India

We are child advocates

We provide children with tools and training they need to access education, overcome barriers and be a voice for change. We’ve been working in India since 1972.

About Us

We partner for change

Thank you to our implementing partners for making dreams come true in India…

  • Strategic Collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Tony Blair Institute’s Generation Global Program
  • GOORU, IEC, and Government school education department
  • Tamil Nadu Agriculture University
  • Child Fund Alliance
  • Balamandir Research Foundation (BMRF)
  • Ramachandra University – Clinical Nutrition department

We promote inclusion

In India, gender inequality and caste-based (class) discrimination perpetuate social exclusion, especially among women and girls.

So, we specialize in gender and social inclusion to tackle these deep-rooted barriers to positive change. We use education as a tool to end child marriage, child labour and other harmful practices, encouraging young people to speak up to protect their rights.

OUR PROJECTS

Did you know...

India has a population of 1.4 billion

The democracy is home to 176 million vulnerable people*

One in three child brides worldwide live in India**

49.9 percent of the population (age 15+) are part of the labour force

Source: worldbank.org reuters.com*,  moSPI.org**

Donations at work in India

4,600+ Sponsored Children

5 Local Partners

170 Communities

130,500+ Dreamers (of all ages)

Our team

Nancy Anabel

COUNTRY DIRECTOR – INDIA
nanabel@childrenbelieve.ca

 

Responsible for the overall success of our India office, the country director leads and manages strategic growth and direction, program development, international and domestic partnerships as well as day-to-day operations in India.

MEET THE TEAM

Inspiring Stories

January 2020

Sponsored child finds hope in spite of illness

Despite struggles, Uma's family rallied support for her brain tumor surgeries. With recovery underway, Uma remains determined to achieve her dreams.

June 2017

What it was like to meet my sponsored child, Kaviy...

A heartwarming journey with CCFC in India. Meeting Kaviya and her village, witnessing transformation, and sharing unforgettable moments.

April 2017

Former sponsored child is inspired to realize her ...

From nearly dropping out to becoming a nurse, Kavitha's journey was transformed by sponsorship. Now she pays it forward, supporting her community's education and health.

More about us

You ask, we answer.
Happily.

Sponsorship combines funding from supporters to provide children with access to education so they can thrive in school and life. The program also gives children:

  • Equal access to opportunities and resources, such as clean water, healthcare and quality education
  • Confidence, knowledge and leadership skills to realize their rights
  • Opportunities to have their voices heard through community clubs, public forums and our sponsorship programming
  • The tools to play an active role in improving the systems that are supposed to protect them

And, letters sent between donor and sponsored child contribute to building a child’s confidence, so they’re encouraged to create a brighter future for themselves.

For $44 per month, sponsorship through Children Believe gives a child access to education and provides their community with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

As a child sponsor, you’ll receive an Annual Report as well as an update of your sponsored child’s progress and a new photo, so you can see how they’ve grown. We also include updates from their community so you see what your support, along with their hard work, has accomplished.

Trust and accountability are very important to us. Children Believe uses results-based management to measure and evaluate everything we do. This ensures we’re accountable to you and can achieve the greatest change for children. Read ChildVoice magazine and our online stories to meet the children and families you’re helping.

Since we were founded in 1960, we’ve reached out to children of all faiths, ethnicities and cultures, and all people who want to make a difference in their lives. Yet, in the countries we work, there’s often confusion about whether we serve children of other faiths. As a commitment to our Christian faith principles, we want every child to feel excited and proud our name represents them and every person to feel inspired and welcome to join our cause.

Curious about our work in India?

Get in touch and ask away! We're happy to help.