Salaam Bombay Foundation

Through this programme students in schools are made aware of the ill effects of tobacco consumption. It also establishes Bal Parishads and Bal Panchayats within schools that aim at tobacco control and leadership. Considering that adolescence is a critical phase of life when children are unable to differentiate between what is good or bad for themselves, through this programme, the organization provides proper guidance. It also runs KHANA, a programme which imparts knowledge of health and nutrition to adolescents.

This programme focuses on providing vocational training to students in secondary school so that they can earn part-time without quitting school. This allows them to gain skills that they can pursue after school/college. It has also provided a platform named WE, for the children to pursue their interest in arts.

This programme looks at the issue of unemployment and lack of employable skills. It provides opportunities for internships so that the students get real-life experiences, problem-solving and the significance of skills. It is focused on children between 14-18 years of age. The children are also trained in personal grooming and conduct, etiquette and skill-specific knowledge. As cited by the NGO on its website, it has provided internship opportunities with the brands like Monginis, Kaya, Subway, Lakme Salon, etc.

The Media Academy trains underprivileged adolescents studying in government and government aided schools in journalism, photography, print production, digital production and creative design with the aim to help students develop strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills while improving their confidence and self–image. The Academy introduces students to relevant careers in the Media and encourages them to participate in various events giving them the right platform to display their skills and talent. Students of the Media Academy have transferred aspects of their training into their regular academics that reflects through their improved performances in school exams. The Media Academy plays a significant role in the adolescents’ all-round development. The training empowers them with market relevant skills such as Media and Communication, Photography, Film Making, Graphic Design and Creative Writing etc. This training also provides adequate exposure and opportunities to adolescents enabling them to experience on-field learning, while transferring their learnings into action.

Started in 2014, Salaam Bombay Foundation’s skills@school programme’s objective is to provide adolescents in government and government-aided schools effective skill building, market orientation enabling them to think about progressive career paths and ensuring these adolescents stay in school and complete their education. Each adolescent enrolled in the skills@school programme completes specific training for skills across fields such as Beauty & Wellness, Bakery and Confectionery, Home Appliance Repair, Fashion Design, Mobile Repair, Computer Hardware Repair, Web Design, Graphic Design, Robotics, Jewellery Design and Automobile Repair (Two-Wheeler Technicians). The curriculums of these trades are aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) of the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC). The programme also deploys skills of importance like Financial Literacy, Conversational English and Entrepreneurship.

SBF’s Fitness Programme under the flagship Academy of Sports helps maintain the adolescents’ fitness levels and increase their participation in different sports. The programme also provides a platform for adolescents to explore career opportunities in fitness and other areas in the sports industry. The trained adolescents become lifelong learners and followers of a healthy lifestyle. The learnings which are provided to these adolescents or Fitness Monitors and are spread across the community through our “Fitizens Programme”. Fitness monitors advocate the importance of fitness and health by mobilising and conducting sessions in the community.

In 2002, Salaam Bombay Foundation launched the Preventive Health Programme as an effort to discourage students from using tobacco. Over time, the program has expanded to encompass all aspects of students' health, including promoting resistance to tobacco, fostering awareness about nutrition, and encouraging mental well-being. The program operates on three tiers: Tobacco Control, Nutrition, and Mental Well Being, and is aimed at students in grades 7 to 9 - a critical period in their development. The significance of this initiative is two-fold: it not only promotes healthy lifestyles but also inspires underprivileged students to become leaders of change. Through this programme, Salaam Bombay Foundation provides a platform for students to engage with relevant policymakers and stakeholders and bring positive changes to their communities. Preventive Health Programme was implemented in Municipal and Government-aided schools in Mumbai, reaching students and achieving positive outcomes and impacts. The foundation is committed to continuing its efforts to create a healthier and more empowered generation of students.

The Media Academy trains underprivileged adolescents studying in government and government aided schools in journalism, photography, print production, digital production and creative design with the aim to help students develop strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills while improving their confidence and self–image. The Academy introduces students to relevant careers in the Media and encourages them to participate in various events giving them the right platform to display their skills and talent. Students of the Media Academy have transferred aspects of their training into their regular academics that reflects through their improved performances in school exams. The Media Academy plays a significant role in the adolescents’ all-round development. The training empowers them with market relevant skills such as Media and Communication, Photography, Film Making, Graphic Design and Creative Writing etc. This training also provides adequate exposure and opportunities to adolescents enabling them to experience on-field learning, while transferring their learnings into action.