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Lost your job? You're not alone.

HireTheFire connects people who have lost their jobs with temporary and permanent roles at partner companies, and gives short-term financial support to those who need it most while they get back on their feet.

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What we do

Three ways we help you get back up

Losing a job hits your income, your confidence and your family all at once. We work on all three.

Jobs: temporary & permanent

We partner with MNCs and growing companies to place people into contract, project and permanent roles that match their skills. No fees for job seekers, ever.

Short-term support

For those in genuine need, a fixed monthly support amount for a limited period (up to a few months), paid directly to their bank account while they actively search.

Guidance & reskilling

Resume help, interview practice and mentoring from industry professionals who volunteer their time, so you walk into your next interview ready.

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The process

From job loss to a new job

Simple, respectful and transparent, with the same steps for everyone.

Register

Tell us about your skills, experience and situation. It takes five minutes.

Verify

Our team checks your details and job-loss proof so support reaches genuine cases.

Match

We share your profile with partner companies that have suitable openings.

Support

If eligible, monthly support continues while you job-hunt, until you're placed or the period ends.

I know the pain of losing a job. No one should have to face it alone.

Losing a job is more than a gap in your resume. It's the EMI that's due, the school fees, the silence at home, and the doubt that creeps in after every rejection.

I started HireTheFire because I have felt that pain. I believe that if every working professional gives a little (just ₹100 a month), together we can hold up the people who fall, until they're standing again.

We're building partnerships with companies across India so that a layoff becomes a turning point, not a dead end.

— Vishnuvarthan, Founder

Impact calculator

See what small contributions can do

India has about 7.98 crore salaried employees in the formal sector (EPFO members). Move the sliders to see how many families we can support together.

80,000
0.1% of India's formal-sector employees
₹100
₹100 is the minimum. Many give more.
₹10,000
3 months
Quick picks:
Collected every month₹80 lakh
Collected every year₹9.6 crore
Families supported every year3,200each receiving ₹10,000 a month for 3 months

If just 1 in 1,000 working Indians gives ₹100 a month, we can support 3,200 families every year.

Be one of them: contribute now

Illustration only. Source for employee count: EPFO contributing members (~7.98 crore, Sept 2026). Families are calculated on 85% of collections; up to 15% funds our operations team. Actual support depends on contributions received.

An appeal to every professional

Standing together through uncertain times

In today's volatile market, a layoff can reach any of us, whatever our role, experience or organisation. A sudden loss of employment should never be allowed to unravel a family's stability or a person's dignity.

As working professionals, we have both the ability and the responsibility to stand by one another. Alongside managing our own finances prudently and building personal safety nets, a modest, regular contribution to a shared fund (starting from just ₹100 a month, and as much more as you wish to give) can make a decisive difference to a fellow professional going through the most difficult phase of their career.

HireTheFire is built on a simple principle: when we support each other today, we are all supported tomorrow. The help you extend now may one day be the help that reaches you or someone you care about.

We sincerely invite employees of every organisation to join this movement as monthly contributors, volunteers or mentors. Together, we can ensure that no one has to face job loss alone.

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Get involved

Join HireTheFire

We're completing our NGO registration. Sign up now and we'll reach out as soon as we go live.

Become a HireTheFire volunteer

We're building our founding volunteer team right now. Whether you can give two hours a month or ten, your experience can help someone get back to work. Choose everything you'd like to help with.

We'll contact you on WhatsApp or email within a few days to welcome you to the team.

Register as a job seeker

Free, confidential, and only shared with partner companies with your permission.

Contribute in 30 seconds

Minimum ₹100 a month, and as much as you wish beyond that. Scan the QR code with GPay, PhonePe, Paytm or any UPI app.

1 · Your details
2 · Amount per month
Optional · Support our team

Add a little extra to help pay the people who verify cases, build company tie-ups and keep our accounts. This is completely optional.

3 · Scan & pay
₹100
₹100 to the Family Support Fund
Pay with GPay / UPI app

On a phone? Tap the button. On a computer? Scan with your phone.

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Our promise

Every rupee, accounted for

85%+Straight to familiesAt least 85% of general contributions go directly to people who have lost their jobs.
2Separate fundsA Family Support Fund and an Operations Fund, kept and reported separately, so you always know where your money went.
15%Maximum for operationsSalaries for our small team, verification, audits and tools are capped at 15%, topped up only by optional team contributions and sponsors.
Monthly reportsWe'll publish money received, support paid out and operating costs, every month.
Direct to bankSupport goes straight to the beneficiary's account. No cash, no middlemen.
Free for job seekersWe never charge the people we help. Fair, fixed rules apply equally to everyone.
Transparency dashboard

Every rupee in, every rupee out

Money collected, support paid to families, salaries and every other cost, published every month. Nothing hidden.

Last updated: –Audited by: –
Total collected₹0All income, all funds
Paid to families₹00 families supported
Salaries paid₹00% of total collected
Other operating costs₹0Audit, software, travel, rent
Balance in bank₹0Family fund ₹0 · Operations ₹0
People placed in jobs0Temporary + permanent

Where the money came from

Where the money went

Month by month

MonthCollectedPaid to familiesSalariesOther costsFamiliesPlaced

Reporting begins once our NGO registration and bank account are active. The first monthly report will appear here, and every month after that.

Work with us · Paid roles

Join the HireTheFire team

We're building a small, dedicated paid team. Roles open in phases as our funds grow, and we publish every salary range openly.

Programme Coordinator

Opening first · Part-time

Runs day-to-day operations, volunteers and monthly reporting.

₹25,000 – ₹35,000 / month (full-time equivalent)

Caseworker

Phase 2

Verifies applicants, checks job-loss proof and follows up until each person is placed.

₹18,000 – ₹25,000 / month

Partnerships & CSR Lead

Phase 2

Builds tie-ups with hiring companies, workplace giving drives and sponsors.

₹30,000 – ₹40,000 / month

Accounts & Admin Executive

Phase 2

Bookkeeping, donor receipts, records and compliance files.

₹18,000 – ₹25,000 / month

Outreach & Social Media

Phase 3

Social media, workplace campaigns and volunteer recruitment.

₹18,000 – ₹22,000 / month
Salary transparency: all team salaries are paid only from the Operations Fund (capped at 15% of general contributions, plus optional team add-ons and sponsor income). The Family Support Fund is never used for salaries. Total salaries paid are published in our monthly reports. Final pay depends on experience and available funds.

Apply for a role

Tell us which role interests you. We'll contact you when it opens.

Sponsors & advertising

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Put your brand in front of working professionals, employers and job seekers, and show that your company stands with people who've lost their jobs. Sponsorship and ad income helps pay our team, so more of every public contribution reaches families.

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FAQ

Questions

Is HireTheFire a registered NGO?

Our registration is in progress. We'll publish our registration details on this page once approved. Until then we are only collecting sign-ups and pledges, not money.

How much should I contribute?

The minimum is ₹100 a month. Beyond that, it's entirely up to you: contribute whatever you comfortably can, as much as you wish. Every rupee goes towards supporting people who have lost their jobs.

Does HireTheFire pay salaries?

Yes. Running this properly needs a small paid team: caseworkers who verify applications, coordinators who build company tie-ups, and accountants who keep us compliant. Their salaries come from the Operations Fund, capped at 15% of general contributions and supported by optional team add-ons and sponsors. Every salary is reported in our monthly accounts.

How much does the team earn?

We publish salary ranges for every role in our Careers section, from ₹18,000 to ₹40,000 a month depending on the role. Salaries are paid only from the Operations Fund, never from the Family Support Fund, and totals are shown in our monthly reports.

Can my company sponsor our team?

Yes. Companies and individual patrons can sponsor a staff role or our operating costs directly, so that more of every public contribution reaches families. Use the "Hire through us" form to get in touch.

Will my donation be tax-deductible?

We're applying for 80G approval. Once it's granted, donors will receive receipts they can use for tax deduction. We'll confirm before collecting any donation.

Who can get financial support?

People who have recently lost their job, can show proof of it, and are in genuine financial need. Support is a fixed amount for a limited period, and continues only while the person is actively looking for work.

Do I have to pay anything to register for jobs?

No. HireTheFire is completely free for job seekers.

Why are there Google ads on this site?

Ad income helps pay our operating costs, so more of every contribution reaches families. Ads are shown by Google and clearly labelled "Advertisement". Ad income is shown separately on our transparency dashboard.

Privacy & cookies

We use your details only to run HireTheFire's programmes. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies lets it and its partners serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out of personalised advertising in Google's Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).

How is my personal information used?

Only to help you find work and assess support. We share your profile with a partner company only with your permission, and we never sell your data.