Sponsor homes for orphaned and abandoned children

India is home to 31 million orphans who neither have access to food nor education. With no family or support, these children are deprived of their basic rights and remain marginalised from the rest of society. Horrifyingly, most of them are abused, exploited, and are involved in illegal activities in order to survive on the streets.

There are only 75,000 orphanages and shelters in India, most lacking long term care in a family like setting, counselling, or emotional bonding. Furthermore, adoption rates sit at a very low 0.18%.

Based on the belief that a loving home and family is the right of every child, Udayan Ghars are long term, group residential homes that nurture children without parental care, in a family-like environment, through a strategy called L.I.F.E – Living In Family Environment. There are single and multi- unit Udayan Ghars, wherein 12 children (6-18 years) constitute a unit, allowing individual attention to each child. This ‘Group Care’ model ensures children are loved and cared for by a group of Mentor Parents – long term volunteers, with the help of a team of caregivers, social workers, and mental health professionals. Udayan Ghars are located in middle-class neighbourhoods to help children integrate with mainstream society. Children receive quality education in some of the best schools. Once they reach the age of 18 years, they are supported through our Aftercare Programme and continue with higher education or vocational training towards economic independence.

Since its inception in 1996, Udayan Ghars have nurtured 1436 children. Presently, 194 children (143 girls & 51 boys) live at our 17 Udayan Ghars, in 4 states - Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan and 45 young adults are being supported through our Aftercare Programme. By donating Rs. 5,000, you can support and improve the education, daily nutrition, and confidence of one of our children.