q: I have heard that you also take old newspapers and other waste papers like magazines, brochures, and one side used paper etc. What do you do with these things?

Ans: The old newspapers are either turned into paper bags of different sizes or sold to raise funds for our work. The one side used paper, brochures, magazines etc are used for making notebooks for rural kids and writing pads.

Q: Will you issue an acknowledgement of material I contribute?

Ans: We will issue an acknowledgement for material received but cannot give specifics of the material i.e. how many clothes, how many shirts etc. Since we get material in big quantities every day, we feel it will be a waste of precious limited manpower and resources. On the other hand if you provide details of material you give, we will be happy to acknowledge that.

Q: If I contribute in kind will I get a receipt?

Ans: Yes

Q: What will MIRA do with this material?

Ans: MIRA has been reaching material to the individuals who need clothes and other materials that we receive as donation.

Essential school material reaches children in the far-flung village schools.