Our approach at Bal Raksha Bharat is HOLISTIC as we address numerous aspects of childhood: access to health and nutrition, quality education, protection from harm, supporting with psychosocial needs and driving a well-rounded development of children. Protection from exploitation and access to equal opportunities help children thrive as architects of the nation's destiny.
All of us at Bal Raksha Bharat pledge to make every day holistic for India's children - but we cannot walk alone, because shaping young lives cannot happen in isolation. It calls for unified effort from communities, government and supporters. Collaborating with on-ground workers, policymakers and donors, we build an ecosystem where children can flourish.
In 15 years, over 1 crore young children have thrived under the Bal Raksha umbrella. Between April 2022 and March 2023, 13.8 lakh children across 15 states were given the resources, support and opportunities to build a childhood they can cherish. Right from the inception of our work, we have been going right in the middle of communities, understanding ground realities, and engineering every initiative based on their unique needs. Be it facilitating access to healthcare, bridging gaps in education or providing crucial humanitarian aid during emergencies - we cater to every aspect of child welfare. Beyond short-term relief, we also empower families and communities to be more resilient in the face of adversities.
In 2022-23, our educational programs assisted over 3.3 lakh children. Healthcare support was provided to 3.4 lakh children. Our humanitarian drives reached over 6.2 lakh children in disaster-hit zones with urgent aid and long-term rehabilitation. We aided communities during COVID-19, cyclones, provided relief to migrant workers and facilitated vaccination access. Each milestone fuels our conviction that we can transform childhood with compassion, care and unity.
Over the years, through our groundwork, we have cultivated strong ties with communities, government bodies, and our donors and support to build an enabling ecosystem through which children can benefit. Whether it is listening to community needs, co-designing localised initiatives, contributing towards shaping of national policy through insights and research, and forging partnerships: all of this in pursuit of ushering in holistic child development.
We pledge to continue to reach more and more children in need and ensure that no child is left behind. We are committed to help bridge the gap between the childhood some children endure and the one they deserve. While we have come far, the journey is still on. And we can only walk this path together with our supporters. Your contribution can help us cover crucial lengths - empower children with education, health, safety and help them tap the opportunities they deserve. Choose how you would like to make a difference in a child's life. In big and small ways, let us come together as guardians to help shape India's tomorrow. Donate now to Save the Children India to create lasting change - child by child.