My Perch
At My Perch, our mission is to create a safe space where young people can express themselves, discover their potential, and improve their mental well-being through creative and innovative activities.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2015
For the past eight years, My Perch has worked with children and youth and provided a nurturing and safe environment where kids can dive into music, da Read morence, and theatre, offering them a sanctuary for learning, creativity, and self-expression. My Perch takes a preventive approach to youth development rather than a reactive one. Spaces for self-expression can play a crucial role in offering young people creative outlets to navigate the complex challenges on their path. Being mindful of the significant hurdles they face on the path to a safe and healthy adulthood. We use the power of art, creativity, and expression as therapeutic tools for mental health improvement, and provide a safe and supportive environment for youth to internalize and articulate their emotion My Perch has made a profound impact on the lives of numerous children, witnessing revolutionary outcomes. Many of our program alumni have since blossomed into accomplished artists, pursuing careers as full-time musicians, artists, and chefs. My Perch proudly owns its own community band and an art and craft shop, both thriving under the management and ownership of our talented former participants.
Issue
Adolescents living in poverty face significant challenges in accessing quality education and making the most of the educational opportunities available to them. Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the economic spectrum, children are weighed down by family responsibilities, leading them to miss out on genuine play, rest and relaxation. This early exposure to the fast-paced and stressful nature of adult life starts at increasingly younger ages. Their daily existence is marred by the unavailability of parental guidance, constant exposure to crime, enduring abuse within the confines of their homes, and an enduring scarcity of basic resources. These harsh realities consistently place these young individuals in a perpetual state of vulnerability, facing a myriad of emotional and behavioral challenges that significantly impact their well-being and development.
Action
Our mission is to offer a safe space for children and youth by promoting mental well-being through creative engagement. We strive to foster resilience, inspire self-expression, and create a supportive environment that enables their emotional and psychological growth.
Cause Area
Impact
My Perch has made a profound impact on the lives of numerous children, witnessing revolutionary outcomes. Many of our program alumni have since blossomed into accomplished artists, pursuing careers as full-time musicians, artists, and chefs. My Perch proudly owns its own community band and an art and craft shop, both thriving under the management and ownership of our talented former participants. Driven by their demonstrable success in their initial location, My Perch is committed to expand their impact by reaching out to even more at-risk youth. Our vision transcends individual achievements; we aspire to collaborate with other NGOs and institutions, extending our workshops to youth residing across various slum communities. Through our efforts as a collective, we aim to replicate the transformative power of creative engagement, encouraging more young individuals to unlock their potential and forge resilient futures.
Programs
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Express
StateSummary- Children aged 7–13 are in a critical developmental stage characterized by rapid cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Understanding and addressing their mental health needs during this period is essential for fostering resilience and well-being. Through this project, we aim to improve the psychosocial well-being of children living in poverty who have limited access to mental health care. The project aims to deliver innovative, art-based therapy to children at risk.
Target Beneficiaries-Youth (17–20-year age group) from marginalized and lower socioeconomic communities in Noida.
Goal -To improve the psychosocial well-being of children living in poverty by providing innovative art-based therapy.
Rationale- Children living in poverty are often exposed to a range of stressors that can negatively impact their development and mental health. These stressors can affect cognitive, emotional, and social development, leading to long-term consequences.
The adversities they encounter significantly shape their experiences, compelling us to address these critical issues with urgency and compassion. It is critical that children have the tools and platforms they need to express and understand their feelings, as well as make sense of confusing emotions that are often difficult to articulate. Art therapy has proven to be extremely beneficial for children, improving their quality of life, self-esteem, and overall social, emotional, and psychological health.Sessions will enhance self-expression and help children communicate thoughts and feelings, improving social interactions and relationships with peers and adults. Creative activities will foster self-awareness, encouraging personal growth and a stronger sense of agency. And achieving creative goals boosts self-esteem by providing a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
Impact Metrics
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The Following Evaluation Methods Will Be Used to Measure the Impact of the Project. 1- Emotive Measurements- Emotion Thermometers (Pre and Post-Check
Program Name
Express
Year-wise Metrics
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
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
AAETM2938H
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Registration ID
1508/2015-16/Book-IV
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12A
AAETM2938HE20211
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80G
AAETM2938HF20211
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust