Child, Youth & Women Development
Empowering children, adolescents, and women through access to quality education, health services, safe environments, and livelihood opportunities — building confident, self-reliant individuals who can drive community change.
Education
Nutrition & Health
Safety Protection
Life Skills
Youth Employability
6
ONGOING
PROJECTS
Scholarship
2
COMPLETED
PROJECTS
Child & Youth Participation
1,800+
CHILDREN
SUPPORTED
ONGOING PROJECTS




ongoing since 2025, April
Baduria & Basirhat-1, West Bengal
Promoting Comprehensive Child Development
Strengthening access to quality education for children by establishing education support centres and community-based learning spaces. Currently supports more than 1,000 children, particularly from brick kiln communities and areas affected by Indo-Bangladesh border insecurities. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The project aims to strengthen access to quality education for children by establishing education support centres and community-based learning spaces. It currently supports more than 1,000 children, particularly those from brick kiln communities and areas affected by Indo-Bangladesh border insecurities. In addition to education, the project promotes knowledge and awareness through active community engagement, organising workshops on child protection, school retention, reproductive health, hygiene, career guidance, social entitlements & schemes, and skill-based training to support holistic development.
Donor
Indienhilfe e.V. Herrsching (Germany) finances from Schöck Family Foundation gGmbH (Germany)
LOCATION
Nayabastiya Milani Gram Panchayat, Baduria Block & Gacha Akharpur, Basirhat-1 Block, West Bengal




ongoing since 2025, April
Diamond Harbor, 24 Parganas (South)
Integrated Learning Development
Ensuring enrolment and active participation of around 580 children aged 2–18 years in age-appropriate Children's Clubs via Knowledge and Resource Centres (KRCs). Additionally supports 150 youths (19–24 years) through life skills, spoken English, computer literacy and employability pathways. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This project ensures the enrolment and active participation of around 580 children aged 2-18 years in age-appropriate and accessible Children’s Clubs, facilitated through village-based Knowledge and Resource Centres (KRCs). Guided by trained In-Charges and facilitators, these clubs provide safe, supportive and inclusive spaces that promote learning, life skills development, book-club activities, and overall child well-being within the community. The project correspondingly supports 150 youths (19-24 years) through structured life skills sessions, spoken English training in association with the British Council, and computer literacy programmes, including an introduction to AI. It provides non-educational employability training (NEET) with pathways to dignified jobs or entrepreneurship linkages. Special efforts are made to engage early marriage survivors, supporting them to rebuild confidence, develop skills, and envision a new and empowered future. The project strengthens linkages with government systems to ensure access to education and health safety nets for every participant. Caregiver engagement is a core component, fostering supportive home environments and shared responsibility for child development. A strong emphasis is placed on child safeguarding within the organisation and promoting child protection mechanisms at the community level. The initiative also focuses on strengthening community institutions such as Village Level Child Protection Committees (VLCPCs) and Child Cabinets, ensuring sustained local ownership and accountability.
Donor
Children International, U.S.A.
LOCATION
4 Gram Panchayats of Diamond Harbor Block, 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal




ongoing since 2025, April
Diamond Harbor, 24 Parganas (South)
Doshi Scholarship for "Finish Liners"
Empowering meritorious pre-selected youth from underserved communities to complete their higher and professional education despite financial barriers — opening pathways to dignified and sustainable employment and breaking the cycle of poverty. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This special scholarship initiative empowers meritorious pre-selected youth from underserved communities to complete their higher and professional education despite financial barriers, the project opens pathways to dignified and sustainable employment to break the cycle of poverty. Beyond individual success, it inspires confidence and aspiration within the wider community. The project proves that with opportunity and support, talent can thrive beyond limitations.
Donor
Children International, U.S.A.
LOCATION
4 Gram Panchayat of Diamond Harbor block & 24 Parganas (South) West Bengal, India




ongoing since 2026, April
Baduria & Basirhat-1, West Bengal
Strengthening Early Childhood Development
Strengthening early childhood care and development for around 80 vulnerable children aged 1–7 years from brick kiln communities through Learning Resource Centres, caregiver engagement, and linkages with ICDS centres and government institutions. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The project focuses on strengthening early childhood care and development for brick kiln-associated around 80 vulnerable children aged 1-7 years by supporting them and their caregivers through structured, age-appropriate interventions. It promotes child care, early learning, school readiness, nutrition, and health awareness through the establishment of Learning Resource Centres (similar to crèches) and close engagement with families, ICDS centres, and community platforms. The project nurtures community volunteers and promotes community contribution and ownership to ensure long-term sustainability of services. It also strengthens linkages with government institutions to improve access to entitlements and health-related services. Additionally, the project builds the capacity of caregivers and frontline workers, ensuring children grow in safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments that support holistic development. Other key components include household-level nutrition garden development, caregiver engagement through learning-by-doing sessions, and family wealth management sessions to enhance overall well-being.
Donor
Indienhilfe e.V. Herrsching (Germany) — finances from Dr. Birk Foundation (Germany)
LOCATION
Kulia village, Nayabastiya Milani GP, Baduria Block & Gaccha village, Basirhat-1 Block, West Bengal




ongoing since 2026, March
Chetla, Kolkata, West Bengal
Mother and Child Wellness Center
Providing safe, nurturing, and accessible childcare support for 50–60 young children (aged 1–7) of working parents and single/working mothers from vulnerable urban slum communities through a well-managed crèche centre. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The project focuses on providing safe, nurturing, and accessible childcare support for 50-60 young children (1 to 7) of working parents, single/working mothers, particularly from vulnerable urban slum communities and domestic workers. Through a well-managed crèche centre, the project ensures early stimulation, nutrition, health care, and school readiness in a protective environment. It promotes active caregiver engagement and builds the capacity of caregivers and staff to provide quality childcare services. The project also strengthens linkages with government systems to ensure access to health services and entitlements. Community participation, local volunteer engagement, and shared responsibility are encouraged to ensure sustainability, while upholding strong child safeguarding and protection standards.
Donor
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), financing through Chetla Basti Unnyan Committee
LOCATION
Chetla, Kolkata, West Bengal




ongoing since 2025, August
iamond Harbor II, 24 Parganas (South)
Moving Towards Light
Supporting 50 children aged 4–7 years from Holdighi village by addressing their early childhood educational needs and providing a safe, child-friendly learning environment — while strengthening community protection mechanisms against all forms of violence against children. MOVING TOWARDS LIGHT (MTL)- ongoing since 2025, August ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This project supports 50 children aged 4-7 years from Holdighi village by addressing their early childhood educational needs and providing a safe, child-friendly learning environment that promotes holistic development by strengthening community awareness and protection mechanisms aimed at preventing all forms of violence against children.
Donor
Local individual supporters of KTfHD
LOCATION
Holighi village of Kalatalhat GP under Diamond Harbor II block, 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal.
COMPLETED PROJECTS




1-YEAR PILOT — COMPLETED
Diamond Harbor, West Benga
INTEGRATED LEARNING DEVELOPMENT FOR SELECTED CHILDREN
500 children (4–14 years) across four Gram Panchayats of Diamond Harbour block supported through 12 Bridge Centres, trained community animators, reading & writing camps, child protection workshops and 5 children's libraries. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Project Impact Snapshot ✦500 children (4–14 years) of Diamond Harbour block supported across four Gram Panchayats, with 2,000 children and adults reached directly and indirectly. ✦12 Bridge Centres enabled improved learning outcomes through structured, pedagogy-based sessions. ✦Continuous Assessment Format (CAF) ensured regular tracking of progress and timely support to address learning gaps. ✦10 trained community animators strengthened local capacity for sustained educational support. ✦Reading & writing camps and book festivals increased engagement in learning among children and caregivers. ✦Child protection workshops and follow-ups improved awareness, contributing to a reduction in child marriage cases during the project period. ✦5 children's libraries established in government-supported spaces, ensuring long-term access to learning resources. ✦Strong community and institutional linkages created a sustainable foundation for continued education and child protection efforts.




6-YEAR PHASE — COMPLETED
Khalpara, Kolkata
Mother and Child Welfare Centre: Daily Crèche Services
Successfully strengthened early childhood care and maternal well-being in the urban slum of Khalpara, Kolkata. Provided structured daily crèche services for children aged 1–5 years and supported 37 families including 40 children over a 6-year phase. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The project successfully strengthened early childhood care and maternal well-being in the urban slum of Khalpara, Kolkata. Designed to support working mothers, the project provided structured daily crèche services for children aged 1–5 years, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for care, nutrition, and early development. Beyond direct services, the project strengthened awareness among families on childcare, nutrition, and hygiene, benefiting 37 families (including 40 children). Importantly, the model generated valuable learnings and best practices, which have been further shared through capacity-building and training programmes for other organisations and community stakeholders supporting replication and wider impact. Impact Highlights ★Daily crèche services established (6 days/week, 6 hours/day) for children aged 1-5 years. ★Safe, nurturing childcare environment supporting early learning, nutrition, and health. ★Improved child health and school readiness outcomes. ★Increased income opportunities and savings for working mothers. ★Strong awareness built on childcare, hygiene, and nutrition practices. ★Replicable model developed, with learnings shared through training and capacity-building initiatives with the other three like-minded organisations.
Donor
Local donations (3 years) + Indienhilfe e.V. Herrsching (Germany) under FCRA prior approval (2018–2020)
LOCATION
Khalpara (urban slum), Kolkata, West Bengal
