CHETNA an NGO

An NGO Working With And For Children In Delhi & Beyond

About Chetna

CHETNA is an NGO working towards the Empowerment of Street and Working Children in a participatory approach. They are given a chance to develop some understanding of their situation, their rights and opportunities. At CHETNA, we provide education, counseling, recreational activities, and a framework to get organized

Our Vision

To achieve sa child-friendly society which ensures the rights to Survival, Protection, Development and Participation.

We Believe

That children live in difficult circumstances not by choice but by compulsion. Poverty, Urbanization, shrinking landholdings, a dysfunctional education system and several such social phenomena are to be blamed for their difficult situation.

We Strive

To make underprivileged children’s lives more than mere survival. And YOU can join us in his cause!

CHETNA in Media

2009: CHETNA contributed to an international research project by Anti-Slavery International on forced child begging. A summary and analysis of the findings "Begging for Change"
February 25, 2009: A screening of the film "Slumdog Millionaire" presented to street and working children by CHETNA and their reaction is covered by Telegraph India "Street "seal" on Slumdog dark life"
September 22, 2008: The Indian Express writes on a CHETNA-devised cooperation program for child rag pickers and the police "Lajpat Nagar, police turn to ragpickers for help"
January 15, 2008: A report by the Disability India Network on the questions arising after the scandal (see second article) "NHRC seeks answers"
December 10, 2007: The Hindu reports on the event "Child denied admission to Lajpat Nagar shelter home"
April 26, 2006: CHETNA’s efforts in helping underprivileged children obtain education are portrayed in The Hindu. "A dream come true for street kids"

Child situation in our Society

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