Education is a fundamental building block in a child’s life, shaping their future and well-being. But access to education is still a luxury for many children around India. Poor and marginalized communities often struggle to get their kids to attend school regularly mostly due to financial, social, or systemic barriers. A lot of us think that educating the underprivileged is…
According to 2021 data, there are about 30 million orphans in India, out of which 29.5 million children wander the streets. Out of these, only less than half a million are under institutional care. The above insight is enough to comprehend the paramount issue of helping orphans and vulnerable children. Those who wander the streets are vulnerable to various issues…
Are you from Mumbai and care for poor souls? Mumbai is the home of Bollywood, but sadly, thousands of children live in orphanages in Mumbai. Donate to orphanages or anath ashrams in Mumbai, and thousands of children’s lives can improve. Helplocal India always highlights issues related to the status of underprivileged children with means to improve them. This blog shares…
Regarding the process and difficulties of adoption in India, it’s not easy. It takes almost 3 years to adopt a legally available child in India! Why is it so difficult to adopt a child in India? With more than 31 million orphans in India, it’s surprising that legally only 50000 are qualified for adoption. Why is the adoption process…
According to the National Human Rights Commission of India, approximately 40,000 children are being kidnapped every year. Government and NGOs are working hard to stop child trafficking in India but it also needs support from Indian communities to fight back this social evil. That’s why we created a quick guide incorporating some critical measures and solutions to prevent child trafficking…
According to the National Family Health Survey (2005-06), over 79.2% of the children in India under age 3 are anemic. The sad thing is that the condition has only improved slightly in the past 2 decades. To make our readers aware about the current state of malnutrition and child health in India, we are here with recent stats and data…
Adopting a child in India sounds like an easy task in the first instance but in reality, it isn’t. There are a lot of rules and regulations which govern the adoption of a child to make sure that the children get the right treatment and aren’t abused in any way. Most parents who plan on adopting a kid have no…
“Which children welfare NGO should I donate money to?” is probably one of the most commonly asked questions by people interested in doing good for the young ones. If you are one of them, continue reading further! In this blog, Helplocal will tell about the top NGOs to donate and support if you want to make a difference in the…
Child labour still remains a major concern in India. Millions of children are forced into unpaid or paid work that deprives them of an education, a happy childhood, and a prosperous future. According to the 2011 census report, around 10.1 million children aged between 5-14 work as child labor in India. However, the Indian government and many NGOs have come…