Child care and wellbeing- Children are the future of our society and thus the central focus of our initiatives. Almost a major portion of children living under COVID-19 lockdowns are facing social restrictions and school closures as well as lack of outdoor play. Thus, they are dealing with feelings of anxiety, with many at risk of lasting psychological distress, including depression, which gives a feeling of isolation. Even as several countries gradually begin lifting their lockdowns, many schools remain closed-affecting almost 1.3 billion children and students worldwide (source-UNESCO) and strict social restrictions are likely to remain in place across the globe.

This leaves children and youth who are already at risk - such as those living in challenging home environments or children who are lacking social support or whose families are already facing poverty- especially the vulnerable. Feelings of helplessness, loneliness and fear of being socially excluded, stigmatised or separated from loved ones are common in this situation, while prolonged stress, boredom and social isolation, can lead to a higher number of mental health conditions in children, such as anxiety and even depression. Effect of school closure also resulting in a greater number of CHILD-LABOUR.