Category: Children
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Aarti for Girls: empowering change in the shadows of injustice
IN the heart of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the NGO Aarti for Girls fights against discriminatory practices that affect women and girls. Amidst this challenging landscape, a beacon of hope emerged in 1992 in the form of the NGO Aarti for Girls. Founded by Sandhya, this organization embarked on a mission to…
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Top 10 NGOs in Uttar Pradesh working for the underprivileged
POVERTY in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, remains a persistent and complex challenge that impacts millions of lives. Despite the state’s significant economic growth and development strides in recent years, a substantial portion of its population continues to live below the poverty line. The state’s diverse landscape presents both urban and rural3 poverty, each…
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Snehwan: Breaking the cycle of poverty and child labour for orphans of farmer suicides
In the desolate and drought prone areas of Maharashtra, farmer suicides have become a painfully reality. Although the issue gets sporadic coverage in newspapers the extent of the problem is rarely highlighted. But behind this lies an even graver issue, the silent crisis of those left behind after a farmer dies by suicide. The issue…
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Snehalaya: providing a cradle of love to silent sufferers – the children of sex workers
WHILE much has been debated and discussed about the women ensnared in the vicious cycle of forced prostitution, an equally heart-wrenching story, which often goes unnoticed, is that of their children, the silent sufferers. Their voices are often muffled, their lives shadowed by the brutalities their mothers face, and their futures jeopardised even before they…
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Team Everest: Empowering dreams, transforming lives
IF you have ever sought a volunteering opportunity with an NGO, it is likely you have come across Team Everest, a nonprofit organisation which has emerged as a testament to the power of compassion and collective action. While setting up the organisation in 2006 its founder Karthee Vidya envisioned a day when every person can…
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Best NGOs for child education in India
Children’s education is the cornerstone of any nation’s progress and development. In India, a country with a population of over 1.3 billion, providing quality education to its children is both a challenge and a necessity. Despite significant advancements in various sectors, the state of children’s education in India continues to face numerous hurdles especially for…
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Sharanalayam: caring for underprivileged children
In the bustling city of Coimbatore, India, lies an NGO that has been transforming the lives of countless underprivileged individuals and families. Sharanalayam, meaning “Abode of Love,” is a beacon of hope, providing shelter, education, and healthcare to those in need. This article sheds light on the remarkable work of Sharanalayam and emphasizes the significance…
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Fighting child labour with education
CHILD labour takes place all around us. Children are commonly employed in restaurants, tea stalls, construction sites, factories and mills. Minors are also used in begging, agricultural labour and as domestic help. These children work in dangerous conditions, handle hazardous equipment and are often treated badly by employers and customers. Without a guardian or parent…
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How malnutrition impacts children
MALNUTRITION remains a pressing issue affecting millions of children in India and leads to severe physical and cognitive developmental challenges. This article explores the impact of malnutrition on children in India and sheds light on the significance of ensuring food safety, leveraging crowdfunding platforms and encouraging charitable donations to combat this crisis. By raising awareness…
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Children’s Day: How to instil the habit of giving in kids
THERE are lots of innovative ways to encourage children to give from a very young age. This Children’s Day, parents can consider ways in which they can teach their young ones to give by supporting charities, taking care of the environment, volunteering for community-based causes, and in many other ways. Educating kids to set aside…
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Is climate change becoming a child rights crisis?
FROM wars to natural disasters and every other crisis in between, children have always been the most vulnerable. Climate change is no exception. The threat posed to youngsters of today and the future by the global warming crisis will worsen unless the world unites and takes emergency and long-term measures. In the just-concluded COP26 UN…
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5 NGOs striving to restore child rights in India
NISHAD was among a group of children rescued by the police after a tip-off from child rights activists in Jaipur. The 12-year-old was kept locked up in a dingy room and forced to work in a bangle factory for 15 hours daily under gruelling conditions. He could not even step out or contact his family.…
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‘Ending child labour must be everyone’s business’
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, Give speaks to child rights activist and Nobel laureate Dr Kailash Satyarthi on the fight against child labour in India and the world. Give India: Soon after you won the Nobel Prize in 2014, you said, “We can end child labour in our lifetime.” Seven…