The Vatsalya Foundation established in 1982 aims to Nurture, Educate and Empower Children In Need Of Care and Protection and lend a hand to them to be a part of the mainstream society. The years gone by have seen the consolidation of Vatsalya's activities towards holistic development of street children, rooted firmly in a child rights perspective. The non-institutional approach of Vatsalya, adopted since its inception is characteristic of its philosophy.
Vatsalya believes that every child is born with an inherent capacity to grow and develop as responsible individuals in the mainstream society. It is our duty to see that their potentials are correctly tapped and channelized to the optimum. The policy to treat children as partners in the journey of development, and not mere beneficiaries, is a unique characteristic of Vatsalya and a good example of its faith in them.
Based on the children’s need, the Foundation has designed intervention strategies of Outreach, Child-To- Child Contact, Contact Centers, Shelter Home and Rural Development Projects in Greater Mumbai as well as in Shahapur,Bhiwandi, Murbad, Kasara in Thane district. The aim is focused towards children’s growth and development by creating a supportive environment to help them find an identity of their own which they can be very proud of.

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2. Plantation Drive – Tribal Communities, Murbad, Thane
In six tribal villages, we will plant 700 vegetable saplings to improve community nutrition and 585 fruit-bearing trees to create long-term family income. Donor contributions will cover saplings, plantation tools, ground coordination, volunteer mobilization, and ongoing monitoring. This will increase green cover, conserve biodiversity, and promote ecological awareness among over 36 tribal hamlets.

Your contribution will directly fund training, tools, and materials—turning aspirations into livelihoods and planting seeds for a sustainable future. Together, we can empower young women, restore ecosystems, and uplift entire communities.