Introduction of BOSCO

BOSCO is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) working in the city of Bangalore since 1980. Vision To build a community that will unreservedly care for its children through a preventive and promotional approach which supports children and activates forces in the society that favour them. Mission To encourage the young at risk to join the mainstream of society as educated and productive citizens by partnering with the children in their daily struggle to grow off the streets. WHO IS A CHILD?
According to international law, a child means every human being below the age of 18 years.

Child Rights in India: An Introduction

India is a party to the UN declaration on the Rights of the Child 1959. Accordingly, it adopted a National Policy on Children in 1974. The policy reaffirmed the constitutional provisions for adequate services to children, both before and after birth and through the period of growth to ensure their full physical, mental and social development. The right to Education: 50% of Indian children aged 6-18 do not go to school Dropout rates increase alarmingly in class III to V, its 50% for boys, 58% for girls. The right to Expression: Every child has a right to express himself freely in which ever way he likes. Majority of children however are exploited by their elders and not allowed to express. The right to Information: Every child has a right to know his basic rights and his position in the society.

The right to Health & Care: 58% of India's children below the age of 2 years are not fully vaccinated. And 24% of these children do not receive any form of vaccination. Over 60% of children in India are anemic. 95 in every 1000 children born in India, do not see their fifth birthday. 70 in every 1000 children born in India, do not see their first birthday.

The right to Name & Nationality: Every child has a right to identify himself with a nation. A vast majority of underprivileged children in India are treated like commodities and exported to other countries as labour or prostitutes

The right to protection from Neglect: Every child has a right to lead a well protected and secure life away from neglect

Target Groups of BOSCO

Unaccompanied Children living on streets Children who do labour Abandoned / Orphaned Children Runaway / Missing children Victims of Substance Abuse Victims of Child Abuse / Violence / exploitation Children who do begging Children who do Rag Picking Children whose Rights are violated

Services of Bosco
Home Placement BOSCO believes that the Child belongs to his/her home and that is where the children can grow up best. Reinstating the children back in their homes at the earliest after rehabilitation is the goal that BOSCO pursues with intent. Tracing Missing Children BOSCO is the nodal agency for the state for the missing child bureau as per the proceeding of Government of Karnataka. This decision has come with the efforts of BOSCO in ensuring the implementation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2000 and the corresponding Amendment Act (2006). Education Most of the children stop their education after their initial schooling. The reason behind this scenario is that economic instability. BOSCO intends to support these children for stheir higher education Vocational Training Vocational training coupled with Non-Formal Education is provided to those children above 14 years of age, who show too much resistance towards formal education. The vocational training includes welding, carpentry, two-wheeler mechanism, computer training, tailoring etc. Job Placement After completing the vocational training, we place these children in different job setting according to their qualification. This will help them to construct their future Health Care Giving better medical service to the children is one of our major concerns. It is our primary responsibility to look after the children until they are reintegrated with their families. We facilitate proper treatment for sick children and also conduct medical camps from time to time. Personality Enhancement Personality Enhancement has a vital aspect among our services. Such measures help to develop positive attitudes in life

Food
1. Calendar booking: On your special occasions like birthdays/anniversary you could choose to feed 200 children who live in BOSCOs centers by contributing Rs. 2000 for a one time meal, choose your dates!

2. Sponsor Food for a child for one year - Rs.10800 Clothing 1. To provide two sets of dresses for a child during a year - Rs. 1000

2. To help us provide bedding, blankets & pillows for 200 children during the year Rs. 400per child Open Shelter Maintenance For Electricity, Water,Housekeeping Maintenance, honorarium to shelter animators Rs. 19,500per month Education 1. Gift a School accessories & Stationery o Gift a school bag to a child - Rs. 150 o Gift a pack of school stationeries to a child - Rs. 600

2. Sponsor a childs uniform Rs. 500

3. Sponsor Education for a child for one year ( Tuition fee, school fee) - Rs 5500

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