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Early in his career, Kadam worked for many [[non-profit organization]]s as a [[Volunteer Force|Volunteer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.webtalkies.in/adhik-guardian-angel-kashmiri-girls/|title=Adhik: The Guardian Angel of Kashmiri Girls|date=22 November 2016}}</ref> He started visiting [[Kashmir]] on an [[Educational tourism|educational tour]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/02/12/puneman-gives-new-home-to-girls-orphaned-by-violence-injk-aid0126.html|title=Pune man gives new home to girls orphaned by violence in J|last=Pti|date=12 February 2011|website=www.oneindia.com}}</ref> At the age of 19, he visited a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] [[refugee]] camp in [[Jammu]] to observe their conditions.<ref name="spirit"/> During the [[Kargil War]], he worked on the forefront, especially for the [[Refugee|refugees]] who were displaced in [[Kargil]], [[Batalik]] and [[Dras|Drass]] Sectors.<ref name= "bike">{{cite web|url=http://stanford.ashanet.org/blog/2015/10/adhik-kadams-100-mile-bike-ride-for-100-donors/|title=Adhik Kadam's 100-mile bike ride for 100 donors – Asha Stanford}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=August 2020}} Later he worked with [[Balraj Puri]]<ref>{{cite web|author=flrvs |url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2216/stories/20050812003009900.htm |title=Young victims of militancy |publisher=Frontline.in |date=12 August 2005 |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref> and the Institute of [[J & K Affairs]] on the project of "Children affected by armed conflict in Jammu & Kashmir" which was sponsored by [[UNICEF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://islamicvoice.com/adhik-kadams-journey-of-service-and-suffering/|title=Adhik Kadam's Journey of Service and Suffering : Islamic Voice}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=September 2020}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/children/Against-all-ODDS/article16735540.ece|title=Against all ODDS|first=Madhuvanti S.|last=Krishnan|date=1 December 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
Early in his career, Kadam worked for many [[non-profit organization]]s as a [[Volunteer Force|Volunteer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.webtalkies.in/adhik-guardian-angel-kashmiri-girls/|title=Adhik: The Guardian Angel of Kashmiri Girls|date=22 November 2016}}</ref> He started visiting [[Kashmir]] on an [[Educational tourism|educational tour]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/02/12/puneman-gives-new-home-to-girls-orphaned-by-violence-injk-aid0126.html|title=Pune man gives new home to girls orphaned by violence in J|last=Pti|date=12 February 2011|website=www.oneindia.com}}</ref> At the age of 19, he visited a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] [[refugee]] camp in [[Jammu]] to observe their conditions.<ref name="spirit"/> During the [[Kargil War]], he worked on the forefront, especially for the [[Refugee|refugees]] who were displaced in [[Kargil]], [[Batalik]] and [[Dras|Drass]] Sectors.<ref name= "bike">{{cite web|url=http://stanford.ashanet.org/blog/2015/10/adhik-kadams-100-mile-bike-ride-for-100-donors/|title=Adhik Kadam's 100-mile bike ride for 100 donors – Asha Stanford}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=August 2020}} Later he worked with [[Balraj Puri]]<ref>{{cite web|author=flrvs |url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2216/stories/20050812003009900.htm |title=Young victims of militancy |publisher=Frontline.in |date=12 August 2005 |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref> and the Institute of [[J & K Affairs]] on the project of "Children affected by armed conflict in Jammu & Kashmir" which was sponsored by [[UNICEF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://islamicvoice.com/adhik-kadams-journey-of-service-and-suffering/|title=Adhik Kadam's Journey of Service and Suffering : Islamic Voice}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=September 2020}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/children/Against-all-ODDS/article16735540.ece|title=Against all ODDS|first=Madhuvanti S.|last=Krishnan|date=1 December 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>


He founded the [[Borderless World Foundation]] (BWF) in 2002 with another activist from [[Pune]], [[Bharati Mamani]] and a local resident, [[Mohiuddin Mir]] who had been active in the region since 1998. The primary objective of the [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] was to assist [[Orphan|orphans]] and provide for their basic necessities with a focus on [[education]]. They worked extensively under the project of "[[Basera E Tabassum|Basera-e-Tabassum]]" (Abode of Smiles) to establish orphanages for girls in the [[Kupwara district]] and later in [[Budgam district]]. Mohiuddin Mir was killed in 2005 by militants.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://humanrightsdefence.org/index.php/articles-sp-724795164/454-the-children-of-the-valley.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042614/http://humanrightsdefence.org/index.php/articles-sp-724795164/454-the-children-of-the-valley.html |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> From only 2 girls in 2002, the foundation has grown to accommodate more than 220 girls falling in the age group of 18 months to 20 years at four centers and can support at least 1000+ girls in the state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="oneindia.com" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=67807|title=Orphaned by militancy, girls get new lease of life - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir|website=earlytimes.in}}</ref> The first center was established in the [[Sulkoot]] village of [[Kupwara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/how-green-is-my-valley/874078/|title=How Green is My Valley – Indian Express}}</ref>
He founded the [[Borderless World Foundation]] (BWF) in 2002 with another activist from [[Pune]], [[Bharati Mamani]] and a local resident, [[Mohiuddin Mir]] who had been active in the region since 1998. The primary objective of the [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] was to assist [[Orphan|orphans]] and provide for their basic necessities with a focus on [[education]]. They worked extensively under the project of "[[Basera E Tabassum|Basera-e-Tabassum]]" (Abode of Smiles) to establish orphanages for girls in the [[Kupwara district]] and later in [[Budgam district]]. Mohiuddin Mir was killed in 2005 by militants.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://humanrightsdefence.org/index.php/articles-sp-724795164/454-the-children-of-the-valley.html |title=Perspective: The Children of the Valley |access-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042614/http://humanrightsdefence.org/index.php/articles-sp-724795164/454-the-children-of-the-valley.html |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> From only 2 girls in 2002, the foundation has grown to accommodate more than 220 girls falling in the age group of 18 months to 20 years at four centers and can support at least 1000+ girls in the state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="oneindia.com" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=67807|title=Orphaned by militancy, girls get new lease of life - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir|website=earlytimes.in}}</ref> The first center was established in the [[Sulkoot]] village of [[Kupwara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/how-green-is-my-valley/874078/|title=How Green is My Valley – Indian Express}}</ref>


Kadam has opened several [[group homes]] for orphans of the war, particularly females who according to him are the most vulnerable in conflict situations. He was [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by [[Militant|militants]] who suspected him of working for intelligence agencies but was released on the intervention of locals. He was later detained by security forces who had grown suspicious of him as he was released by the militants unharmed.<ref name="spirit">{{cite web|url=http://hillpost.in/2012/05/adhik-kadams-spiritual-journey-of-service-and-suffering/45354/|title=Adhik Kadam's spiritual journey of service and suffering|first=H. P.|last=Wire|date=24 May 2012}}</ref> Kadam is said to lead an [[ascetic]] lifestyle having dedicated his life to service and lives as described by an article in [[India Currents]] magazine as a "[[penniless vagabond]]".<ref name="indiacurrents.com">{{cite web|url=https://indiacurrents.com/kashmirs-girls/|title=Kashmir's Girls|first=Vibha|last=Akkaraju|date=1 August 2016}}</ref> He considers his work to be a spiritual journey.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.briefingwire.com/pr/dhumastya-barfatal-aanandghar-saluting-the-spiritual-service-of-adhik-kadam-only-on-reportaaz|title='Dhumastya Barfatal Aanandghar' saluting the spiritual service of Adhik Kadam only on Reportaaz|website=briefingwire.com}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=September 2020}}
Kadam has opened several [[group homes]] for orphans of the war, particularly females who according to him are the most vulnerable in conflict situations. He was [[kidnapping|kidnapped]] by [[Militant|militants]] who suspected him of working for intelligence agencies but was released on the intervention of locals. He was later detained by security forces who had grown suspicious of him as he was released by the militants unharmed.<ref name="spirit">{{cite web|url=http://hillpost.in/2012/05/adhik-kadams-spiritual-journey-of-service-and-suffering/45354/|title=Adhik Kadam's spiritual journey of service and suffering|first=H. P.|last=Wire|date=24 May 2012}}</ref> Kadam is said to lead an [[ascetic]] lifestyle having dedicated his life to service and lives as described by an article in [[India Currents]] magazine as a "[[penniless vagabond]]".<ref name="indiacurrents.com">{{cite web|url=https://indiacurrents.com/kashmirs-girls/|title=Kashmir's Girls|first=Vibha|last=Akkaraju|date=1 August 2016}}</ref> He considers his work to be a spiritual journey.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.briefingwire.com/pr/dhumastya-barfatal-aanandghar-saluting-the-spiritual-service-of-adhik-kadam-only-on-reportaaz|title='Dhumastya Barfatal Aanandghar' saluting the spiritual service of Adhik Kadam only on Reportaaz|website=briefingwire.com}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=September 2020}}
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=== Kashmir Life Line ===
=== Kashmir Life Line ===


[[Kashmir Life Line]] is an [[ambulance service]] launched in 2015 with the aid of the [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir/story/ngos-launch-first-critical-care-ambulance-system-in-jammu-and-kashmir-264096-2015-09-21|title=NGOs launch first critical care ambulance system in Jammu and Kashmir|last=ul-Haq|first1=Shuja-ul-Haq|website=India Today|date=21 September 2015}}</ref> Kadam, during his time, working in Kashmir had witnessed many deaths because of lack of [[emergency services]] for medical emergencies.<ref name="tribuneindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/governance/mufti-launches-four-trauma-care-ambulances-in-state/136066.html |title=Mufti launches four trauma care ambulances in state |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/in-kashmir-4-strategic-locations-to-have-critical-care-ambulance-services-80054/|title=In Kashmir, 4 'Strategic Locations' to Have 'Critical Care' Ambulance Services|date=31 May 2015}}</ref> He initiated the [[Kashmir Life Line]] medical services in the [[Kashmir valley]] to help remedy the issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/borderless-world-foundation-donates-six-ambulances/|title=Borderless World Foundation donates six ambulances|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=13 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/bwf-crdp-to-launch-critical-care-services|title=BWF, CRDP to launch critical care services|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> [[Border Security Force]] and J&K, [[Directorate of Health Services]] are also partnering in this project and run ambulances in border areas under this project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rakshaknews.com/paramilitary-force/borderless-world-foundation-donate-ambulance|title=सीमा सुरक्षा बल (BSF) को स्वंयसेवी संस्था BWF से मिली एंबुलेंस|first=रक्षक न्यूज़|last=नेटवर्क|date=14 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=215353|title=Borderless World Foundation donates ambulance - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir|website=earlytimes.in}}</ref><ref name="tribuneindia.com" />
[[Kashmir Life Line]] is an [[ambulance service]] launched in 2015 with the aid of the [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/jammu-and-kashmir/story/ngos-launch-first-critical-care-ambulance-system-in-jammu-and-kashmir-264096-2015-09-21|title=NGOs launch first critical care ambulance system in Jammu and Kashmir|last1=ul-Haq|first1=Shuja-ul-Haq|website=India Today|date=21 September 2015}}</ref> Kadam, during his time, working in Kashmir had witnessed many deaths because of lack of [[emergency services]] for medical emergencies.<ref name="tribuneindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/governance/mufti-launches-four-trauma-care-ambulances-in-state/136066.html |title=Mufti launches four trauma care ambulances in state |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/in-kashmir-4-strategic-locations-to-have-critical-care-ambulance-services-80054/|title=In Kashmir, 4 'Strategic Locations' to Have 'Critical Care' Ambulance Services|date=31 May 2015}}</ref> He initiated the [[Kashmir Life Line]] medical services in the [[Kashmir valley]] to help remedy the issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/borderless-world-foundation-donates-six-ambulances/|title=Borderless World Foundation donates six ambulances|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=13 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/bwf-crdp-to-launch-critical-care-services|title=BWF, CRDP to launch critical care services|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> [[Border Security Force]] and J&K, [[Directorate of Health Services]] are also partnering in this project and run ambulances in border areas under this project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rakshaknews.com/paramilitary-force/borderless-world-foundation-donate-ambulance|title=सीमा सुरक्षा बल (BSF) को स्वंयसेवी संस्था BWF से मिली एंबुलेंस|first=रक्षक न्यूज़|last=नेटवर्क|date=14 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=215353|title=Borderless World Foundation donates ambulance - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir|website=earlytimes.in}}</ref><ref name="tribuneindia.com" />


=== Helping pellet victims ===
=== Helping pellet victims ===
In the [[2016–17 Kashmir unrest]], due to use of [[pellet gun]]s by security forces, many children and youths aged between 10 and 30 got completely or partially blinded, during [[Protest|protests]] and [[Curfew|curfews]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirsolidaritymumbai.wordpress.com/2016/09/|title=September - 2016 - Kashmir Solidarity Group, Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parthmn.in/blinded-by-pellets-kashmiris-wait-for-eye-doctors-from-mumbai-for-help/|title=Blinded by pellets, Kashmiris wait for eye doctors from Mumbai for help - Parth MN}}</ref> More than 1200 cases were registered in hospitals. who were in need of treatment from specialists; otherwise they could lose their vision permanently.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/day20-attention-pellet-victims-call-borderless-world-foundation-for-treatment-112632/|title=#Day20: Attention Pellet Victims! Call Borderless World Foundation For Treatment|date=28 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirreader.com/2016/08/20/dr-natarajan-returning-to-kashmir-for-pellet-victims/|title=Dr Natarajan returning to Kashmir for pellet victims|first=K.|last=Reader|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406225429/https://kashmirreader.com/2016/08/20/dr-natarajan-returning-to-kashmir-for-pellet-victims/|archive-date=6 April 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kadam assisted in [[humanitarian]] efforts with the help of the [[BWF World Ranking|BWF]] by organizing doctors from across [[India]], and asking them to come to [[Kashmir]] to perform eye surgeries for free.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-doctors-a-ray-of-hope-for-victims-of-pellet-guns-4438016/|title=Pune: Doctors a ray of hope for victims of pellet guns|date=21 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/blinded-by-pellets-kashmiris-wait-for-eye-doctors-from-mumbai-for-help-1473603037.html|title=Blinded by pellets, Kashmiris wait for eye doctors from Mumbai for help|website=CatchNews.com}}</ref> [[Dr. S N Natarajan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adityajyoteyehospital.org/|title=Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital|website=adityajyoteyehospital.org}}</ref> at [[Aditya Jyot Hospital]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/archives/pellet-victim-insha-in-mumbai-to-regain-eyesight/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116185610/https://www.kmsnews.org/archives/pellet-victim-insha-in-mumbai-to-regain-eyesight/ |archive-date=16 November 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> and, Dr. Mahesh P Shanmugam and [[Sankara Eye Foundation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/helping-hands-124413/|title=Helping Hands|date=23 November 2016}}</ref> at L V Prasad Hospital helped with recommending experts and provided free surgeries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/padma-awardee-retina-surgeon-in-kashmir-to-treat-pellet-injuries-1438009|title=Padma Awardee Retina Surgeon in Kashmir To Treat Pellet Injuries|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/Mumbai-docs-treat-pellet-injuries-in-Kashmir/articleshow/53438137.cms|title=Mumbai docs treat pellet injuries in Kashmir|first=Anil |last=Raina |work=Mumbai Mirror |date=28 July 2016}}</ref> Kadam had brought more than a dozen doctors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/news.aspx?news=Attention-pellet-victims-10118|title=Attention pellet victims|last=KNS|date=19 August 2016|website=KNS}}</ref> to Kashmir to perform some of the most critical surgeries in [[SMHS Hospital]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/community/chennai-surgeon-comes-to-aid-of-pellet-victims/272662.html |title=Chennai surgeon comes to aid of pellet victims |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date=29 July 2016 |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/kaniyakumari-doctors-mission-kashmir-illuminating-lives-of-pellet-victims|title=Kaniyakumari doctor's mission Kashmir: Illuminating lives of pellet victims|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> in [[Srinagar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/plight-of-kashmiri-youth-suffering-from-pellet-injuries-tragic-says-doctor-dr-s-natarajan-pune-3002935/ |title=Plight of Kashmiri youth suffering from pellet injuries tragic |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=30 August 2016 |accessdate=30 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/29/world/asia/pellet-guns-used-in-kashmir-protests-cause-dead-eyes-epidemic.html?_r=0 |title=An Epidemic of 'Dead Eyes' in Kashmir as India Uses Pellet Guns on Protesters |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=28 August 2016 |accessdate=28 August 2016}}</ref>
In the [[2016–17 Kashmir unrest]], due to use of [[pellet gun]]s by security forces, many children and youths aged between 10 and 30 got completely or partially blinded, during [[Protest|protests]] and [[Curfew|curfews]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirsolidaritymumbai.wordpress.com/2016/09/|title=September - 2016 - Kashmir Solidarity Group, Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parthmn.in/blinded-by-pellets-kashmiris-wait-for-eye-doctors-from-mumbai-for-help/|title=Blinded by pellets, Kashmiris wait for eye doctors from Mumbai for help - Parth MN}}</ref> More than 1200 cases were registered in hospitals. who were in need of treatment from specialists; otherwise they could lose their vision permanently.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/day20-attention-pellet-victims-call-borderless-world-foundation-for-treatment-112632/|title=#Day20: Attention Pellet Victims! Call Borderless World Foundation For Treatment|date=28 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirreader.com/2016/08/20/dr-natarajan-returning-to-kashmir-for-pellet-victims/|title=Dr Natarajan returning to Kashmir for pellet victims|first=K.|last=Reader|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406225429/https://kashmirreader.com/2016/08/20/dr-natarajan-returning-to-kashmir-for-pellet-victims/|archive-date=6 April 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kadam assisted in [[humanitarian]] efforts with the help of the [[BWF World Ranking|BWF]] by organizing doctors from across [[India]], and asking them to come to [[Kashmir]] to perform eye surgeries for free.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-doctors-a-ray-of-hope-for-victims-of-pellet-guns-4438016/|title=Pune: Doctors a ray of hope for victims of pellet guns|date=21 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/blinded-by-pellets-kashmiris-wait-for-eye-doctors-from-mumbai-for-help-1473603037.html|title=Blinded by pellets, Kashmiris wait for eye doctors from Mumbai for help|website=CatchNews.com}}</ref> [[Dr. S N Natarajan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adityajyoteyehospital.org/|title=Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital|website=adityajyoteyehospital.org}}</ref> at [[Aditya Jyot Hospital]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/archives/pellet-victim-insha-in-mumbai-to-regain-eyesight/ |title=Pellet victim Insha in Mumbai to regain eyesight » Kashmir Media Service |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116185610/https://www.kmsnews.org/archives/pellet-victim-insha-in-mumbai-to-regain-eyesight/ |archive-date=16 November 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> and, Dr. Mahesh P Shanmugam and [[Sankara Eye Foundation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/helping-hands-124413/|title=Helping Hands|date=23 November 2016}}</ref> at L V Prasad Hospital helped with recommending experts and provided free surgeries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/padma-awardee-retina-surgeon-in-kashmir-to-treat-pellet-injuries-1438009|title=Padma Awardee Retina Surgeon in Kashmir To Treat Pellet Injuries|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/Mumbai-docs-treat-pellet-injuries-in-Kashmir/articleshow/53438137.cms|title=Mumbai docs treat pellet injuries in Kashmir|first=Anil |last=Raina |work=Mumbai Mirror |date=28 July 2016}}</ref> Kadam had brought more than a dozen doctors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/news.aspx?news=Attention-pellet-victims-10118|title=Attention pellet victims|last=KNS|date=19 August 2016|website=KNS}}</ref> to Kashmir to perform some of the most critical surgeries in [[SMHS Hospital]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/community/chennai-surgeon-comes-to-aid-of-pellet-victims/272662.html |title=Chennai surgeon comes to aid of pellet victims |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date=29 July 2016 |accessdate=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/kaniyakumari-doctors-mission-kashmir-illuminating-lives-of-pellet-victims|title=Kaniyakumari doctor's mission Kashmir: Illuminating lives of pellet victims|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> in [[Srinagar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/plight-of-kashmiri-youth-suffering-from-pellet-injuries-tragic-says-doctor-dr-s-natarajan-pune-3002935/ |title=Plight of Kashmiri youth suffering from pellet injuries tragic |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=30 August 2016 |accessdate=30 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/29/world/asia/pellet-guns-used-in-kashmir-protests-cause-dead-eyes-epidemic.html?_r=0 |title=An Epidemic of 'Dead Eyes' in Kashmir as India Uses Pellet Guns on Protesters |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=28 August 2016 |accessdate=28 August 2016}}</ref>


=== Rah-e-Niswan ===
=== Rah-e-Niswan ===
[[Rah-e-Niswan]] (women's way), is a [[social entrepreneurship]] campaign in [[Kupwara]]. Initiated by Kadam, it is a project for [[women entrepreneur]]s in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The project trains girls in making [[sanitary napkins]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/news/india/jammu-kashmir-two-women-fight-menstrual-taboo.html|title=In Kashmir, two girls combat menstrual taboo, unhygienic practices|website=theweek.in}}</ref> [[Machine embroidery#Computerized machine embroidery|computerized embroidery]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kashmirmonitor.in/Details/134332/determined-kupwara-girl-earns-name-in-digital-embroidery/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042610/https://www.kashmirmonitor.in/Details/134332/determined-kupwara-girl-earns-name-in-digital-embroidery/ |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> [[stitch (textile arts)|stitch]]ing, [[knitting]], fabric painting, and [[tailoring]].{{dead link|date=August 2020}}<ref>[https://www.randomshouts.in/menstrual-cycle-taboo-kashmir/ ]{{dead link|date=April 2019}}</ref> The aim of the project is to assist them in being self-sufficient and financially independent. Kadam has also helped young girls and boys to find jobs in various cities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afternoonvoice.com/story-two-extraordinary-girls-borderless-foundation.html|title=Story of two extraordinary girls of Borderless Foundation|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
[[Rah-e-Niswan]] (women's way), is a [[social entrepreneurship]] campaign in [[Kupwara]]. Initiated by Kadam, it is a project for [[women entrepreneur]]s in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The project trains girls in making [[sanitary napkins]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/news/india/jammu-kashmir-two-women-fight-menstrual-taboo.html|title=In Kashmir, two girls combat menstrual taboo, unhygienic practices|website=theweek.in}}</ref> [[Machine embroidery#Computerized machine embroidery|computerized embroidery]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kashmirmonitor.in/Details/134332/determined-kupwara-girl-earns-name-in-digital-embroidery/ |title=Determined Kupwara girl earns name in digital embroidery |access-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042610/https://www.kashmirmonitor.in/Details/134332/determined-kupwara-girl-earns-name-in-digital-embroidery/ |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> [[stitch (textile arts)|stitch]]ing, [[knitting]], fabric painting, and [[tailoring]].{{dead link|date=August 2020}}<ref>[https://www.randomshouts.in/menstrual-cycle-taboo-kashmir/ ]{{dead link|date=April 2019}}</ref> The aim of the project is to assist them in being self-sufficient and financially independent. Kadam has also helped young girls and boys to find jobs in various cities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afternoonvoice.com/story-two-extraordinary-girls-borderless-foundation.html|title=Story of two extraordinary girls of Borderless Foundation|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>


=== Jammu Life Line ===
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* CSO Partners Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2009 for transparency, [[accountability]] and best [[documentation]] process in NGO sector in [[India]].<ref name="CSO Partners Award">{{cite web|url=http://www.annualreportawards.org/winners.htm|title=CSO Partners Award}}</ref>
* CSO Partners Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2009 for transparency, [[accountability]] and best [[documentation]] process in NGO sector in [[India]].<ref name="CSO Partners Award">{{cite web|url=http://www.annualreportawards.org/winners.htm|title=CSO Partners Award}}</ref>
* NBC Awards 2017.<ref name="NBC Award">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcaward.in/nominees/adhik|title=NBC Awards|access-date=4 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107013750/http://www.nbcaward.in/nominees/adhik/|archive-date=7 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* NBC Awards 2017.<ref name="NBC Award">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcaward.in/nominees/adhik|title=NBC Awards|access-date=4 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107013750/http://www.nbcaward.in/nominees/adhik/|archive-date=7 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ICA Awards 2016.<ref name="ICA Award">{{cite web|url=http://icaonline.org/honoree/|title= ICA Awards}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://imerit.net/blog/imerit-award-social-entrepreneurship/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117002809/https://imerit.net/blog/imerit-award-social-entrepreneurship/ |archive-date=17 November 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* ICA Awards 2016.<ref name="ICA Award">{{cite web|url=http://icaonline.org/honoree/|title= ICA Awards}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://imerit.net/blog/imerit-award-social-entrepreneurship/ |title=IMerit & Anudip Honored for Social Entrepreneurship &#124; iMerit |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117002809/https://imerit.net/blog/imerit-award-social-entrepreneurship/ |archive-date=17 November 2017 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* Savitri Sanman 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwnEnL0H8dE|title=Savitri Sanman 2016|last=Maharashtra1 Tv|date=18 April 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref>
* Savitri Sanman 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwnEnL0H8dE|title=Savitri Sanman 2016|last=Maharashtra1 Tv|date=18 April 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref>