This is a sample description for education. For the purpose of testing I will use the word EducationEducationEducationEducation.

Education

This is a sample description for Human Rights. For the purpose of testing I will use the word Human RightsHuman RightsHuman Rights.

Human Rights

Rajni Singh 

Right to free and compulsory education is a constitutional basic right of every child in the age group 6-14 years in India. Though this is still a far stretched idea for many children from poor and marginalised backgrounds of the city of Kolkata, West Bengal where Hope Kolkata Foundation has been working.First generation learners from extremely poorer backgrounds face challenges of continuing schooling due to lack of supervision and coaching support from their parents and purely due to lack of educational environment at their homes. This is coupled with the fact that many of these children may come from broken families where a single parent is trying to make ends meet for all family members.Continuing education becomes especially difficult for children in the age group of 14-18 who are pressurized to take earning and responsible roles at a tender age and as a result drop-out from school. In many cases, their dreams are shattered due to a lack of economic support to continue their secondary education. 
 Hope Kolkata Foundation’s holistic education programme for the underprivileged children in the slums of Kolkata and Howrah, ensures basic educational rights of children between the age group 6-18 years. The organisation supports out of school children and also school goers who live below poverty line and/or of single parents by helping them continue and complete their education, their future dreams and aspirations for a better life. HKF makes school going fun for children through the use of interactive teaching-learning materials for improved learning and retention, school libraries are turned into learning hubs for children to grasp and gain knowledge beyond just school textbooks. Also, first-generation learners are provided with coaching/remedial education support to reduce their chances of dropping out of school. Many are hand-held through financial sponsorship to continue and excel in higher education as costs for books, stationery and subject wise coaching become more expensive at this time. HKF also focuses its attention on young children in the age group 3-5 by running Crèches enabling early childhood education and facilitate their timely preparation and admission into primary schooling. Beyond these, HKF supports government schools with learning resource centres for children who may have learning difficulties. 
 Hope Kolkata Foundation’s, holistic education programme since inception has positively impacted the lives of 48,888 children in the age group 3-18 in Kolkata and Howrah Districts. A glimpse of the impact is shared through a success story of Rohan here. Rohan (name changed) is 13 years old and his father is a daily wage earner. His mother earns a meagre income by stitching clothes from home. Rohan was forced to leave his education due to poverty. When Rohan was identified from the community as a dropout, HKF teachers spoke to him and found him interested in pursuing his studies. HKF team then motivated his parents, identified a Government school for Rohan and readmitted him. HKF teachers also helped him by providing remedial support to catch up in school as he had left school studies 6 months before readmission. Finally, in the annual examination of Class VII he secured the second position in his class. Rohan has regained faith in his abilities and looks forward to continuing his education. You can help Rohan and another 99 vulnerable and needy children to continue their education so that they do not have to worry about the harsh realities of their difficult lives.

to support this fundraiser

Hi {{recipient.name}},I have decided to fundraise for a cause that I passionately feel about. I need your support to help me reach my target. Please contribute whatever you can and be a part of this change. {{campaign.permalink}}Contributing through GiveIndia is easy, safe and you can rest assured that the amount will reach the beneficiary NGO directly.

Help me support a cause close to my heart

Education support for 100 vulnerable and needy children in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

This is a sample description for Children. For the purpose of testing I will use the word Childrenchildrenchildren.

Children

This is a sample description for Sports For the purpose of testing I will use the word SportsSportsSports.

Sports

The UN estimates that there are 150 million street-connected children world-wide. In India alone, there are an estimated two million street-connected children. The number is probably higher, as children often do not want to be found and live in fear of authorities who may beat or imprison them without a reason.Our surveys show that 75% of the families were Below Poverty Line, and spent only 5% of their income on education, indicating that the benefits of education are not given importance. Only 60% of the children went to school regularly; we found children dropping out or never attending school, leading to early exposure to unprotected sexual contact, trafficking or begging. In 2018 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on Sport as an enabler of sustainable development; recognising that sport has the power to change perceptions, prejudices and behaviours, as well as to inspire people, break down racial and political barriers, combat discrimination and defuse conflict.Across the world, street-connected young people live on, work in or at risk of the streets. These young people are stigmatised, mistreated and marginalised. Their voices are rarely heard. 
 The Street Child Cricket World Cup uses the power of sport to provide a global platform for street children to be heard, so they can receive the protection, support and opportunities that every child is entitled to.The organisers of the tournament, Street Child United (SCU) have made a dedicated page in their website that can be referred to: <a href="https://www.streetchildunited.org/our-sports-events/street-child-cricket-world-cup-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.streetchildunited.org/our-sports-events/street-child-cricket-world-cup-2023/</a>The inaugural Street Child Cricket World Cup 2019 was held in London and Cambridge, ahead of the 12th ICC World Cup. Children under HKF’s care participated as part of the India North team which also consisted of children from Save the Children, New Delhi. Street Child United are holding the 2nd Cricket event in India in early October 2023. Chennai and Delhi will play host to the ten-day event which will bring street-connected young people from across the world together to take part in a Street-20 cricket tournament.On the pitch, 23 teams will represent their countries. Off the pitch, the young people will make their voices heard and make recommendations to help improve the lives of street children worldwide. 
 The SCCWC 2023 will use the power of cricket to provide a global platform for all street-connected children. Working with our network of partner organisations, we aim to make an impact at three levels: Individual: Empower the children and young people who take part to become positive role models for other street-connected children in their community.Local: Raise awareness and understanding within the community, and support for the vital front-line services of our participating organisations so they can increase their capacity.National: Support our partners to strengthen relationships and engage key individuals, stakeholders and departments, influence policymakers and leverage government support.The event will be a platform for advocacy for street-connected children’s voice to be heard and for them to be seen as citizens.Amplify the call for street children’s rights to be realised, and to campaign for an end to the systematic and casual abuse so many experience.

Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 in India

Hope Kolkata Foundation (HKF) works with children on streets, slums, children who work as labourers or are into begging, children who are destitute/homeless, children suffering from different health conditions and also young people who do not have access to schools/colleges. All these children belong to disadvantaged communities and therefore, the Organisation works with their families and communities to empower these children through education, health, protection, livelihood programmes. HKF believes in sustainable and holistic development of all children and people it works with, bringing about sustainable and lasting changes in their lives.HKF over the years has also been advocating for better services for the poor and seeks ways to increase their access to social entitlements from Government programmes. It partners with other local Indian non-governmental organisations to build their capacities in the areas of education, healthcare, child protection, nutrition, drug rehabilitation and vocational training, so that they can reach out to a larger number of children and communities affected by poverty and inequality.Our Vision: A World where it should never hurt to be a child.HKF is the implementation arm of The Hope Foundation (HOPE), an Irish Charity headquartered in Cork with offices in UK, Germany and the USA. The organization is accredited under Credibility Alliance, New Delhi, for Good Governance and has won many awards and citations for its exemplary work over the years.Since 1999, HKF has been working with underprivileged and vulnerable children - street &amp; slum dwellers; working children, children of sex workers, child beggars, orphan and abandoned children, trafficked and missing children – reaching out to over 55,000 children and 1 million population (numbers are based on services rendered per financial year). Success stories have proven that our care has helped countless boys and girls out of poverty; they are now working and leading independent and satisfying lives.

Donations through Give Foundation, registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961 are tax-deductible.

Donations through Give Foundation, Inc. a registered US 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, are tax-deductible.

Donations through GIVE, a registered charity in UK, are covered under Gift Aid

Ranji Singh

Geeta Venkadakrishnan

Hope Kolkata Foundation

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

This nonprofit is registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010. This means it can accept donations from foreign nationals.

Create change with NGOs on Give.do! Explore 3,000+ NGOs dedicated to causes like human rights, animal welfare and healthcare. Your contribution matters!

Disclaimer