Children of India

They say children are the future of tomorrow. But what happens when a country the size of India has over 3 million children living on the streets? Or has over 150 million children working as bonded labourers? Or one out of every six girl child does not live to see her 15th Birthday? What happens when despite a national policy for compulsory education, only 50% have access to education? In urban areas literacy rates have improved tremendously but even here only 70% are enrolling for primary education, and 72% would have dropped out by the time they reach Year 10.
In India these social problems have arisen out of class, gender and caste differences- which has denied children equal opportunities. Child labour in some parts of the country and resistance to sending girls to school remains a real concern.
At GVI we aim to bridge some of these inequalities through our children's programs that works with underprivileged, orphan's and special needs children on education and childcare projects. Education is really important as it is both the means as well as the end to a better life: means because it empowers an individual to earn his/her livelihood and the end because it increases one's awareness on a range of issues- from health care to appropriate social behaviour to understanding one's rights. Childcare is equally important. Often no special skills are required and volunteers are needed to spend time playing, reading, exercising, and sharing time with the children and giving them the extra love they need. The need is expansive and long-term so come and make a difference with GVI India.

Children of India