Street Children: Without Home

Not Without

Balkruti

The skill-training programme of The Vatsalya Foundation is called Balkruti- child's creation. Children learn skills like making a purse, cotton bags, candles, Rakhis, book marks, greeting cards, files, diya painting, wool work etc. These items bring out the creativity in the children. These items are displayed in exhibitions and also put on sale. Children show a great amount of pride in displaying their art in front of the public. All the art displayed by the children are authentic and done professionally. Separate skill training programmes were organised for the girls in one of the centers. The girls were given skills in applying mehandi, spray-painting, making wrapping papers, beadwork and embroidery

Case Study- Naseem is originally from Bihar. His parents were jobless and therefore he fled to Mumbai with his brother. They stayed on the street and were always in a very vulnerable situation. He was contacted by Vatsalya’s workers and was admitted to the shelter home. He took a keen interest in the project- Balkruti that is run in the centre. He put a lot of effort in learning all what he can. He is extremely persevering and is very passionate about the project. The project has also been very helpful in adding to meaning to his life. He hopes to create something that will be of great use to society at large.