It is a common misconception that children do not understand the concept of human rights. Although they are restricted from things that adults can do like using alcohol or engaging in paid employment, children are entitled to be treated in a…
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limits. For 13-year-old Gajalakshmi from Kannigapuram, Chennai, that opportunity came through the right support at the right time. Raised in a family facing financial hardship, Gajalakshmi’s father works as…
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Vini*, one of the young women from the Oasis India Night Shelter in Mumbai, who has successfully passed her 12th Arts (HSC) examination! Vini’s achievement is more than just an academic milestone. It is…
Ragini grew up in a very poor family. Her father worked hard at a welding company to make ends meet. Ragini got married at a young age, and by 2022, at the age of 20, she welcomed her first baby…
Bhavya’s journey reflects the resilience and determination of many women striving for a better future. Despite facing financial constraints and family upheavals, Bhavya’s dream of further education seemed out of reach until she crossed paths with Oasis India. Fortunately, Bhavya…
Meet Patgungin, a 15-year-old boy from Haotak Vajang, Churachandpur, Manipur. He faced a difficult situation when ethnic violence hit Manipur on May 3, 2023. Despite the challenges, Patgungin, the third son of Letjangam, remains a dedicated 7th-grade student at Gandhi…
ConnectFor is a non-profit organisation that seeks to contribute to the developmental sector by facilitating engagement of the volunteering community, building capacity, and creating value added services for NGOs. For a session called Bloguary, Revathy Sreenath, a volunteer wrote a…
“I lost my parents at a very young age. My uncle is the one that took care of me. He is the biggest inspiration for me. Many people spoke down upon me, saying that I can never achieve anything. My…
In Chennai, Prakash A, CBO & AHT Programme Coordinator, heads the after-school programme (ASP) in Kannagi Nagar, Kalyanapuram, Basin Bridge and Kannigapuram. When asked how childrens’ education has been affected during the pandemic, he says, “The ground reality is -…
Human trafficking is a serious global issue. Increasingly referred to as the “modern-day slavery”, human trafficking has stimulated rapid increase of anti-trafficking laws, and has countries devoting resources to eradicate this problem. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs…
What are the crimes children in Kannagi Nagar are involved in? A large percentage of children in Kannagi Nagar are addicted to drugs. Most of them use marijuana and spend their time at street corners with friends using drugs. If…
