On a weekly basis we are providing Two Nutritious meals to over 160 Children who are living in 7 different slum communities in Kolkata.  Our team visit with the families to build greater relationships and are a constant encouragment for parents in their vital roles as primary Care Givers and Protectors of their family.

We consider it an important part of a our work with Children to teach them about their rights, and how to access these rights, both now and in the future! We stand for their right to Survival, Participation, Development and Protection!

Within our Community there is a great need to see children understand their right to Protection! Over the past few months we have facilitated a number of Classes with children that focus on their knowledge of good and bad touch, how to protect themselves and who are their trustworthy people within the Community!

Carers, Teachers, Cooks, Social Workers and Community Staff are just a few of the roles our team members carry! To keep our team focussed and equipped for the task of working with children in need, we spend regular time together to build each other up and be empowered!

Not only do the children we work with get a chance to develop their minds, but also their creativity. The children particularly enjoy the freedom and fun that comes from participating in dance classes!

Over a period of 5 months some of the children we work with attended general knowledge classes. They gained a lot of understanding of the world they live in and learnt about iconic Indians that have used their knowledge to make a difference. These classes ended in a Quiz Competition and we are proud to say the FreeToBeKids participants won

We love to see Children reunited with Safe Families. In this past few months we have celebrated 3 Children returning to the care of a family member!

Our Team is working with the local Child Protection Authorities to reunite Children with family members, when it is in their best interests!

Our Team provides education and a nutritious meal twice weekly to children living in 7 different slum communities. The children are eager to learn and we've seen a noted increase in the amount of children attending formal schooling since our work began here!

In this year we celebrated 9 years of working with children in need in Kolkata! We are so thankful to be able to provide support to children who most benefit from a place of safety, empowerment and strenthening! We are happy to work in both Residential Care and throughout our Community Programs to bring support where it is truly helping those in need!

We are so encouraged to see the success of one of our Graduates as we continue to support her to study her Bachelor of Science  in Nursing! She is going to become such a great nurse in the community in the future!         

Our Kid's Clubs in the Community are going well with children getting the chance to learn songs, dance, play games and be involved in craft activities.  These clubs are focussed on the betterment and development of children in need!