Vardhishnu Social Research and Development Society has established and runs the Mehrun Anandghar center in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to provide a safe, joyful learning space that transitions child waste-pickers and vulnerable laborers into mainstream education. This is among the six Anadghar in the Jalgaon district that are providing safe space to about 400 vulnerable children on an annual basis.
Varshidhnu’s mission is to eliminate child labour and exploitation among marginalized street children in the low-income localities. The Mehrun Anandghar ("Home of Happiness") operates as a community learning centres. About 70 child waste pickers, street children, and kids from economically disadvantaged families benefit from this Anandghar. Vardhishnu’s core strategy is to build an interim ecosystem that bridges the gap between home, street life, and formal schools.
The VFIT support is to strengthen the core pillars of work at Mehrun, namely VFIT in particular appreciates the life skills assessment rubric that maps the traits of self awareness, self management, relationship skill, decision making and social awareness for each child and tracks the progress made by the child, both in the Anandghar and in the schools to which they go.
Providing basic literacy, numerical training, and fluent Marathi reading/writing skills.
Inculcating healthy habits, emotional stability, and drug/substance abuse prevention.
Formally enrolling street children into public schools and providing ongoing academic support to prevent dropouts.
Supplying daily nutritional snacks (like Rajgira laddoos, chikki, bananas) alongside periodic health checkups.
Engaging directly with families to shift mindsets from immediate labour earnings to long-term education.
Founder Vardhishnu, “The Volkart Foundation Indian Trust has not only helped us strengthen our program, on ground implementation but has also expanded our sense of what is possible for the future of the children we work through Anandghar. They are, in the truest sense, a partner who is deeply invested in our work. Through regular dialogue, thoughtful brainstorming, and unwavering support, they have consistently encouraged us to innovate, overcome challenges, and further strengthen our 400program.”
Every photograph reflects the journey of children gaining confidence, education, care and opportunities through the continued support of Volkart Foundation Indian Trust and its partner organisations.
The Vidya Vardhini Foundation Trust is a Mumbai-based non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting marginalised communities and fostering social inclusion.
VFIT support cost of special children in Cheeta Nagar. These children have been studying either in mainstream schools and institutions or in special institutes depending on their level of impairment, abilities and acceptance by the local schools.
VFIT appreciates the manner in which Vidya Vardhini Foundation Trust tracks every child through the year through their own teams, and with support of interns from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Its involvement and reporting on their academic progress, participation in co-curricular activities like elocution competition, sports, arts and crafts and other creative activities eventually contributing to their self – confidence is also noteworthy.
The foundation supports children and families through education, healthcare, inclusion and elderly care, ensuring dignity and equal opportunities for all.
Promotes social integration for children with special needs by changing societal attitudes.
Runs a Community Mental Health Clinic and a dedicated Vision Centre in Trombay for underprivileged patients in partnership with KBHB Hospital Parel, Mumbai.
Offers physical and mental well-being initiatives for senior citizens.
Hon. Director, Vidya Vardhini Foundation Trust, “The Volkart Foundation Indian Trust’s support has fostered the full potential of students with special needs as they avail the opportunity to receive education like their peers. The educational support from VFIT is also helping them to build life skills such as decision making, problem solving and preparing them for their future lives. The support from VFIT is a step towards building an inclusive society.”
Every photograph reflects the journey of children gaining confidence, education, care and opportunities through the continued support of Volkart Foundation Indian Trust and its partner organisations.
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