Empowering Children
We provide full care and protection to street children through varied child-centric programmes.
Our Impact Since the inception of SBT in 1988, we have provided holistic support to street and working children in India.
Children Supported
Shelter Provided
Literacy Programme
Formal Schooling
Reunited with Family
Vocational Training & Jobs
Our Programmes Through our child-centric programmes, we provide essential resources to street children to ensure they have access to their basic rights.
Children on the streets live in unsanitary conditions and are prone to various infections and diseases. Therefore, regular medical...
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Street children can be categorized as the most marginalised section of society. They live on the cruel, unfeeling streets of...
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Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) started as a daycare centre for street children. Over a period of time, we realised that a safe space is the most critical need for any child to realise their full potential.
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Every day, more than 50 children migrate with/without the company of a responsible adult(s) from the hinterlands of India into the capital city, New Delhi.
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Awards & Recognition A Special Jury Award by NITI Aayog to Dr. Praveen Nair for her work with street children
Jamnalal Bajaj Award for outstanding contribution in the field of development and welfare of women and children
International Spotlight Award from National Arts and Humanities Youth Program, White House, Washington, USA
The National Award for Child Welfare 2011 honoured to Salaam Baalak Trust
Kiran Life Time Award for outstanding work with women and children, India
UNAIDS Civil Society Award for outstanding commitment & support to fight against HIV/AIDS, India
Chirayushya Samman & ANUGRAH by National Institute of Social Defence & Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, India
Delhi State Award for the best work done in the field of child welfare, India
Making a Difference Award from Children's Hope, New York
Success Stories 
Khushboo completed her graduation from Indian Institute of Craft & Design and is now working as a designer at the well-known store, Shades of India.
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Suman completed her graduation from IP College for Women, University of Delhi. She is also a Gandhi Fellowship recipient and is currently working towards the education of children in a village in Uttarakhand.
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Danish lived on the streets as a ragpicker and polished shoes for a living. Today, he is the Co-Founder and Director of Street Connections company, a social enterprise that helps SBT beneficiaries and runs ethical tourism with a small Bed and Breakfast for tourists.
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Rekha came to SBT when she was 12 years old as her mother did not have the financial or emotional means to support her. Today, she has completed her Bachelor's in Spanish and has embarked on a new journey.
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Mritunjay worked at a jewellery shop as a child so he ran away from home. Today, Mritunjay has completed Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory from Lovely Professional University. He is currently working as a Medical Lab Superintendent with the Indian Railways.
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City Walk The Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk is a guided tour of almost two hours conducted by children who used to live in the streets of Delhi before joining our Trust.
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