EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR STREET AND SLUM CHILDREN (NABADISHA)

• The 11 centers are in Ballygunge, Alipore, Chetla, Jorabagan, Jorasanko, Burtolla, Chitpur, Tangra, Maniktala, Charumarket and Shyampukur and cater to the needs of a total of 335 children.
• 17 children appeared and 16 successfully cleared their Madhyamik Examinations; 8 children appeared and cleared the Higher Secondary Examinations.
• Female Students from 3 WIF centres associated with the Damini Football Project run by Kolkata Police.
• Monthly mothers meetings held regularly for reviewing the children’s growth along with knowledge dissemination and discussions on various social evils.
• New clothes were provided to all the beneficiaries during the festival of Durga Puja

REMEDIAL CENTRES



A total numberof 175 children have benefitted from this endeavour alongwith their mothers. A success of this project is that there has been a marked community cohesion through the work undertaken in the area alongwith a clear focus on educating children. However, there is work to be done in the area of minor marriages which have resulted in police action

• 2 children appeared and passed their Madhyamik Examinations; 3 children appeared and passed the higher secondary Examinations.
• IEC material distributed for knowledge building
• Recreational Facilities provided through various cultural programs and annual picnics and outings.
• School uniforms, school bags, and school shoes were provided to the students of the Remedial Centre as part of educational support initiatives to facilitate their regular school attendance and overall well-being.
• New clothes were provided to all the beneficiaries during the festival of Durga Puja

SPONSORSHIP OF PRADIP MONDAL IN CHESHIRE HOME, SERAMPORE


• This project has resulted in protecting adolescent girls and skilling them so that they are not pushed in to prostitution. The local youth club has been very supportive in WIF’s work and extended the support and protection to the girl attending the remedial centre and vocational training unit.

STUDENTS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM


• WIF provided sponsorship support (for additional education support) to 52 students who have attended theNabadishacentres.

WIF SHELTER HOMES

a) NIJOLOY HOME MADHYAMGRAM


• 487 girls were provided services under Mission Vatsalya scheme which included shelter, nutrition, Health & Hygiene, Education, Counselling &Mental Health support, Recreation and Skill development throughout the year.
• 27 women were provided services under Shakti Sadan Scheme which included shelter, nutrition, health & hygiene, mental health support, Adult education and Skill development for rehabilitation.
• 8 women were provided support under After care & Rehabilitation project

b) NIJOLOY HOME , JALPAIGURI


• 263 girls were provided services under Mission Vatsalya scheme which included shelter, nutrition, Health & Hygiene, Education, Counselling &Mental Health support, Recreation and Skill development throughout the year.
• 20 women were provided services under Shakti Sadan Scheme which included shelter, nutrition, health & hygiene, mental health support, Adult education and Skill development for rehabilitation

c) CHILD CARE HOME, SALT LAKE


• 153 girls were provided services under Mission Vatsalya scheme which included shelter, nutrition, Health & Hygiene, Education, Counselling &Mental Health support, Recreation and Skill development throughout the year.
• 7 women were provided support under After care & Rehabilitation

SKILL DEVELOPMENT & INCOME GENERATION PROGRAMMES IN SHELTER HOMES

a) NIJOLOY HOME MADHYAMGRAM


• 90 women and adolescents took part in the vocational skill development programmes in handblock printing, screen printing, Tailoring, Spice making
• 45 women worked on orders and earned an income

b) NIJOLOY HOME JALPAIGURI

• 43 women and adolescents participated in the vocational skill development programme in Tailoring, Tie & Dye, paper bag making, Jewellery making & Food processing
• 26 women and adolescents earned income



c) CHILD CARE HOME, KOLKATA

• 70 adolescents participated in the vocational skills development programme
• 20 adolescents were able to earn an income



HELPAGE INDIA ELDERLY SEX WORKER SUPPORT PROJECT IN SONAGACHI RED LIGHT AREA AND KALIGHAT RED LIGHT AREA

• Fifty (50) single, elderly, retired women in prostitution (age ranging between 54 and 95 years), living in poverty and having no support were supported with nutrition, clothing and bed linen through this project.

CONSTRUCTION OF NIJOLOY OLDAGE HOME FOR ELDERLY CARE

• 95% work on the Project hasbeen completed so far. The remaining 5% work is expected to be completed soon with an Appeal to all well wishers and supporters to financially support this project so that the Oldage Home becomes operational at the earliest.



CONSTRUCTION OF “ALOKA” CENTRE - A 2 STORIED RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE AT BONERPUKURDANGA ,NEAR SANTINIKETAN, BOLPUR

• Construction workof the 2 Storied Rural Community Development Centre at Bolpur was completed in February 2025 and Community development activities like Skill development for women and microentrepreneurship training programmes undertaken.