Make-A-Wish India

Founded in 1995, Make-A-Wish India is a charity based in Bangalore, India working on health, children & youth.

Make-A-Wish India is a registered non-profit public charitable trust and an affiliate of Make-A-Wish International. It grants the wishes of children aged 3 to 18 who are living with critical illnesses, regardless of caste, race, creed, ethnicity, geography or socio-economic status. Since 1995 it reports having granted over 98,000 wishes across India. Its work runs through eight regional chapters (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Varanasi) and partnerships with more than 120 hospitals, mainly government hospitals serving economically disadvantaged children. The organisation states that wishes support children's emotional well-being and treatment adherence. It was founded by Uday and Geeta Joshi, inspired by their son's experience. Supporters can donate or volunteer.