Jamghat

Jamghat is a registered NGO that offers opportunities for street children and society to come together and make a positive change in each other’s lives. Jamghat provides an opportunity for children to leave the streets, be educated and receive vocational training while sharing their stories with volunteers. These volunteers come to offer guidance, care and organize empowering workshops for the children.

Through Theatre, Nightwalks, a Residential Home and Day Care Centre, the goal of Jamghat is to build respect for street children within society until the ‘street’ identity is removed and the children are active participants in a world that previously chose to ignore them. Established in 2003, Jamghat comprises of young adult professionals and volunteers with a variety of skills and experiences.  

Its mission is to provide an environment where street children can evolve as physically and emotionally healthy, self-dependent individuals, living a life of their choice. It uses street and stage theatre to nurture self confidence in the children and build awareness in society on key social issues related to street children.

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Support Foundation

 

By: Kimberley

Support Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization, formed by professionals from diversified fields but with one vision to work for the mental well being of the people of different areas of the society irrespective of age, sex and religion. At Support foundation they firmly believe that-

"Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone."

Their primarily focuses is on needful & effective grass root level working in the field of mental health & persons suffering from temporary & permanent mental and physical disability. At Support foundation they focus on situation based customized low cost but effective working plan towards the cause, so that their limited funds can be utilized for larger group of children & adults suffering from mental illness and disabilities.

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Search Years : Igniting Young Minds

By: Kanika Kakkar

Search Years vision is to create a positive environment where children and young people can realize their full potential, take control of their lives and interact with the world around them. Its mission is to research, create, develop and employ such innovative mediums and tools that make the process of learning inspiring, impaction and above all, full of wonderment and fun for our partners – children.

Search Years partners with young minds through the stages when they begin to question and search for answers. They understand that development of a child should not only be on a physical and mental level, but spiritual, personal and social planes too, SY through education raises awareness about social issues and motivates young people to be the engines of change. Search Years partners with individuals, corporate and organizations to have them share their knowledge equity by placing highly qualified and motivated educators from the community in government schools to improve the quality of education in the under- served and challenging schools. 

Their volunteer educators from the community engage in active teaching of academic, environmental, cultural and art education by using creative tools, interactive mediums and play, thereby enhancing impact and wonder in the learning process.

SY works in government schools, to make education meaningful and fun, improve student enrollment and attendance and bring down school drop-out rate by adopting teaching methodologies that inspire a sense of discovery and transform learning into a joyous experience for children. They infuse quality in education through creative and innovative methods of delivering the content based on the syllabus drawn by the concerned boards of education.

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SUKRUPA

By:Shubhendu Shekhar

SUKRUPA mission is to create a pathway to a dignified life for marginalized Indians who are below the poverty line. Its mission is to help underprivileged children escape a background of poverty, slum life, illiteracy and ignorance, replacing these challenges with hope and opportunities available to mainstream children.  

SUKRUPA works with more than 400 children from the slums in and around R.T. Nagar, Bangalore and offers the programs ranging in many disciplines like residential program, school program,  program for school dropouts and leadership program. Sukrupa is a 10 year old, registered non-profit charitable organization that addresses the socio-economic development of the disadvantaged in urban and rural Bangalore, India. 

SUKRUPA works with deprived children and young adults, providing a secure environment, schooling and skills training that enable them to escape poverty, slum life, illiteracy, and ignorance. Sukrupa breaks the poverty cycle for these individuals and their families by creating opportunities so that they are able to integrate fully as participants and contributors in mainstream society.

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Kilikili : breaking barriers through play

by: Shubhendu Shekhar

Kilikili in Kannada means the warbling laughter of a child is formed by parents of children with special needs, driven by volunteers and supported by professionals that aim to create inclusive play spaces that will be accessible to all children, regardless of their ability.

Kilikili aims to create play spaces that will be accessible to all children, regardless of their ability and in so doing, lay the foundations of a more inclusive society that does not discriminate or exclude on the basis of ability.

Its mission is to create an inclusive society where all children, all people are respected for their unique abilities, where diversity is viewed as a societal strength, to promote and fulfill the rights of all children with disabilities to inclusive play and recreation and to partner and collaborate with children; with parents, teachers, special educators, medical professionals and other caregivers of children; and with local Municipalities and other relevant government departments, corporate organizations, civil society groups, resident welfare associations, youth and women's groups and the likes in ensuring that children of all abilities have access to play and recreation.

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Karm Marg

 - inputs by Kanika Kakkar

Karm Marg, a non-governmental organization, started in 1997 is committed to the cause of supporting disadvantaged children and young adults. Set in the outskirts of New Delhi, Karm Marg runs a home, Karm Gaon, which provides a loving space for such children to live, study, work and play together in.

The focus groups for Karm Marg are disadvantaged children, young adults and economically backward rural women from villages near the campus. The products made by these people are sold under the brand Jugaad. It’s worth noting that most of the Jugaad products utilize as much recycled and reused raw material as possible.

Karm Marg also imparts training in mainstream education, medical care, counseling, health and hygiene advocacy, sports, visual & performing arts besides providing shelter to the needy children. 

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Odanadi

with inputs: Bindu N. D. 

Odanadi was founded 20 years ago by two former journalists Stanly and Parashuram while researching a story on the streets of Mysore. It has three offshore branches at UK, Netherlands & US. 

Odanadi rescue and rehabilitate individuals who have been trafficked, prostituted, enslaved or abused. It offers them a home, counselling, an education and career opportunities. 

Its aim is to create a global movement to combat human trafficking, child exploitation and sexual violence, to rescue, protect and rehabilitate victims of trafficking and help them lead free, independent lives and to ensure that perpetrators of trafficking are brought to justice. 

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Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya

With Inputs: Ira Swasti

The Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya (KSV), located in Kalkeri, Dharwad district, Karnataka, provides a musical and academic education to one hundred and sixty children. In addition, food, accommodation, health care and clothing are also provided, and everything is free. There are no fees at all. 

Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya empowers, supports and encourages children from socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to realize their full potential and attain a better life. This is done through an intensive and comprehensive educational program of academics and music which is undertaken in a peaceful rural residential setting.

Through their achievements at KSV the students will be in a position to attain more meaningful livelihoods, thus breaking the cycle of persistent poverty and creating a better future for themselves and their communities. Through their music the children will contribute towards the conservation and diffusion of India’s vast musical heritage. Currently at KSV there are 14 students who are studying higher education courses. 

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Craft Exhibition by Special Children

A craft cum sale exhibition is being organized at Sankalp Day Care Centre where special children will be exhibiting handmade craft products like designer diyas, wall hangings, carry bags, gift envelops, bracelets, anklets, pillow covers etc. It is an opportunity to appreciate the potential of these special children which unveils with a little support from us along with an unmatched spirit to create inspite of their limitations.
They love to make friends. :)

Date: 14 October 

Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Venue: Sankalp Day Care Centre, Mc Robert Hospital, Civil Lines, Kanpur

For more information, contact
Dr Ashish Mishra - 9935030509
Dr Deepti Mishra - 9935130509

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Literacy India

Reporter: Kanika Kakkar

Literacy India, a non-profit organization was set up in 1996 with the objective of empowering underprivileged children and women by making them self-sufficient. Literacy India has clearly set the three E’s as its goal on a process of achieving in next decade i.e., Education, Empowerment and Employment. They endeavor to bridge this gap by imparting quality education and teaching students a variety of vocational skills in performing arts, computer animation, science, technology and vocation etc. 

Literacy India is focused on bringing about a Qualitative change in the lives of underprivileged children by giving a different meaning to education. We are looking at transforming the education landscape by introducing innovative methods of education to give children a wider canvas of exposure in a socio-cultural environment.

Keeping in view the rising problems of population and unemployment, the root cause for which is illiteracy and ignorance, Literacy India has taken on the task of creating awareness on the importance of education for under privileged children and youth.

Literacy India is doing pioneering work experimenting with a totally new educational model. This has been developed from a vision that underprivileged children should be provided an opportunity and a platform to equip them with basic education and also to nurture and develop their latent talents and skills in order to realize their maximum potential.

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Ehsaas

REPORTER: Soubhik Chakrabarti

Ms. Shachi Singh, founder of Ehsaas, many years ago saw a poor boy in ragged clothes trying to sell her a bottle of mineral water. This was one of her first inspiration to change things. She wanted the children to study and enjoy their childhood rather than face inhumanity. From then, her efforts have catapulted the Lucknow railway station from child labor and police atrocities on the children. She opened a NGO called Ehsaas in 2002, and her Ehsaas team has ensured Charbagh railway station has become the first station in the country to be declared child labour free.

Ehsaas focuses on children who live on footpaths and railway stations with an intention to improve their quality of life and also help them lead a life free from police fear. It’s one of the objectives is to create consciousness among the people about the violation of rights of children. And its vision is to be instrumental in creating a society and systems that are child friendly and protective.

Ehsaas came into being with a group of individuals and organisations coming together, committed to make meaningful social change. The organization has representation of individuals from the government, corporate and social development sector. Ehsaas has a strong belief that community participation would bring the desirable change in our society.

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Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram

REPORTER: SHUBHENDU SHEKHAR

Shri. S. V. Iyer and Dr. V. Mangalam, an elderly couple, started Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram in 1945 with just 3 kids and with the blessings of Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh. More popularly known as "Sivananda Ashram/Orphanage/Gurukulam", the organization won “National Award" recognized by the Government of India in 1983.

Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram is a non-profit organization with the primary objective of protecting orphans, destitute women, the physically handicapped, AIDS-affected children, and the elderly. With the experience of more than 60 years of recorded services to thousands of poor orphans, Sivananda Orphanage effectively helps transform/grow these orphans to productive citizens. We not only provide food, education and shelter, but also instil character and morals to help them grow, learn and eventually become independent. 

Started with only three children in a thatched shed, the Gurukulam now has its own buildings and infrastructure and currently looks after 300 children and 80 elderly, all of whom are accepted and cared for with love and affection.  

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Cluny Convent Opportunity School

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Reporter: Ramya Ajay

Cluny Convent Opportunity School was started in June 1982 with seven children. It is integrated with Cluny Convent High School. At present, there are 60 students between the age group of 6 - 15 years who are divided into academic group, non-academic group and the national open school exam group.

The school provides special children the ability to communicate well, to help them and to be independent. Basic vocational training is also provided. The primary aim of educating the mentally retarded children is to make every child reach his or her maximum potential and to make each one as independent and socially acceptable as possible. The school helps to mould these youngsters to live a full life in the modern society as worthy citizens. 

The curriculum is planned and taught through meaningful and varied educational activities. Apart from reading, writing, number concept, time and money value, the children are given all-round formation. To develop Gross Motor and Fine Motor skills, children are engaged in games, sports, yoga & cultural events. They are given training in self help skills, social skills, prevocational skills, recreational skills, arts and crafts etc.

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KHOJ Foundation

Back around 26 November 2005 Khoj started as a small initiative with 3 volunteers at Dilli Haat, providing literacy to 11 children who earned their livelihood by polishing shoes. 

Its vision is to envision a world without apathy and indifference, a society where every individual is aware about social issues and takes responsibility towards these issues. Its objectives are to enable the children on streets to express their thoughts in writing and comprehend the meaning of what they read. To empower the children to explore things in their own right and make decisions which are in harmony with themselves and the society at large. To enable children to earn their livelihood with dignity by developing skills, abilities and talents to better support themselves and their families. Promote volunteerism and a sense of social responsibility amongst people towards the life of the children on streets. 

Till now they have targeted around 120 children at 7 different sites in south Delhi. KHOJ foundation became a support system for the children guiding them towards a dignified life and educational opportunities. Over 1500 volunteers have worked with KHOJ since its inception. 

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SPHOORTI FOUNDATION

SPHOORTI is a non-profit organization working for underprivilegedchildren - orphaned, abandoned, destitute and other vulnerable groups. Their mission is to change lives of such children - by providing them with long-term care. This includes basic needs, education and healthcare, and skills necessary to transform them into responsible citizens.

Through the involvement and support from several individuals, groups of individuals and non-profit organizations in India and abroad, Sphoorti Foundation works for the rehabilitation of children belonging to underprivileged and vulnerable sectionsof the society. They support 140 children; run Children's Homes in three different premises in BN Reddy Nagar near Cherlapally, Hyderabad.

Attending to the children's most basic needs constitutes a vital component of Sphoorti's work. Sphoorti does not compromise with the quality of care and support provided to its children. Once a child's material needs are satisfied, comprehensive rehabilitation requires that we restore a safe and secure childhood to the child. Giving children happiness, security, and a sense of belonging is as much a priority as their academic and professional development.

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