The Bangalore Forum for Street and Working Children

Aim To eradicate child labour and the phenomenon of street children by bringing together various social forces to effectively tackle the issue of street and working children.

The Bangalore Forum for Street and Working Children...
	is listed under the category Child Development/Organisations
	was established in 1998
	focuses on street and working children, network, advocacy, child rights
	functions at the Local, State, National level
	works with street and working children, NGO and government personnel
	has the resource of publications, newsletter, teaching aids
	welcomes help in the form of volunteers, books, clothes, toys, donations

The primary focus of the forum is to lobby with concerned government departments and advocate for implementing various schemes, city-level action plans and facilities for street children. It conducts awareness and training programmes for staff of organisations, activists and government officials. It networks with concerned organisations and individuals, and campaigns for empowerment programmes for street and working children. In Bangalore, it has 12 member NGOs who meet regularly to share their experiences and learnings. It is part of the NGO Forum for Street and Working Children, recognised by the Ministry of Social Welfare, with members from 12 Indian cities.

Mr. Bhima Nayak, Convenor
Available - Mon-Sat 9.00-6.00
C/o Integrated Programme for Development of People (IPDP),103, 8 Main, 4 Block,, Nandini Layout, Bangalore - 560096.
Ph 65709851