Donating for children in India means investing in a long-term, community-rooted effort that works alongside government programmes to reach the children who need additional support.
India has built a strong legal and institutional framework for child welfare. Civil society organisations like TARA complement this framework by providing specialised, on-the-ground care in communities where additional support makes all the difference.
Donating for Children in India: The Bigger Picture
India has developed a strong child welfare framework, including the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, the Right to Education Act 2009 and the POCSO Act 2012. Child Welfare Committees operate in every district, and government-run schemes support millions of children across the country.
Civil society organisations work in partnership with these institutions, extending their reach into urban communities, supporting families through Child Welfare Committee processes and providing the specialised, long-term care that institutional systems are designed to enable.
When choosing where to donate, transparency and legal compliance are key. Look for published audited accounts, registration as a public trust or society, and clear reporting on outcomes. You can consult Give.do, India’s leading vetted donation platform, or verify FCRA registration on the Government of India’s FCRA Online portal.
What Your Donation Provides
At TARA, every donation directly funds the daily reality of child protection. Here is what your support makes possible.
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Nutritious meals
Daily nutritious meals and attentive care to keep children healthy and growing.
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Family support
Counselling, home visits and family intervention to keep children safely with their families whenever possible.
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Education and supplies
Access to schooling, learning materials, and the guidance every child needs to succeed.
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Safe shelter
A safe, protected environment where vulnerable children can rest, heal, and feel secure.
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Health and counselling
Healthcare, therapy and psychosocial support to help children recover and build resilience.
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Vocational training
Life skills and vocational programmes that prepare young people for independent futures.
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Play and development
Recreational and creative activities that nurture confidence, joy and healthy development.
Where Your Donation Goes at TARA
TARA operates four complementary programmes, all working in alignment with Indian child protection law and the Child Welfare Committee system.
👨👩👧 Family intervention
Working directly with families in crisis alongside Child Welfare Committees to prevent unnecessary removal of children from their homes.
🏘️ Community outreach
Day centres in South Delhi offering educational support, health camps and family counselling for children at risk of school dropout.
🏠 Residential care
Three registered children’s homes for children placed by Child Welfare Committees, providing safe shelter, education, nutrition and psychosocial support.
🎓 Aftercare
Support for young adults leaving care with internships, college access and mentoring, in line with Section 46 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
Your Donation in Numbers
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70%+
of children in outreach centres performing at grade level in English, Hindi and Maths
90%
of girls in residential care maintaining a healthy BMI through consistent nutrition support
+18%
increase in emotional comfort at school among children in outreach programmes
1,211
direct beneficiaries projected by 2030, up from 406 in 2023
Four Ways to Donate for Children at TARA
TARA is run by ONYVA, an Indian Public Trust established in 2009 and fully compliant with Indian law. Our audited accounts are publicly available at taraindia.org. We are also listed on Benevity for employer-matched donations.
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One-off or regular donation
Every contribution directly funds TARA’s programmes. Set up a monthly gift or donate once.
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Sponsor a child
Build a named relationship with a child at TARA and receive regular updates on their progress.
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Donate in kind
Books, clothes, food or professional skills — non-financial contributions are just as valuable.
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Corporate partnership
Support TARA through CSR funding or employer-matched giving via Benevity.
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18 years. 677 direct beneficiaries in 2026, including children, young adults and trained caregivers. Every donation to TARA is used with full transparency and directly benefits those who need it most.