Rescue a Childhood, Rebuild a Future

Summary

There are countless children who are forced to grow up too soon. Childhood meant to be filled with laughter, learning, and dreams turns into a struggle for survival. When a father is lost, and a family is left without a provider, it is often the little hands that bear the weight of responsibility. These children, instead of holding books and toys, are pushed into child labor, rag-picking, or even worse into the dark world of substance abuse, where they lose themselves completely.

Krishna, a 10-year-old from the slums of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, knows this reality too well. Losing his father at an early age, his mother despite her relentless efforts as a domestic worker could barely provide for him and his siblings. Most days, putting food on the plate was a challenge, and education was a distant dream. Out of helplessness, Krishna took to rag-picking, hoping to earn a few coins to ease his mother’s burden. But little did he know that this small step would push him into the hands of exploitative adults who made him believe that running away was the only way to help his family.

Lost and alone on the streets, Krishna was found by Safe Society an on-ground partner of INDIAdonates. They didn’t just rescue him; they gave him a new beginning. He was reunited with his family, enrolled in community learning classes, given fresh clothes, and provided nutritious meals. Today, Krishna is back in regular school, determined to build a future that once seemed impossible.

But for every Krishna who is saved, there are countless others still trapped in the vicious cycle of child labor and abuse. To break this cycle, INDIAdonates, along with Safe Society, is running community learning centers in the slums of Gorakhpur. Our mission is simple but powerful to prevent child labor, restore childhoods, and integrate these children into mainstream education, giving them a real chance at life.

You have the power to change a child’s future. Your small contribution of INR 1810 can rescue a child from the streets, put them in a classroom, and give them the opportunity to dream again. Be the reason a child gets their childhood back.

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