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Seven named initiatives

Different needs. Thoughtful ways to respond.

The projects span early-years education, study support, nourishment, child sponsorship, creativity, self-development and vocational learning.

Sandhyalaya programme activity
VYF’S FIRST PROJECT

Sandhyalaya

Beginning with five children from a slum, Sandhyalaya provides formal and non-formal value education, vocational training and nutrition to first-generation learners from neighbouring slums who attend municipal schools.

Ages 5–18Vile Parle WestEducation & nutrition
Vivekananda Youth Forum child-focused activity
CHILD SPONSORSHIP

Swatah

A sponsorship programme supporting education, medical needs and vocational training for children identified as needy and deserving.

EducationMedical supportVocational training
Disha creative programme activity
CREATIVE THINKING & COMMUNICATION

Disha

A programme at Chembur Children’s Home in Mankhurd and David Sassoon Industrial Home in Matunga. Classes focus on awareness, creative thinking and group therapy through art and creative workshops.

Ages 5–18MankhurdArt & communication
Children participating in a learning activity
BALWADI & STUDY CIRCLE

Little Lamps

Formal and non-formal education for children from streets and very low-income families at D.N. Nagar, Andheri. Daily classes combine academics with songs, dance, creative activities and festival learning.

Ages 2–6D.N. NagarEarly learning
Soup Kitchen programme activity
FLAGSHIP WEEKDAY PROGRAMME

Soup Kitchen

Based opposite Versova Police Station in Andheri, Soup Kitchen combines non-formal education, nutrition, social awareness, values, confidence and self-sustaining skills for children living on the streets.

Learning uses stories, art, craft, puppets, flash cards and general knowledge activities. Nutritious food is provided after daily sessions.

Ages 4–16Monday–Friday1:00–4:30 pm
Srujan creative vocational activity
VOCATIONAL SKILLS

Srujan

A vocational training and skill-development activity for young girls and boys, teaching the design of diyas, jewellery, and jute or canvas bags.

Young peopleCreative skillsProduct making
Sparsh learning and development programme
FROM EARLY YEARS TO YOUTH

Sparsh

Based in Vile Parle West, Sparsh includes two balwadi batches with breakfast and parent-awareness workshops, a Soup Kitchen programme for children, and a Self Empowerment Program with health activities, mentoring and counselling for adolescents and youth.

Balwadi 2.5–5Soup Kitchen 3–12SEP 12–20

Volunteers help turn plans into regular learning experiences.

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