With support from the IIFL Foundation, the project was initiated to address the needs of working mothers and laborers earning minimum wages by providing improved early childhood services and daycare facilities. These services are offered at various locations, including mineral grinding sites in Kishangarh and Beawar, brick kiln site settings in Anupgarh, and construction sites in Jaipur, Noida, and Ahmedabad. By focusing on these specific locations, the project aims to support families where parents, particularly mothers, are engaged in labor-intensive work, ensuring that their children receive quality care and early childhood education despite challenging circumstances.
The target audience of the project is children under the age group of birth to 12 years who mainly belongs to migratory population from rural areas of Chhattisgarh, MP, Bihar and UP. Hence, the purpose of the project is to take care of the nutritional needs and improve the malnourished status of children, ensure their good health, facilitate non-formal education, promote enrollment in formal schools, and empower the community with knowledge of ECD and childcare practices.
What sets this project apart is its direct engagement with our primary beneficiaries, children aged 6 months to 12 years and a 360-degree approach towards the well-being of children. Across 11 IIFL-supported centers, the project prioritizes children's nutrition by providing three cooked meals daily, along with monthly doctor visits and access to healthcare facilities provided by ANMs. The project also focuses on safeguarding children from hazards in labor camps and workplaces, offering non-formal education tailored to their holistic development and enrolling children on formal schooling in local schools.
Emphasizing hygiene and cleanliness, the project aims to prevent diseases and promote good health in the community. Through the Chauras project, we aim to build strong relationships with community members, enriching their understanding of early childhood development, education, child protection, and the needs of young children. This comprehensive approach underscores the project's uniqueness and commitment to fostering the well-being and development of undernourished children and their communities.
