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Project in India

  • Childhope UK

    Children living on the streets in Asia are vulnerable to exploitation, especially girls. Whatever money they earn during the day is often stolen from them by older children or adults. This project runs street banks where thousands of children can save their money and earn interest. The banks are run by the children themselves so they learn about responsibility, how to make decisions as well as gaining confidence. The project also links to educational and recreational services intended to give children new skills which helps to get them off the streets. This project operates in five countries, with a spend of £124,480 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £124480

  • Christian Aid

    In South Asia, it’s estimated that over 400,000 children have been subjected to trafficking and prostitution. This project works with child survivors and those at risk of exploitation by giving them an active role in their own protection. For those who have suffered trafficking, the project offers support, shelter and health education including on HIV. They are also given training so they can campaign for more effective mechanisms to reduce the level of trafficking and prostitution and improve government services to those who have been involved. This project operates in three countries, with a spend of £103,333 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £103333

  • International ChildCare Trust

    Street children in India are often exploited and abused. This situation can be even worse for children who are considered Dalits or 'untouchables' under the caste system. The project offers health care and education to these children. They are also working with the government, police and schools to prevent Dalit children ending up on the streets in the first place.

    Amount Awarded: £196294

  • Pragya

    Labourers – some of whom are children - who repair and build roads live in temporary camps, miles from any services. These are some of the world's poorest people, at high risk of injury and illness, and with limited access to education. This project works to protect child road workers from hazardous work and provide essential healthcare and first aid. Mobile services teach basic literacy and numeracy, and vocational training provides alternative employment opportunities for older children.

    Amount Awarded: £304600

  • The Railway Children

    An estimated 200,000 children live and work in the railway stations of India, and are vulnerable to injury and exploitation. The project helps to run 25 drop-in centres where the children can get meals, counselling, education and somewhere to sleep. Outreach workers visit stations to encourage the children to visit the centres. Where possible, the project re-unites children with their parents or finds foster homes so the children have long-term support.

    Amount Awarded: £1000000