An overview
Calcutta Rescue, an Indian NGO is an amalgamation of needed humanitarian services that enables our less-acknowledged counterparts to break free from the shackles of socio-economic hindrances and create dignified living status for themselves.
Headquartered and operational in and around Kolkata, Calcutta Rescue is one of the most credible grassroot NGOs in Kolkata. It was founded by British physician, Dr Jack Preger. He began his work on the pavements of Kolkata 40 years ago and established Calcutta Rescue as a registered Society in 1991. Since then, it has grown to over 200 compassionate employees serving over 50,000 impoverished and destitute people. Calcutta Rescue focuses on the people who are helped by none and to “rescue” them from the consequences of ill-health, illiteracy and poverty through good healthcare, quality education, and income generating skill development.