Do adults have more rights than children?

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…

From Struggle to Strength: Gajalakshmi’s Journey of Hope

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…

Transformative Power of Education and Dreams

Bhavya

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…

Cyber Trafficking

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…

What bias are you breaking?

“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…

Foundational Learning in Chennai Hubs

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 -…

The Trauma in Trafficking

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…