Shaishav

is a grassroots organization working alongside children from marginalised communities in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India We provide children from marginalised communities space and inspiration to work their own way out of difficult circumstances.

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Who we work with

Mission

The children we work with face all the challenges associated with slum life - child labour, child marriage, physical and sexual abuse, gender discrimination and substance abuse to name but a few.

How we do it

Vision

Since child labour is a deeply complex issue it needs a more grassroots, holistic approach. We help the children realise that they have a choice and to fight for it, and we also work with parents and employers to support this change.They are directly involved in all of our decision-making and in running activities.

Why we're different

Objective

We recognise that a child who brings about change themselves will enrich not only their own life but society for generations to come. Consequently, we work alongside the children, giving them space and support to take control of their own future.

Our programmes

Child development

Platforms for children to learn and grow in a safe, loving environment

Gender programmes

Working towards gender equality

Youth development

Platforms for youth to support each other and mentor our children’s collectives

Child protection

Ensuring the right to a safe and happy childhood

Training and Advocacy

Providing resources and training to promote the child rights movement

In the areas that we work, we have

Enrolled

14000+

Children in schools over 25 years

Increased school retention rates by

85%

in 20 communities

Reduced child labour by

78%

over 25 years

Our Goal : Empower 1700 more children to improve their own lives by 2018.

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Shaishav is registered under the public charitable trust act reg. no F/3462/Ahmedabad and under societies registration act act reg. No. Guj/3592/Ahmedabad. Donations are exempted under 80 G (5) of Income Tax Act. 1961. We are eligible for donations in foreign currency under FCRA reg no : 041980028