The onset of the covid-19 pandemic had us all in a vulnerable position. The world was trying to figure out the extent of the spread. There was mixed information from all corners of the world, but one piece of information came as a relief—children were…

In collaboration with Praxis and Partners in change, so join our Webinar on “#EndTraffickingNow – Preventive Action Against Child Trafficking at India’s Railway Stations,” a cross – learning platform for all of us. Strong suspicions about a group of children being trafficked On 12th December…

Child trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced labour represents the tragic end of childhood, and a crime against children. ILO data estimates 1.2 million children are trafficked every year, almost instantly stripping children of their right to education, protection, safety amongst others. Here are some…

Q) Tell us about yourself and your work. Ans: My name is Raja Sunitha and I have completed my M.A in Sociology from Manonmaniyam Sundarnar University in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. I have 3 years’ of experience doing Village development work based on the Millennium Development Goal…

Our everyday work focused on children arriving and living at and around Railway Stations requires us to work with child protection systems and mechanisms to warrant a holistic approach to their care and protection, ensuring they take to a life off the streets. Open shelter…

The phenomenon of street children is still a harsh reality, despite India’s progress as a developing nation. From poverty, attraction to cities, employment, peer group influence, abusive homes and abandonment, children are found in vulnerable situations when they lose their first line of protection –…

Before we closed school in the middle of March 2020 in response to Government safety guidelines for Covid, I had already unlearned and relearned much of what I had assumed about working with children with disabilities. When you work with children who have a hearing…

Mental health has finally found a spotlight in these testing times. Maybe, it is time we broaden that spotlight to include conversations about the mental health of the youngest people around us. Social distancing and isolation have veered children against their inherent nature, far from…