A
close quarter and systematic observation of the pathetic situation of the
children in the region led to the establishment of Childline, a 24 hours toll free emergency telephone service
for the help of children in need. Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti (PGSS), through CHILDLINE focuses on the;
·
Most
marginalized children in the city
·
Street
children
·
Children
in domestic work
·
Child
victims of the flesh trade
·
Differently
abused children
·
Child
addicts
·
Children
in conflict with the law
·
Children
in institutions, mentally ill children
·
Children
affected by HIV/AIDS
·
Children
whose families are in crisis.
CHILDLINE
aims at providing emergency to the needs of these children and then link them
to long-term services. CHILDLINE also aims at strengthening the child
protection system in the city by sensitizing the allied system on child rights
and placing children on their agenda. In every city, CHILDLINE aims at voicing
the concerns and issues of children to policy makers and thus advocate for
services for children.
Open House Programme |
Major Activities under
CHILDLINE Programme
· Registration
of destitute children coming to CHILDLINE (only those children whose immediate
need is transit-shelter)
·
Counseling for the children
·
Reaching
the children to their guardians if they are traced out.
·
Organizing
social events like competitions and observance of significant days etc
·
Media-meet.