Have you ever pulled up to a traffic light and had one of our children stop at your window, requesting food or even money, but really wanting to know they are important to you? Many of us react by looking the other way. At Parmartham, we take action.
India's street children aren't statistics. They are characters, full of hopes and fears, laughter and dreams. They live invisible lives without education, protection, or medical care. We at Parmartham listen to their silent voices. Our goal is to provide the voice, platform, and future they so desperately need.
The Harsh Realities That Confront Them
Each day is a struggle for street children. They face some of the following challenges every day:
They live undernourished or even starve due to a lack of access to sufficient food.
No Access to Education: Without schooling, they lose even fundamental skills, holding back their future careers.
Exposed to Abuse: Vulnerable and defenceless, they are exposed to all kinds of abuse and exploitation.
Poor health and hygiene: They contract illnesses as a result of unhygienic conditions and without access to medical treatment.
No legal identity: Without documents, they have no access to schools, government assistance, and shelter.
Why Their Voices Matter
These voices are silenced through neglect, not by choice. They have grown up without recognition, without guidance, and without love—unseen by the world. Not because they don't have anything to say. Because they have messages to share. Because they want to be heard, seen, and provided with an equal opportunity. We empower them by listening. Only by hearing them do we create lasting, true changes.
Parmartham's Mission for Street Children At Parmartham, we're committed to helping every child reclaim their right to a safe, happy, and meaningful life. Here's how:
Direct Outreach: We go to the children where they are—on the streets or in the workplace—providing support and establishing trust from our initial encounter.
Enrolling in Programmes: We get them prepared for academic achievement through Saksham Bharat. Our Sanskar Kendra enables us to instill culture, ethical, and moral values.
Safe Living Spaces: We provide secure living environments with basic amenities where children have the opportunity to study and grow.
Positive Setting: Regular practice of meditation, yoga, and routine provides a balanced environment for both emotional and mental well-being.
Healthcare & Hygiene: Healthy check-ups and hygiene education help keep children well and teach children to take care of themselves.
What You Can Do
You don't necessarily have to work on the ground level to contribute. This is how you can help support our cause:
Sponsor the Education or Health of a Child: With a small monthly contribution, provide access to school and health care to a child.
Volunteer Your Skills or Your Time: Regardless of whether you are a teacher, physician, or mentor, your service can have lasting results.
Use Your Voice: Raise awareness of the condition of street children in social media and in your community.
Donate Essentials: Items like books, clothes, hygiene kits, or smartphones can support a child's education and well-being.
Conclusion
Our street children are not invisible to us. At Parmartham, we see them, listen to them, and support them. They don't want luxury—just love, care, education, and identity. We can, all of us, be the generation to rewrite their narrative—from pain to potential, from silence to strength. Let's unite to give every child the future they deserve.
