Focus Forum Of Communities United In Service

FOCUS aims to mainstream street children through education, health support, vocational training, supplementary nutrition, micro-enterprise training and financial support.

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About

  • Headquarters

    Kolkata, West Bengal

  • Since

    1985

FOCUS is a voluntary organization registered under the Society Registration Act that has been operating in the slums and shanties of different parts o Read moref Kolkata, especially in the eastern part comprising Tiljala, Dhapa, Tangra, Topsia etc. for over 25 years.


Action

FOCUS implements programs on urban poverty including street children programs, child labor rehabilitation, waste picker rehabilitation, empowerment of poor families through self-help groups, anti-drug and HIV/AIDS programs, and various urban planning initiatives in cooperation with government agencies.

Impact

FOCUS has worked to eliminate child labor in battery breaking in Dhobiatala, Tangra, rehabilitated rag-pickers, provided education and support to working children, and implemented programs for street children, slum development, and women's empowerment across multiple areas of Kolkata.

Vision & Mission

The vision of FOCUS is to improve the quality of life for women and children living in difficult circumstances and mainstream them in society. Their mission is to alleviate the sufferings of underprivileged urban communities in Kolkata.

Milestones & Track Record

FOCUS has completed three decades of service, enriching their experiences by working with and serving destitute, marginalized and vulnerable children such as street children.

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    S/48942

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    WB/2009/0001065

  • FCRA

    147120248

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    (Registered Address) FOCUS6 Tiljala RoadKolkata-700046

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society