Calcutta Rescue is a charity based in Kolkata, India, founded by Jack Preger and registered under the West Bengal societies act.
It runs medical, educational and support services to disadvantaged people in West Bengal.
Calcutta Rescue provides completely free healthcare and health education to thousands of poorest individuals in Kolkata and around West Bengal who are suffering from a wide range of conditions and would not otherwise be able to access treatment elsewhere.
Most of the patients who visit have chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes or require expensive drug therapy for cancer, cardiac disease and HIV.The clinic also provides physiotherapy, speech therapy, counselling and support for children with disabilities along with the family.Every patient also attends a health education session covering wide range of topics each time they visit.
It also manages a clinic for people marginalised by HIV/AIDS and has established relationships with the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine and the Medical College Hospital for referrals including counselling, diagnosis, treatment and institution-based care.The charity also runs targeted initiatives to deal with medical conditions which are often present in slum communities including treatment for scabies, worms, lice infestation and Vitamin A deficiency.
Singing, dancing, acting, creative arts are highly valued and students are encouraged to pursue them.