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CHILDREN OF INDIA FOUNDATION

EMPOWERING VULNERABLE CHILDREN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40% of children in India live in difficult situations

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It takes a community to uplift a child

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We empower the most vulnerable children and their families

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We are Terre des Hommes Netherlands in India
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OUR REACH

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Our Story

Children of India Foundation (CIF) is a registered Non-Profit Organization based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was founded in the year 2002 by a group of socially committed individuals. CIF is presently engaged in activities related to health, livelihoods and education.

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WE ARE RESPONDING

TO COVID-19

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OUR PROJECTS

IMAGE

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The Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment (IMAGE) empowers victims of child marriage in areas of health, education, social protection, vocational training and against gender-based violence 

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Children GOOD

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Children empowerment for Getting Out of the Devadasi System (GOOD) focuses on addressing the social and sexual exploitation faced by young girls in lower caste communities caused by a traditional practice which dedicates them as sex workers.

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Girls' Advocacy Alliance

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Girls’ Advocacy Alliance prevents child marriage and child trafficking in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana advocating with the Government, the Civil Society, Religious Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies.

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Other projects

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Other projects include CIF’s work in socio-economic development, specifically educational assistance to children in need from Government schools, emergency medical assistance to the poor

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Our Invesment

 

 

Apart from our interventions focusing on children, we also work with their families and communities, the Government, Civil Society Organisations, Law Enforcement Agencies and the Private Sector. This multi-stakeholder approaches ensures a conducive environment for children to thrive.

 

Our Returns on Investment

 

 

What People Say

  • “

    The IMAGE programme has helped a lot of young
    adolescent girls in our village. They are now more
    aware of good health and nutrition practices.

    Ms. Bhagya
    ASHA Worker
  • “

    The GOOD project has been really helpful in our
    area. They have helped identify vulnerable girls and
    victims. They have also sensitised the Panchayat on
    the issues of Devadasis, and now we are more aware.

    Mr. Raju Doddamani
    Gram Panchayat Secretary
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    We are not none, we are one. People are now realising
    the strength of girls.

    Ms. Divya
    Youth Advocate

 

 

News & Updates

Statewide Advocacy Consultation

January 11, 2021
A statewide advocacy consultation with the Government and related stakeholders was held on 22nd December 2020 at Bengaluru to address...
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IMAGE India collabs with Girl Up Bangalore to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence

December 15, 2020
On 12th December 2020, as a part of the United Nations 16 Day Campaign to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence,...
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Strengthening of Child Protection Mechanisms in Railway Protection

December 4, 2020
A Workshop on “Strengthening of Child Protection Mechanism in Railways” in the railway premises and trains was held today i.e.,...
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