Keep No child Hungry

Impact

Yashika is 11 years old and studying 6th standard at the Bharathi Primary School of Reddypatti. Her family resides in the Adi Dravidar colony. Her father after becoming infected with HIV/AIDS and has been undergoing the Anti Retro Viral Therapy for the last six years. She too is under ART regimen for the last one year. Yashika belongs to the community of Schedule caste which is considered the lowest and untouchables in the Hindu caste hierarchy.The exclusion of the community and individuals belonging the considered to be low is not very rigid in the urban centres. But in the rural belts like the region where Yashika's family reside, the rigidity on caste system is still very much prevalent. And that is the reason why families of Scheduled castes like that of Yashika's can only live in the secluded settlements located faraway from the village proper. When already being forced to be in a socially excluded life deprived of many rights, living with HIV/AIDS is terribly added burden.Under the circumstances, the Nutrition Support for a month provided to Yashika will be considered as a Panacea by her parents.

About The Program

Mission: Keep No Child Hungry

About The NGO

Guardians of Dreams is a registered non-profit organization working to establish universal access to quality child care across Child Care Institutions like orphanages/children's homes, open shelters etc. across the country. The NGO firmly believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood. By enabling Child Care Institutions, Guardians of Dreams increases their resources and improves the care quality to ensure children achieve positive life outcomes. The NGO currently operates across 3 districts - Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi.These are the Programs of the NGO :- - The Guardians Financial Aid Programme aims to build a safety net for children living in Children's Homes by enabling them to buy adequate food supplies for a nutritious diet, as well as cover the rent and maintenance cost to provide a safe space for the children to live in. The program aims to support 500 children living in Children's Homes in Bangalore and Cochin. This support will enable the caregivers to do what they do best - to focus on creating a safe and happy environment for children to grow up in.- Infrastructure Upgrade: Improves standards of safety, sanitation & space utilization by renovating existing children's homes to create a nurturing environment.- Guardians' Scholastic Awards: Empowers young achievers from 10th & 12th grades through a financial support program that enables smooth transition during their final years in the children's home.- After-School Education: Bridges foundational learning gaps by providing supplementary support and access to technology to ensure academic excellence.