India Sponsorship Committee

Balgram stands as a flagship project, offering a residential haven designed to nurture underprivileged children through a family-based care system, providing them with a supportive environment to learn, grow, and envision their dreams.
Originating in 1967 with merely five children, it has evolved into a thriving village, now home to over 100 children aged 6 to 18 years residing in nine family homes.
Key Attributes:
• Children, ranging from 6 to 18 years old, reside together in Bal Sadans, which function as familial homes within the village.
• Each family unit is overseen by a Sadan Mother, and older children assume roles akin to siblings.
• Household tasks and responsibilities are shared equitably among all children, instilling a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Alongside formal education, ample opportunities for skill development are provided.

Antar Bharti Balgram School upholds the belief that education serves as a fundamental pillar in shaping a progressive society. The school is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives quality education, fostering informed, compassionate, and capable individuals who contribute positively to society.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive education encompassing both academic and personal support within and beyond classroom confines.
• Competent teaching staff composed of trained graduates.
• Regular training programs to keep educators updated with the latest methodologies.
• Providing formal education tailored to match age-appropriate scholastic and physical development.
• English medium instruction following the SSC curriculum.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and technological resources promoting educational and sporting activities.
• Encouraging emotional skills development to nurture robust social relationships.

ISC has been dedicatedly working with the children of brick kiln labourers in and around Pune for the past 40 years, striving to break the cycle of exploitative labour for the younger generation. Presently, the outreach extends to more than 3,000 vulnerable children annually, aligning with the vision of a society where every child can exercise their rights freely.
Key Features:
• Non-Formal Education -
• Safe learning environments established for marginalized children.
• Efforts to minimize dropouts and support continuous learning for vulnerable children.
• Life Skills Initiative -
• "Jasa Mi Tashi Ti" program focusing on teaching gender equality.
• Conducting sensitivity training for boys to view girls as equal individuals.
• Protection Initiative -
• Aiming to prevent child abuse, in line with the national campaign against child labour.
• Establishing secure environments, especially for girls, to prevent school dropouts.

Saksham represents an empowerment initiative crafted to identify and guide young individuals towards financial self-reliance. By employing comprehensive interventions that acknowledge their diverse backgrounds and experiences, the program strives to foster self-sufficiency in participants, positioning them as role models for future generations. The programme operates at the Pune ISC Centre, benefiting young women in Yerwada, Lohiya Nagar, and Vishrantwadi areas within Pune.
Activities:
1. Professional Training – Tailoring -
• Provision of 15 sewing machines to train young women in tailoring.
• Creation and marketing of masks, bags, gift items, apparel, and home decor.
2. Skill Development – Accounting and Photography -
• Career-focused courses in Accounting, MS-CIT, and Tally ERP aligned with the government’s Skill Development Drive.
• Collaboration with SNDT University for courses in Office Administration, Account Executive, and Tailoring.
• Certified photography course

Sarathi is a comprehensive settlement program tailored for ISC children, focusing on facilitating their career advancement towards achieving financial independence.
Key Features: Sarathi is structured in stages to cater to children at appropriate ages with the necessary tools:
• Aarambh stage (ages 14 to 18): Aims to prepare, inform, and equip children with essential knowledge to make well-informed choices.
• Pragati stage (ages 18 to 21): Aims to support and encourage educational and career decisions by providing consistent guidance and mentorship for stability and success.
• Aatmanirbhar stage (21 and beyond until employment): Ensures readiness and awareness among young adults to independently pursue their careers and lives.