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On the streets of Kolkata, India, homeless children fend for food and shelter while remaining exposed to abuse, exploitation and child labour. Our friends at Gadens Boerne will provide a haven for another 50 children. They will receive education, nutritious food and healthcare every day.
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Situation
Hundreds of street children live, beg for food and seek shelter at Sealdah Station, Kolkata. Their families come from villages in search of work. These children endure extremely distressed and deeply neglected lives on the streets and many are exposed to violence and abuse. Without formal records, the children cannot attend public schools. Their parents are busy at work all day and cannot provide books, stationery, uniforms for their children’s education or regular meals.
Solution
Every day, a bus collects the children and brings them to the purpose special built school. They are provided schooling, food, medical assistance and the warmth and care they desperately need and miss. Most of these children have not attended school so they require greater care and support from the teachers. They receive care, attention and basic literacy skills (in English, Bengali, general knowledge) to help integrate into the public schools and off the streets.
