Ignite Hope and Transform Lives with the Varanasi Burn Institute

The Varanasi Burn Institute (VBI) is establishing India's largest, most advanced burn care hospital—a monumental endeavor designed to combat one of the nation's most devastating health crises. We are not just constructing a building; we are raising a beacon of hope dedicated exclusively to the journey of acute care, treatment and recovery. VBI will deliver state-of-the-art burn care, encompassing everything needed to restore dignity and function:

• Advanced Acute Treatment: Saving lives in the critical early moments.

• Cutting-Edge Reconstructive Surgery: Restoring physical form and future possibilities.

• Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Empowering survivors to thrive emotionally and physically.

• Groundbreaking Research & Training: Developing a national cadre of skilled professionals to expand life-saving expertise.

Our Commitment is Long-Term: We are fiercely committed to the sustained health and well-being of burn survivors. This dedicated hospital is the vehicle for that commitment— a sanctuary where victims find healing, not just immediate aid.

The Urgent Need for Your Partnership:

Thanks to generous initial seed donations, construction is underway. However, to translate this vision into life-saving reality, we face a crucial gap. We urgently require funding to complete and equip this state-of-the-art facility and ensure the long-term sustainability of our specialized programs. Your donation is a direct investment in human potential. It allows us to provide world-class, life-changing care for those who need it most and have the least resources.

Don't just witness the need—be the catalyst for change.
Join us today. Help us save lives, restore futures, and give hope back to millions.

A young girl sitting on a hospital bed with bandages on her arm, wearing a blue and white checked hospital gown, in a room with beige walls and hospital equipment on the wall.
People standing and sitting in a hallway, with sunlight coming through windows at the end of the corridor.
A woman with a bandaged arm sitting on a hospital bed with a healing wound on her face.

How to Donate

•  USA Donors: Donate through Myriad, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for tax-deductible contributions https://www.every.org/varanasi-burn-institute?utm_campaign=donate-link#/donate Funds are transferred to VBI via G.S. Memorial Trust.

•  India Donors: https://gsmemorialtrust.org/donate.html
Donations are tax-exempt under Section 80G.  

•  Other International Donors: Contact us for FCRA-compliant bank details to support VBI. A donor information form will collect relevant details and direct to the appropriate bank information page.

Our Commitment

Every donation directly supports VBI’s mission. We provide regular updates on how your gift is advancing burn care.

The Varanasi Burn Institute is a project of G.S. Memorial Trust, a legal and financial entity registered in India.
Donations from the USA are facilitated through Myriad, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner.