Dawn Child Foundation
Promoting Holistic Development through Parental Empowerment in Early Childhood.
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2017
Our organisation aims to address the crucial role of parental education in fostering holistic development in children aged between 3-6 years. It recog Read morenizes the significance of early childhood education, non-violent communication, mindfulness, and self-awareness in shaping a child's cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. The program seeks to collaborate with government schools and teachers to engage parents and empower them with knowledge and skills to create nurturing and supportive home environments for the young ones. Our objectives: - To raise awareness among parents about the importance of early childhood education and its long-term impact on a child's overall development. - To educate parents on non-violent communication techniques, promoting positive parent-child relationships, and effective conflict resolution skills. - To introduce parents to mindfulness practices and self-awareness exercises that can enhance their own well-being and serve as positive role models for their children. - To encourage parents to actively participate in their child's early learning experiences and provide support for their academic and emotional growth.
Issue
The issue that Dawn Child Foundation aims to address is the critical gap in parental support and empowerment during the early childhood phase, particularly within the first 2000 days of a child's life. Research indicates that a significant portion of new parents, approximately one-third, experience caregiver burnout during this crucial period. This burnout stems from the overwhelming responsibilities of parenthood, lack of guidance, and often, inadequate skills to seek support from their immediate family or surroundings. The implications of caregiver burnout are far-reaching, as it not only affects the well-being of parents but also jeopardizes the child's development. When parents face overwhelming stress and lack the tools to cope, there is a heightened risk of the child experiencing toxic stress. This toxic stress can have long-lasting and permanent effects on the child's behavioral, emotional, and cognitive development. Moreover, it is crucial to recognize that the early years of a child's life are a period of extraordinary brain development. Approximately 90% of a child's brain is formed by the age of six, making these early years the foundation for future learning and development. The experiences and support a child receives during this time significantly shape their cognitive and emotional abilities, setting the stage for their entire life. In essence, Dawn Child Foundation seeks to bridge this critical gap by empowering parents with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to provide a nurturing and enriching environment during their child's early years. By doing so, the foundation aims to mitigate caregiver burnout, reduce the chances of toxic stress in children, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential during this crucial developmental phase.
Action
Activities: a) Parental Workshops and Training: - Workshops and training sessions for parents are conducted, delivered by qualified educators and child development experts, to provide them with practical knowledge and skills related to early childhood education, non-violent communication, mindfulness, and self-awareness. - The topics such as the importance of play-based learning, age-appropriate educational activities, fostering creativity, emotional intelligence development, are covered for promoting positive behaviors at home. - Interactive sessions are conducted where parents can practice effective communication techniques and mindfulness exercises. b) Resource Development: - Development and designing of comprehensive educational materials, including handbooks, guidebooks, and online resources, that cover various aspects of early childhood education, non-violent communication, mindfulness, and self-awareness. - Parents are provided with practical tips, activity ideas, and examples of positive parenting practices that they can implement at home. - Endeavour to create content and utilize multimedia platforms, such as videos and audio recordings, to deliver engaging and accessible content to parents. c) Community Engagement: - Collaboration with government schools and teachers to integrate parental education initiatives into the existing early childhood education curriculum. - Organizing community events, parent-teacher conferences, and support groups where parents can connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. - Fostering partnerships with other local NGOs, community organizations, and parenting support networks to expand the reach and impact of the program. d) Monitoring and Evaluation: - Endeavour to establish a system for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, including pre- and post-assessments of parental knowledge, behavior change, and child development outcomes. - Process to collect feedback from parents, teachers, and school administrators to continuously improve the program's content and delivery methods. - Use of data-driven insights to measure the program's impact and identify areas for enhancement or expansion.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
A. Community Engagement (Impact): - Actively engaged with 10+ Anganwadi Centers, 2 MCD Primary Schools, and 60-70 households. - Strengthened community connections and relationships. B. Online Empowerment (Impact): - Successfully delivered online webinars on "Reimagining Parenthood" during the COVID-19 pandemic (Mar-Oct 2020). - Equipped parents with valuable knowledge and resources, even in remote settings. C. Expansion and Collaboration (Impact): - Directly collaborated with Schools and Anganwadi Centers. - Empowered more parents, positively impacting children's development and learning outcomes. D. Local Workforce (Impact): - Recruited 2 dedicated community members as Bachpan Sahayogis. - Created local employment opportunities, strengthening community ties. A. Government Partnership (Outcome): - Submitted a proposal to MCD in Jan 2023. - Received official permission in June 2023 to initiate our project in 10 MCD Primary Schools, validation of our work and expanding our reach. B. Relationship Building (Outcome): - Established meaningful relationships with schools, parents, local elders and NGOs. - A foundation for the success of our intervention. C. Future Impact (Outcome): - Committed to commencing intervention by September 2023. - Ongoing trust and engagement building for substantial future impact. D. Curriculum Development (Outcome): - Actively designing and building a tailored curriculum for our intervention. - Ensuring effectiveness and relevance for maximum impact on parents, children, and the community.
Programs
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Misson MCD - Parental Empowerment Program
At Dawn Child Foundation, we believe that a child's journey to success begins at home. Our Early Childhood Parental Empowerment program is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to nurture their child's holistic development. Through workshops, personalized home support, and active community engagement, we foster healthier parent-child bonds, reduce stress, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Join us in shaping a brighter future for our children. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We can not do it alone, your partnership is the key to making this vision a reality.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
0-5
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AALCM2386B
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Registration ID
U74999DL2017NPL311149
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2022/0312389
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12A
AALCM2386BE20221
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80G
AALCM2386BF20221
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00033034
Location
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Headquarters
Dawn Child Foundation, Shivalik A Block, 206 Second Floor, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 110017
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Financial Details
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2021-22
IncomeRs.131,200ExpensesRs.75,400Admin ExpensesRs.31,900Program ExpensesRs.43,500Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.67,000ExpensesRs.143,410Admin ExpensesRs.44,769Program ExpensesRs.98,641Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.