The Ojas project supports children living in difficult circumstances by providing care, guidance and opportunities for a better future. Many come from vulnerable family environments affected by socio-economic hardship, limited support systems and disrupted education.

Children are supported through customised individual care plans, regular engagement with parents or guardians and need-based interventions. The project encourages continued education and vocational training while fostering trust, resilience and growth within the community.

Through group activities, story camps, exposure visits, summer camps and ideathon workshops, children are encouraged to build life skills, creativity, confidence and problem-solving abilities.
The initiative also facilitates vocational training, scholarship linkages and economic rehabilitation support for families to strengthen long-term development outcomes.

These efforts have improved school attendance, participation in activities and communication skills among children. Many have also developed greater confidence, responsibility and leadership, with older children increasingly mentoring younger peers.

2025-26 highlights

• provided need-based support to 290 children
• engaged 800 children through balshibirs (camps) and movie screenings
• reached 8,700 individuals through child-friendly village advocacy initiatives including balmela (fair), street plays and training programs
• established 2 Ojas activity centers for 111 children, focusing on improving functional literacy and essential life skills
• enabled 5 families to establish micro-enterprises

Enriching children through Balmela 2024

A balmela (funfair) was orgainsed to reach out to around 2,311 students through 30 practical learning stalls and fun activities. The learning stalls included awareness of road safety, health and hygiene, nutrition and anaemia, the importance of savings, waste management, and recreational activities including, learning vedic math, Warli painting, arts and crafts, henna application, etc.