Tag: railway stations
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5 fundraisers reuniting and restoring broken families
THESE fundraisers support NGOs that help separated families who experience tumultuous feelings of helplessness and heartache when a child or an elder goes missing or becomes lost on the dangerous streets. The world outside is a harsh place where unexpected things happen, and this is even more true for vulnerable groups of people such as…
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Railway Children India: an NGO for children fighting against child exploitation
IN the midst of busy railway stations and bus stops, a grim reality unfolds for countless lost and runaway children. Faced with abuse, starvation and the looming threat of trafficking, these vulnerable children navigate dangerous territories, putting their lives at stake. But Railway Children India is an NGO for children who stands as guardians, actively…
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How do we help put India’s railway children back on track?
THOUSANDS of children across the country have made railway platforms their homes, and they survive by begging, rag-picking or doing menial jobs. Many of these railway children end up in stations after fleeing their homes because of poverty, violence or other forms of abuse. But living on the platforms doesn’t mean that they are safe.…