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Donate now to make every wish come true. Help us achieve our Mission - 'Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.'

Make-A-Wish Foundation of India is a children's non-profit organisation that grants the most cherished wishes of children living with critical illnesses.

Research has proven and we believe that wishes can improve a child's quality of life, giving them a better chance of recovery.

Each wish brings renewed strength and encouragement for every wish child and family we serve. Our Vision - 'To grant the wish of every eligible child.'

We have granted 98,000 wishes and counting

Make-A-Wish® India is a registered non-profit public charitable trust (Make-A-Wish® Foundation of India, Reg. E-15573), affiliated with Make-A-Wish® International. Since 1995, we have granted over 98,000+ wishes across India, working through eight regional chapters and partnering with more than 120 hospitals, primarily government hospitals serving children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Wishes significantly improve the emotional well-being and treatment adherence of children with life-threatening illnesses. Large-scale international research powerfully underscores this:

97% of parents report that a wish experience has improved their child’s emotional health.
81% of medical professionals observe better adherence to treatment regimens after a child’s wish is granted.
Over 90% of families and medical professionals describe the wish experience as a vital turning point, restoring hope and helping to alleviate the trauma associated with illness.

Your skills, time, or money can transform the life of a child with a critical illness.

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TYPES OF WISHES

Wishes to have

To have a bicycle, a mobile, a dollhouse, a study table. These wishes are often connected to special memories. For example, a wish child might wish to have a laptop to attend online school.

Wishes to be

To be a chef, a princess, a police officer. A wish child might wish to be a chef in a 5-star hotel and cook for his family. They let children explore the depths of their imagination, when they wish and pretend to be someone for a day.

Wishes to go

To go to a destination like Goa, or for a sporting event or a theme park, or a local zoo. These wishes bring wish children so much joy. For eg, a wish child might want to attend a Cricket World Cup match.

Wishes to meet

To meet a celebrity, a famous sportsman or even a role model such as a police commissioner or a singer. Meeting such a person can foster hope and this hope can bring about a positive change in their emotional health.

Join us in transforming lives,
one wish at a time.

Watch our Small Sparks of Hope video

Taking to the Hot Seat

Anjali Tiwari’s Dream

WHEN WISHES COME TRUE

What Our Supporters Have To Say

"In Varanasi, the Arti or diyas reflecting in the river Ganga are beautiful, but at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, far more beautiful are the smiles reflecting on our children's faces when Make a Wish makes their dreams come true."

"Just completed a risk assessment with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of India. I worked with a remarkable team of people who are all dedicated to granting Wishes for children with life-threatening conditions in India. It was refreshing to see a team so committed to learning new skills and improving their performances to enable organic growth for Make-A-Wish-India".

"Pure happiness is found in nothing but the innocent smile of a child. Treatment of chronic illnesses can be very difficult and if grant the wish of a child with a difficult disease there is nothing like that. It brings back so much joy, love, happiness and the outcome of treatment is also better so I am all for granting wishes of children."

"The best anyone can do to others is to bring a smile on their face. Make-A-Wish India is doing that by fulfilling the dream wishes of our thalassemia patients. Thank you for bringing happiness in their life. Keep smiling, smile is infectious."

‘Making A Wish’ is a sign of hope … and Make-A-Wish Foundation has kept that hope alive in every smile that they brought on the faces of the wish children during their battle with cancer...!

"Many thanks Make-A-Wish for helping our Sweetlings children with help of fulfilling their cherished wish. We are really grateful to your team for making an effort to help them through your project. Thank you so much and keep doing the good work!"