Protecting Street Children from the Trappings of Child Labour

In the bustling streets of cities worldwide, an alarming number of children find themselves trapped in the cycle of child labour. These street children, already vulnerable and disadvantaged, face the additional burden of exploitation, hindering their physical, emotional, and intellectual development. It is crucial to protect them from the perils of child labour and create a nurturing environment that allows them to thrive.

Child labour robs children of their childhood, denying them access to education, health services, and a chance at a better future. Street children, lacking support structures, are often coerced into hazardous and exploitative work to survive. They endure long hours, dangerous conditions, and meagre wages, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and limiting their potential.

Protecting street children from child labour has far-reaching benefits. It not only safeguards their rights but also contributes to the overall well-being of society. When children are kept away from exploitative work, they can focus on their education and personal growth, ultimately becoming productive members of society who can contribute positively to their communities. Education also acts as a powerful shield against child labour. By ensuring access to quality education, street children are empowered with knowledge, skills, and the confidence to pursue better opportunities.

To break the chains of child labour, collective efforts are needed. Organisations like Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) recognise the urgent need to protect street children from exploitation. The NGO in Delhi regularly carries out awareness campaigns, outreach programmes, and community partnerships. It aims to prevent child labour by providing education, vocational training, and alternative livelihood opportunities.

Through a comprehensive approach that combines education, awareness, and support, organisations like SBT empower street children to break free from the cycle of child labour. By providing a nurturing environment, access to education, and alternative avenues, these children can reclaim their childhood and dream of a brighter future.

Street children deserve a childhood filled with opportunities, care, and protection. By safeguarding them from the pitfalls of child labour, we create an environment conducive to their growth and development. Through the collective efforts of organisations like SBT and the commitment of society at large, we can ensure that every street child receives the protection and support they deserve. Donate for children now to help break the chains of child labour and pave the way for a brighter future where no child's potential is hindered by exploitation. So, support Salaam Baalak Trust right away!

Fund Raiser In Aid Salaam Baalak Trust @30 Years

Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO working with street children is celebrating 30 years of providing basic facilities to the vulnerable children who live on the harsh streets of Delhi NCR or who find themselves abandoned there. The Trust was set up after the success of internationally acclaimed film Salaam Bombay by Mira Nair in 1988.

 "Why would a child run away from anything that he/she is familiar with - parents, home, friends, and surroundings? But pushed to the wall, many try to escape what must be a living nightmare, an alcoholic father, an abusive step mother, a sexually predatory relative, grinding poverty or the lure of bright city lights offered up by seemingly innocent traffickers – it's a hope for a better life that makes them leave home”.

Since inception, Salaam Baalak Trust has been a constant source of helping such children realize their rights and feel safe in this world. The trust has toiled tirelessly and garnered immense goodwill allowing it to support over 90,000 children in need. Today the trust has 12 contact points, 7 shelter homes. 1000 of these children go to regular schools and 18000 have been reunited with their families. Many of these children are rescued by the Child line (a dedicated help line manned 24 x7) staff upon getting a phone call or after surveys done in child labor intensive areas with the help of the police.

The NGO provides shelter, education, and most importantly care and love.

To celebrate this milestone and to gather funds to continue the work, SBT is presenting a beautiful memorable concert with well-known Composer and Singer - Shekhar Ravjiani  on 13th December 2018 @ Siri fort Auditorium – Delhi

After sold out shows recently in Dubai, Jakarta, KL, Singapore and Hongkong, it is the first ticketed concert in India.

Book your tickets on INSIDER to avoid disappointment!! 

We Thank Vistara and Make my Trip for their support towards the event.

Donate, Volunteer or Sponsor an Orphan at Salaam Baalak Trust and Change Lives

Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO in Delhi, was created with a vision to provide care, security, nutrition, education and overall a better life for the needful, distressed and deprived street children who have been abandoned or neglected since years. Most of these street kids are orphaned and underprivileged without even a hope for a healthy life or prospect of a promising future and Salaam Baalak Trust aims to provide both of these to them. 

The name Salaam Baalak is meant to be a Salute to the spirit of these brave children who have fought against numerous odds to survive the harsh and unforgiving streets. SBT provides proper care and protection to every deprived child without discriminating on any basis be it gender, religion or caste. It has opened its doors for thousands of children below the age of 18 who have been working on the streets all their life. Not only does SBT give the required care, love and nutrition but it also teaches them the importance of living a dignified life and a resolve to chase their dreams in the future. 

Salaam Baalak Contact Points 

Salaam Baalak Contact Points or CPs are SBT centres that are usually located at crowded places such as railway stations. These centres are basically the primary links that help identify vulnerable kids as they enter the city. Apart from these children, the Contact Points also work with kids who spend their entire lives on the streets and survive by picking rags or begging. New CPs have been established in various slum areas of Delhi like Geeta Colony or Seelampur since these pockets have a big population of children who face the risk of being neglected and left on the street to fend for themselves. 

Donate, Volunteer, Sponsor, Organize 

Anyone can contribute to the Salaam Baalak Trust. Some of the main ways by which you can offer assistance to the children are: 

• Volunteering to teach and motivate them 
• Donating money for the betterment of facilities 
• Sponsoring and orphan child 
• Organizing fund-raising events 

SBT believes that with the support of a large number of willing donors, patrons, sponsors and supporters they can bring smile to many more faces and nurture countless more dreams as they have been doing for the past 25 years. The trust encourages the donors and sponsors to visit the Contact Points and experience for themselves how it functions on a day to day basis. Contributing to SBT by volunteering or even providing sponsorship child’s care, education and future is bound to have a positive effect on contributors.