Chetna: Get Involved

An NGO Working With And For Children In Delhi & Beyond

How YOU Can Get Involved:

Wonder what you can do?

As a citizen:

First of all: realize that in all probability, there are children in your immediate surroundings suffering from disadvantageous policies and discrimination. Did you ever think about the fates of kids selling books at traffic lights, begging close to temples or tourist attractions, or hanging out at railway stations? Try to reach out to them. Encounter them with respect. Give them a sense of dignity. Not by giving money, which usually does more to relieve the donor’s conscience than a street kid’s situation. Try finding out something about them instead. Show some interest, invest a little bit of your time into a conversation, and you might become the vital link between a child and a helping NGO or government facility. Sensitize people around you – neighbors, friends and family, and everyone else who might have an influence on the life of street kids.

If you would like to do more and become part of a systemized effort, you can always volunteer at CHETNA! There are numerous fields in which you can help us, from direct interface programs to policy making. By spreading the word afterwards, you can be a multiplicator for the cause. See How can you be volunteer with CHETNA

Lack the time, but want to show your support anyhow? Even though personal involvement is the most important aspect of child rights work, the need of funds cannot be neglected altogether. Donations to CHETNA are exempt under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act.

You can get to know who you’re giving your money to by dropping by and leaving some cash contact or donate online.

As an NGO or an individual activist:

If you are looking for an opportunity to cooperate with like-minded people, BAA might be just the network for you.

As a social worker:

Looking for employment? There might be an opportunity at CHETNA for you! Contact us.

As someone who already is involved:

You can always contact CHETNA: we’ll gladly share our material, policies, best practices, etc. In this vein, we can learn from each other – the children being the ones to profit most.

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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"

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All the donations are Tax exempted under 80G, Income Tax Act 1961.
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