FIGHT FOR STREET CHILDREN
Every 5 minutes a child arrives alone on a platform in India.
Over 11 million children live on the streets of India.
Children running away from abuse, violence and poverty use India's extensive railway network to get to the cities, where they hope to find a better life. Thousands of children arrive at India’s vast, chaotic railway stations and find themselves lost,alone and scared, with no idea where to go or what to do.Their dreams brutally shattered, they end up living on the platforms.
Reasons for running away
Children run away or are forced to leave home for a wide variety of reasons, including violence, abuse, poverty or neglect. Many dream of finding work in the cities and a brighter future. Some intend to return to their families with money for food, but end up lost in the chaotic railway network.
Dangers on the streets
India’s huge, bustling railway stations are perfect for abusers looking to prey on lonely, desperate, vulnerable children. Children are constantly at risk of sexual abuse, exploitation and violence. Many children resort to drugs and substance abuse to get through each day.
Our Solution.
EDUCATION FOR STREET AND WORKING CHILDREN IN NORTH BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, INDIA.
We believe that no child should ever be forced to live alone and at risk on a street. We want to be able to reach as many children as possible and make a real, lasting difference to their lives. We believe that the more people who help us, the greater the impact we can have, and the more effective our work will be in helping children stay safe. Read More..
your Donation today will help us to make more railway stations child-friendly and get education to more children before an abuser can.
