National Education Day is an occasion that commemorates the need for all children to be educated. Unfortunately, education for street children is still not a reality in most parts of India. The number of children living on the streets and working hard to survive has been steadily rising. Education is not even on their radar amidst the […]
Read More »India has a large population of street children. Using India’s massive rail system, children run away from their homes to escape abuse, violence, and poverty. They travel to big cities in the hopes of leaving that overwhelmingly difficult life behind, only to find themselves in the underbelly of the streets, alone and deprived. When thousands […]
Read More »Street children are a reality and their existence must be acknowledged as a first step. There are millions of children living on the streets of India, without any adult supervision or support from society. These children are deprived of any of the basic rights – they do not have access to proper education, daily meals, […]
Read More »International Volunteer Day is commemorated on 5th December. Volunteering is an exhilarating experience that can truly evolve the volunteer and help make a difference. Choosing the organization to volunteer with can be quite a turning point for anyone, therefore it’s essential to filter the reasons where one wants to volunteer and why. This phase leaves […]
Read More »Diwali is here – the wonderful festival of lights that brings prosperity and joy into our lives. But this is not the case for street children. Millions of children go to work every day to earn daily wages. This is their reality of street children and the reason behind their deteriorating health – mental, physical […]
Read More »All children deserve an environment with love, care, protection, and basic resources. Utilities like a safe shelter, basic education, healthy meals, and healthcare facilities are a must for children across all backgrounds. Unfortunately, this is not the case with street and working children. Education for street children continues to be a distant aspiration. Instead of being […]
Read More »The 5th of September is celebrated as Teacher’s Day. This is a day to celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers who relentlessly strive to ensure that their students have the best of learning experiences. This day is commemorated to highlight the selfless work of teachers who go above and beyond to enrich the […]
Read More »We all know about the existence of street children in India. Their presence is apparent to everyone yet most of us to choose to ignore them. It is a deplorable state of affairs to see how children, who require constant and an abundance of support, are deprived of basic resources and mentorship. They roam around […]
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