Chetna: Who We Are

An NGO Working With And For Children In Delhi & Beyond

Who We Are:

Philosophy:

In Hindi, ‘chetna‘ means ‘awareness‘. As an abbreviation, CHETNA stands for ‘Childhood Enhancement through Training and Action’. For we believe that direct Action for immediate relief and Training towards self-sufficiency in the long run can effectively help only if they are combined. Hence, we include both aspects in our approach to Child Empowerment. Furthermore, persons playing a significant role in the development of the child are also offered training, enabling them to be more actively child-friendly. (See What We Do and How)

Organization:

Our Non-Government Organization (NGO) strives to create an accepting and respectful environment for all children, especially those who do not have the privilege of growing up in a loving family or with apt caretakers. It was founded in early 2002 and is registered under the Indian Public Charitable Trust Act.

Team:

CHETNA’s Projects are implemented by a team of experienced social workers and dedicated paraprofessionals, some of whom are former street children who worked their way out of destitution with the NGO’s assistance. Our team is gender-balanced and comprises people of various creeds at all levels.

Board of Trustees

CHETNA is proud to name some luminaries of Child Rights work as our Trustees:

1.	Ms Dr. Vikas Goswami- Chairperson of the Board. More than 16 years of experience in development work. Headed National and International groups dealing in Corporate Social Responsibilities.
2.	Ms Dr. Bharti Sharma- Member of the Board. Retired Professor Social Work Department, Jamia Milia Islamia. Presently working as Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee.
3.	Mr Ved Prakash- Member of the Board. Director of eSys distribution private limited, a leading multinational company; deals in distribution of more than 15 international brands of computer and mobiles hardware.
4.	Mr Jaideep Singh Bhisht- Treasurer of CHETNA, Development Officer in LIC, Dehradoon. Very committed founding member of CHETNA.
5.	Mr Sanjay Gupta- Managing Trustee of CHETNA. More than 13 years of experience, hardworking and dedicated, founding member of CHETNA.

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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