Sharanam Shelter for Abandoned and Vulnerable Children

Country: India
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Project Information

Providing education, healthcare and recreational activities for at-risk children.

Describe the need affecting community

The children at Sharanam are largely found living in horrible conditions in slums, on the streets, at railway stations or in the red-light district or orphaned throughout Mumbai. These children come from various backgrounds across India as many of their families have attempted to escape rural poverty in their home states by seeking employment in Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, their dreams of a better life are often crushed by the lack of job opportunities, and affordable housing. Which many families end up living on the streets, or in overcrowded and unsafe housing. Children are often subject to abuse and runaway due to these horrible living conditions.

How will this Advance project help to address the need?

In order to achieve the vision and mission, CORP focuses on key areas for growth: education, medical relief, and vocational training. Through these programs, CORP wishes to attain the following goals: 1) To create an awareness of self worth. 2) To provide facilities for improving the conditions of life specifically for the poorer sections of society. 3) To stimulate self-reliance and self-development in the local community. 4) To encourage, train and enable local people to assume community responsibilities. 5) To encourage all segments of society irrespective of caste, creed, religion or economic situation to cooperate on long-term development.

Describe the primary goal of the project

CORP’s aim in running these full time shelters is to provide a home-like where the joys of childhood could be found. CORP believes it is every child’s right to nutrition, recreation and to participate in making decisions about their future. Through the shelter programs, CORP gives back a sense of hope, protection and childhood to India’s forgotten children.

Describe the change you would like to see in the community as a result of this Advance project

CORP with its long-standing association with people and genuine concern towards transformation in the lives of underprivileged children, and poor women sets an example of caring for the needy and catering to the least and the lost.

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