PROJECTS
DISHA- CHEMBUR CHILDREN’S HOME
Disha is a program for the homeless children at Chembur Childrens Home at Mankhurd & David Sasson Industrial Home at Matunga which provides training in creative thinking, communication skills through art and creative workshops
OBJECTIVE
Focus of the classes is on awareness building, creative thinking and group therapy.
PROFILE
Age: 5-18 years. The children are orphans, while others are from single parents from poverty-stricken backgrounds.
LOCATION
Located in Mankhurd,
Mumbai-400088
What is Chembur Children’s Home? Located in Mankhurd, Mumbai, Chembur Children’s Home is a government sponsored orphanage, which houses over 150 boys. Many NGOs such as VYF are invited to interact with the boys.
The project undertaken by VYF at CCH is known as Disha. VYF was initially invited to conduct full day workshops for 50 children, to acquaint them with the outside world through games, songs, drama, and more.
The program was so popular among the children that the number quickly rose from 50 to 200 boys, aged 5-16 years. Focus of the classes is on awareness building, creative thinking and group therapy.
The majority of the children are orphans, while others are from single parents from poverty-stricken backgrounds. Also VYF aims to provide them with psychological and emotional stability.
CELEBRITY JUDGES
AT CCH IN VYF STYLE
Special dance and fun programs are arranged for the children during Raksha Bandhan,Ganpati, Holi, Diwali, Christmas, etc
Celebrity judges are invited to engage and interact with the children
Group games are organized to promote team-work
Healthy snacks are provided to promote nutrition