Name of NPO

India Sponsorship Committee 

Address

Mathuradas Estate Building
43-45 Colaba Causeway
Mumbai - 400 039
Maharashtra, IN 

Tel

91-022-2020393 

Email

isc@bom7.vsnl.net.in 

Karmayogi

Dr Zulie Nakhooda  

Language

English 

Org. Type

National level NGO 

Activity Sectors

Child welfare, Education, Human Rights, Rural Development, Women's issues 

Budget (Rs.)

Five Lakhs to Twenty Five Lakhs (500000 - 2500000) 

Staff

Full time : 35 / Part time : 0 

Summary

ISC promotes education of children from vulnerable sections through residential and community based non-residential programmes with the ultimate objective of rehabilitation through a purposeful education. 

Executing Organization

India Sponsorship Committee

Funding Organization

Women and Child Welfare Dept.,Govt of Maharashtra

Region Covered

Maharashtra 

Activity Sector(s)

Education, Child welfare, Rural Development 

Budget (Rs.)

500000-2500000

Duration

01/01/1900-01/01/1900

Status

On Going

Abstract

Balgram was started with five children from slums of Mumbai. India Sponsorship Committee created SOS Children Village which provided small family like unit where 8 to 10 children live under the care of a foster mother. The philosophy is that family is the best place for a child to grow as healthy adult. Antar Bharati Balgram has been a haven providing total care to orphan destitute and abandoned children. Today Balgram has eight homes with ninety children and other supports activities like Primary School, Vocational and Training Centres for rehabilitation of the children and transform them from destitution to civic-minded citizens.

Language(s)

English (EN)

Executing Organization

India Sponsorship Committee

Funding Organization

Stiching Geron (Netherlands)

Region Covered

Maharashtra 

Activity Sector(s)

Health, Education, Food and Nutrition, Human Rights, Women's issues, Child welfare 

Budget (Rs.)

100000-500000

Duration

01/06/1999-01/01/1900

Status

Completed

Abstract

Bal Asha Ghar, Anand Niketan provides residential, educational and help care services to the children who are in distress and need immediate attention. The project was designed and implemented in co-ordination and support from Prerana, an NGO that runs night shelter for such children. The project was started with 20 children. Today around 35 children are taken care through the programme. Under the programme the following activities are conducted. 1. Running Balwadi, 2. Provide food, shelter, clothing and bedding. 3. Health Care, 4. Counselling service to children and their mothers , 5. Recreational activities. 6. Vocational training and to develop agriculture activities.

Language(s)

English (EN)