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Ehsaas

Dedicates to integrating vulnerable children into society with dignity, employing a holistic approach, prioritizing marginalized groups through sustainable interventions and fostering child-friendly societal change

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

  • Since

    2017

Established in June 2002, Ehsaas is dedicated to integrating vulnerable children into society with dignity and without stigma. The organisation envisi Read moreons fostering a child-friendly and protective societal framework. The mission involves sustainable, rights-based interventions at the child, societal, family, and policy levels, prioritizing marginalized groups. It employs a holistic approach, engaging multiple stakeholders, particularly children, while prioritizing intensive assistance for a few over minimal support for many. Its initiatives ensure children's rights through a comprehensive strategy of services and advocacy. Activities encompass family reunification, providing both temporary and permanent shelter for homeless children, along with counselling, vocational training, and education for rehabilitation. Additionally, it fortifies child protection by training stakeholders on Child Rights and conducting research to inform the understanding of children's issues in Uttar Pradesh. Ehsaas believes that community involvement is instrumental in effecting positive societal change, fostering awareness about child rights violations, and facilitating children's smooth reintegration into mainstream society.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Impact

Ehsaas has made impact, reaching out to 13,600 children through Childline services, supporting 3,000 individuals through Astitva initiatives, and providing assistance to 4,000 individuals via its Foodbank efforts.

Programs

  • Astitva Programme

    The term 'Astitva' translates to 'identity.' It represents an initiative empowering street youth aged 18 and above, particularly those transitioning from 'Gharonda' or the Drop-in-Shelter. This effort aims to foster self-reliance and independence among street children, supporting them until they achieve financial autonomy and lead dignified lives.

  • Drop–in–Centre for Street Children

    District

    State

    Ehsaas established the pioneering Drop-In Center in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first registered under the Juvenile Justice Act. Functioning as an open shelter since 2002, it offers essential services like health, nutrition, counselling, and need-based vocational training to children. This centre serves as a safe haven, providing not only basic amenities but also holistic support to empower and guide children, fostering their well-being and future prospects.

  • Child Friendly Railway Station

    District

    State

    The Railway Children Surveillance and Protection Mechanism is a systematic approach ensuring a safe environment for children on railway platforms. It identifies, rescues, and provides support, reaching around 8000 children since 2002. This model is a recognized Best Practice for rehabilitating children in need, contributing to Lucknow's Child-Friendly Railway Station status. Additionally, Ehsaas launched Railway CHILDLINE in July 2015—a 24/7 emergency outreach service connecting children in railway contact to long-term care and rehabilitation services.

  • Safe City for Children Initiative

    District

    State

    The aim is to transform Lucknow into a city where children's rights, especially their Right to Protection, are upheld through robust systems and infrastructure. This involves raising awareness widely and reinforcing existing structures. Sensitizing not only children but also those responsible for their well-being is crucial. Ehsaas has conducted numerous training and awareness initiatives over time, engaging various stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach towards safeguarding children's rights.

  • Child Right Resource Centre

    State

    This resource centre is envisioned to serve as a central repository for all information concerning children, with a particular focus on Uttar Pradesh. This hub conducts research and documentation to support policy advocacy based on solid evidence.

Leadership Team

  • Shachi Singh

    Founder

  • Saloni Tandon

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATE2085R

  • Registration ID

    1084

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    UP/2016/0104069

  • 12A

    AAATE2085RE20214

  • 80G

    AAATE2085RF20214

  • FCRA

    136550347

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    F-2, Virat Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, 226010

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

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