About
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Headquarters
Thane, Maharashtra
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Since
1993
Aasara is a registered NGO working for street and railway station children since 1993 with the aim of empowering and rehabilitating them back to socie Read morety. Various need-based services like formal and non-formal education, preventive and curative health, recreation, skills development, annual camps, extracurricular activities like yoga are imparted to these children at our Day Care Centres and 24-hours girl's shelter to make them self reliant. It believes that the children have the potential and talents that need to be channelised and it gives them a platform and exposure through its projects and programmes. Vision: to have no street children in our area of work. Mission: To bring meaning into the lives of street children through the animation of sustainable need-based services that empower them to be self-reliant and productive citizens of our society. Some of these children have graduated now employed in reputed organisations whilst some are entrepreneurs and a few are employed abroad.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Programs
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Recreation
Daily indoor and outdoor games such as carom, chess, cricket, football, throw ball, and badminton are organized at scheduled times. Television and music are available for entertainment. Children actively participate in local competitions, fostering teamwork and leadership skills. Additionally, they have access to a mini library at the shelter homes.
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Education
Children receive both formal and non-formal education to prepare them for mainstream schools and ensure their successful completion of schooling. Financial assistance is offered to those continuing to college, while those interested in vocational trades are connected with suitable institutions. Additionally, the organization provides after-school support through study classes conducted by staff and volunteers.
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Preventive and Curative Health
The staff, professionals, and volunteers conduct awareness sessions via media to educate children about health issues and seasonal diseases. Hygiene: Children have access to daily bathing facilities, individual lockers, and an ample supply of clothing and toiletries. Nutrition: Each meal is carefully planned to ensure that children receive the minimum required calorie intake for the day. Medical Aid: Children receive medical attention from public hospitals and clinics when necessary, and periodic check-up camps are organized. Exercise: Children participate in yoga sessions led by trained staff to promote physical well-being.
Leadership Team
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Paulose Parakkadan
Chairman
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Patricia Khan
Board Member
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Joseph Camilo DGama
Secretary
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Sandhya Anthony
Treasurer
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
AABTA0368E
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Registration ID
E-1635 (Thane)
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0171389
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12A
AABTA0368EE20216
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80G
THN/CIT/-II/80 G/933/07-08/2259 dated 11-10-2007
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FCRA
083990074
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
B/24, Praful Nakhawa Chawl, Galli Opp. Peepal Chhaya Ganpati Mandir, Chendani Koliwada, Thane (E) - 400603, Maharashtra, India
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust