From Streets to Stability

This fund made it possible to better lives in the golden years

From Streets to Stability

This fund made it possible to better lives in the golden years

NGO

CORP - Community Outreach Programme

Cause

Children, Education

Supported by

Mumbai Connexions

Why This Matters

Rehabilitating street children is essential, as they often endure unsafe conditions marked by hunger, violence, exploitation, and a lack of basic services like healthcare and education. Their vulnerability threatens not only their own development but also the safety and stability of urban communities. Without timely support, many risk falling into cycles of crime, substance abuse, or exploitation, increasing the burden on public systems. Most of these children are aged 5–16, with some up to 18; about 60% are boys, though girls—while less visible—often face more severe risks and vulnerabilities.
The intervention focused on meeting the immediate and long-term needs of street children. Daily nutritious meals were provided to combat hunger and malnutrition, while children were enrolled in educational programs to support their learning and future opportunities. Psychological counselling sessions addressed emotional and mental health challenges, and regular health check-ups were conducted with the help of medical volunteers. The initiative also supported access to educational supplies and basic healthcare, creating a foundation for a healthier, more stable life.

Our Intervention

The Difference We’ve Made

M & E tools like attendance registers, health tracking sheets, and monthly impact reports helped track progress. The results were encouraging—85 children were enrolled in formal schools or bridge courses, and all beneficiaries received daily nutritious meals, leading to noticeable improvements in health. Over 60% showed significant behavioural changes, and many children shared that they now feel safer, more hopeful, and grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow in a secure environment. The project also fostered greater community involvement, with local volunteers stepping up to mentor and support the children. This unexpected outcome helped scale outreach and improve service delivery. While initial resistance from some children and families posed a challenge, ongoing counselling and engagement efforts successfully addressed these barriers. Overall, the intervention set many children on a path toward self-reliance, better health, education, and social integration.

About the Organisation

CORP’s mission is to facilitate fully functioning and socially responsible communities. To achieve this vision, CORP provides access to fundamental social services such as education, health care, nutrition and vocational training, enabling communities to pull themselves out of poverty and become self-reliant, independent and socially responsible.

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ELIGIBITY FOR OUR GRANTS

  1. Geographic Focus: We focus on organizations serving the Mumbai area. 
  2. Scale of the Non-profit: We prioritize supporting smaller and mid-level, up-and-coming non-profits. 
  3. Community Focus: The project or program funded must benefit the 
local community. 
  4. Clear Mission and Impact: The organization must have a clear mission and demonstrate how the project will meet community needs with measurable outcomes. 
  5. Funding Approach: We prioritise funding to projects that are underrepresented and not heavily funded by larger organizations. 
  6. Regulatory Compliance: NGOs must have valid regulatory documents, ensuring adherence to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements. 
  7. Capacity Building Participation: NGOs that are part of the cohort of BCPT’s Capacity Building workshops are given priority.