Almost all these children are still on the streets. Getting them to come to the center itself is an achievement. If we try to force anything on them they wont show up. So everything has to be done carefully and patiently based on their felt needs. So first of all the center is a secure environment for them to come and socialize.
Some children are still in the process of rehabilitation from drug addiction.
The children come here from all over the city. Most of the children coming here have been with us for sometime. The real challenging work is on the streets, trying to talk to the children and socialize with them. In terms of education, what is important for them beyond basic alphabetization is building up of awareness about drugs, AIDS, crime on streets, etc. They also need some skills for earning a living.