At Bridge of Hopes (also known as Save the Children), nurturing children is nurturing the promise of India. Since 2004, we have made it our mission to transform childhood landscapes nationwide through compassion, care and relentless efforts. We are steadfast in our resolve to help the children of India build a Secure Childhood and thrive as secure Future. Our approach at Bridge of Hopes is HACKTIVE as we address numerous aspects of childhood access to health and nutrition, quality education, protection from harm, supporting safe psychosocial needs and driving a well-rounded development of children. Proactive home reorientation and access to equal opportunities help children thrive as architects of the nation’s future. We, at Bridge of Hopes, pledge to make every impact holistic for India’s children – but we cannot walk alone, because shaping young lives cannot happen in isolation. It calls for unified effort from communities, government and supporters. Collaborating with an organized workforce, policymakers and donors, we build an ecosystem where children can flourish. It is by then, we have touched five out of 7 core young children through our outreach programmes. Between April 2022 and March 2023, we provided 13 lakh children access to 15 states with resources, support and opportunities to build a childhood they can cherish. Right from the inception of our work, we have been working right in the middle of communities, understanding ground realities, and engineering every initiative based on their unique needs. Be it facilitating access to healthcare, bridging gaps in education or providing crucial humanitarian aid during emergencies – we cater to every aspect of child welfare. Beyond short-term relief, we also empower families and communities to be more resilient in the face of adversities. In 2022-23, our educational programs assisted over 3.3 lakh children. Healthcare support was provided to 3.4 lakh children. Our humanitarian needs reached over 2.5 lakh children in disaster-hit zones with urgent aid and long-term rehabilitation. We added communities during COVID-19, cyclones, provided relief to migrant workers and facilitated vaccination access. Each milestone built on conviction that we can transform childhood with compassion, care and unity. Over the years, through our groundwork, we have cultivated strong ties with communities, government bodies, and donors and support to build an enabling ecosystem through which children can benefit. Whether it is listening to community needs, co-designing local initiatives, contributing towards shaping of national policy through insights and research, and forging partnerships: all of this in pursuit of ushering in holistic child development.
HOW WE BELIEVE THAT CHANGE HAPPENS FOR CHILDREN AND HOW WE CONTRIBUTE TO THAT CHANGE THROUGH OUR CORE FUNCTIONS AND OUR WORK IN PROGRAMS AND POLICY ADVOCACY.
To address the root causes of the challenges children face through programs that demonstrate impact.
Collaborating with local partners, civil society, and the government to ensure sustainable impact.
Using our evidence-based programs to influence policy and ensure the rights of children are met.
Ensuring that every rupee we receive is used efficiently to make a difference in children's lives.
No child dies before their 5th birthday due to any preventable cause
Every child receives basic quality education
Abuse, in any form, towards a child is not tolerated
While we work to fulfill our vision, our mission statement and finally inspires us.
Build a world in which every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation
To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate, and lasting change in their lives