ChildFund India, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to child development, introduced multiple interventions since 1980s in Rajasthan.

These interventions have come a long way and today include 107 PENCIL (Protective, Effective and Context-based Initiation of Learning) Centers, 3 Youth Resource Centers, 4 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Labs, 2 Agriculture Resource Centers, 12 Child friendly Gram Panchayats, 24 Children Clubs, 40 Youth Clubs and trained 320 Mentor Mothers. These program has been meticulously crafted to address the unique educational requirements in India. With over four decades of impactful presence in Rajasthan, such program has successfully served the community. Notably, Mr. Isam Ghanim, President & CEO ChildFund International USA is making a special visit to Rajasthan to commemorate such a significant milestone.

At present, the programs are running in 132 villages across 6 districts of Rajasthan. The project has impacted the lives of 500,000 children, youth and community members and it continues to grow.

Furthermore, ChildFund India has their interventions in the government schools of Rajasthan, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Labs. These labs support problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision making, leadership, entrepreneurship, and acceptance of failure. Whereas the Youth Resource Centers (YRC) - YRC are also set up in communities which provide physical spaces for young people to come together and interact.

Speaking on the ChildFund India’s interventions in Rajasthan, Isam Ghanim, CEO and President, ChildFund International USA, said, "Rajasthan has made quite a progress in the last few decades but catalyzing the efforts will enable the people to do better. We are proud of the transformative impact our interventions have had on close to half a million lives in Rajasthan. Through our different projects, we've empowered communities, fostered education, and ensured child protection. Our impactful approach is supporting in shaping a brighter future, breaking barriers, and united diverse backgrounds, supplementing the government efforts.”

Adding on, Rajesh Ranjan Singh, Country Director, ChildFund International in India, proudly highlighted the profound impact of ChildFund's initiatives on the youth of India. He said, “These endeavors have ignited a sweeping transformation in strengthening education, child development, health of mother and child, and beyond. Rooted in steadfast commitment, we have catalyzed constructive transformations, emboldened communities, and charted a course toward a more promising future for children and youth. Our initiatives harmonize seamlessly with governmental efforts, bolstering systems, while our integrated program approach significantly contributes to enhancing holistic child development.”

About ChildFund India

ChildFund India works towards helping families and children transform the conditions around them so that they can provide the nutrition, health care, education and safety for themselves. And for children to become able, confident, and responsible adults. For over seven decades, we have been committed to addressing critical issues related to children’s holistic development by engaging key stakeholders including families, communities, schools, government, and the children themselves. We provide comprehensive support to children through interventions that integrate health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods, and child protection. To learn more, visit: https://childfundindia.org/