Mission No child homeless

Impact

"Surabhi (name changed) lives in a Childcare Institution (CCI) in a village in Maharashtra. She is 14 years old. Her parents are farmers and have an unstable income. As they find it hard to provide for her, she lives in the Childcare Institution. The institution has enrolled Surabhi in school. This makes Surabhi the first generation in her family who is able to get an education. The CCI fulfills her basic needs. However, Surabhi had little wishes that any normal young child has.Her little wishes were a new pair of clothes for a festival and a pair of shoes. But, with the limited support that the CCI had, these had to remain unfulfilled.Surabhi received a pair of denim jeans and tee shirts. Surabhi was overjoyed at this gift. She then confessed to the caretakers that she secretly dreamt of wearing western outfits. She had never spoken to anyone about this as it seemed like a far-fetched dream that would never come true. The new clothes were sheer joy and surprise on the innocent faces of the children. She was thrilled, and her confidence grew with a small gift like new clothes.Like Surabhi, many other children at rural CCIs are eagerly waiting to receive their first sets of new clothes and footwear. These will go a long way in building their self-esteem and confidence!**You can also help poor children like Surabhi with gifts like clothes and footwear that they crave for. You can help in bringing joy to the lives of more children. You can give with confidence because every program listed is [GIVEASSURED](https://www.giveindia.org/giveassured).**"

About The Program

Deepalaya's 'Mission No Child Homeless'

About The NGO

Deepalaya is a New Delhi based organization with projects being implemented across north India. The organization is working dedicatedly towards improving the lives of children in vulnerable conditions. They believe that sensitisation of the community is the approach through which empowerment, capacity building and social transformation can be achieved. One of their projects is the Institutional Care programme where they provide shelter, care and a homely atmosphere, all aimed towards a dignified life for children from difficult circumstances. These range from street and run-away children, victims of child abuse, children of lifetime convicts, children of HIV+ and AIDS patients, children of sex workers, and other vulnerable categories. These children belong to deprived backgrounds ? on an emotional, physical and social front. When brought under the care of Deepalaya, they receive overall rehabilitation support to help overcome the deprivation in their life. Healthy nutritious meals are one component of this rehabilitation process. In addition, the emotional, social, academic/vocational rehabilitation also take place through facilities available on campus, as well as in the nearby town of Tauru. Mr. A J Philip is the CEO of the organisation, after having served as the president of the organisation for more than 20 years. Mr. Philip served Deepalaya since it started operations in 1979, with the sole intention of providing quality education at affordable costs. The motto is to enable the child look beyond slums.