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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 preventiveand promotional approach which supports children and activates forces in the societythat 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 schoolDropout 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 whichever way he likes. Majority of children however are exploited by their elders andnot allowed to express.
The right to Information: Every child has a right to know his basic rights and his
position in the society.
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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
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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 afterrehabilitation 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 childrenabove 14 years of age, who show too much resistance towards formal education. Thevocational 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 ourprimary responsibility to look after the children until they are reintegrated with their
families. We facilitate proper treatment for sick children and also conduct medicalcamps from time to time. Personality Enhancement Personality Enhancement has a vital aspect among our services. Such measures help
to develop positive attitudes in life
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Food
1. Calendar booking: On your special occasions like birthdays/anniversary youcould choose to feed 200 children who live in BOSCO’s centers bycontributing 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 child’s uniform – Rs. 500
3. Sponsor Education for a child for one year ( Tuition fee, school fee) - Rs 5500
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Social involvement project (sip)
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