Behind every TARA programme stands a dedicated team of social workers, educators, caregivers and support staff who show up every day with empathy, professionalism and a genuine commitment to protecting vulnerable children in India.
Our team is as diverse as the communities we serve. With over 35 staff members from across India — and international volunteers who join us each year — TARA is a genuinely multicultural workplace united by a common purpose. Many of our colleagues have been with TARA for five, ten or even fifteen years, a testament to the strength of our team culture and the meaning they find in their work.
Child protection is demanding work. It requires daily resilience, strong communication and a capacity for deep human connection. At TARA, we invest in our team through regular training, peer support and a work environment built on mutual respect and shared values. The wellbeing of our staff is inseparable from the wellbeing of the children we serve.
Explore the gallery below to meet each team member and learn more about their role within TARA.
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A summer of adventure and discovery: TARA’s camp in Manali
From 15 to 19 June, 30 children from TARA Homes experienced an unforgettable summer camp in Manali — five days of nature, adventure and environmental discovery in the mountains.
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STEM lab in India: TARA promotes science education for vulnerable children in Delhi
TARA has launched a STEM Lab at its Outreach Centre in Saidulajab, Delhi, giving vulnerable children hands-on access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical experimentation.
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Summer jobs and internships for young people supported by TARA
Every summer, teenagers and young adults supported by TARA gain professional experience through internships and short-term jobs in Delhi, building confidence, independence and skills for their future.
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Community health support at TARA Outreach Centres
Through its Outreach Centres, TARA provides holistic healthcare to vulnerable children and families in Delhi, combining prevention, early intervention and access to medical services in disadvantaged communities.
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Lisa’s Testimony – Volunteering at TARA Outreach Centre in Delhi
Volunteering at TARA Outreach Centre in Delhi is an immersion in the lives of vulnerable children. Lisa shares how education, care and human connection help children regain confidence and build their future.
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Vaishali Deshpande joins TARA’s Board of Directors
Lawyer and former Child Welfare Committee member, Vaishali Deshpande joins TARA’s Board of Directors and shares her commitment to child protection and empowerment in India.
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TARA Girls hosts Child Welfare Committee members from Bihar
TARA Girls welcomed 22 members and chairpersons of Child Welfare Committees from Bihar for an exchange on best practices in child protection and empowerment in residential care settings.
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Capucine shares what TARA means to her
Six years ago, Capucine volunteered at TARA in Delhi and discovered a commitment that changed her life. She shares her story of transformation, deep bonds, and the impact of working with vulnerable children.
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Access to Education in India in a Post-Pandemic World: A Panel Discussion with Experts
Experts analyse the challenges of education in India after COVID-19 — from the digital divide and mental health to school dropout and new learning models for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Interview with Lokesh
Kamal and Noorjahan from TARA Girls interviewed Lokesh, one of four TARA Boys who joined the TARA Big Birds aftercare programme at 18. He shares his experience, dreams and the meaning of independence.
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Volunteering at TARA: Loïc’s Story
After a year volunteering at TARA in Delhi, Loïc reflects on working alongside vulnerable children, teams and community programmes — and what it truly means to dedicate time to others.
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TARA Outreach Centre – 3rd Anniversary
For three years, TARA Outreach Centre has supported vulnerable children and families in Saidulajab, Delhi through education, social care and health support — persevering through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Wave of COVID-19 in India: TARA Continues Supporting Children and Families
As a new wave of COVID-19 hit India, TARA mobilised its teams across all programmes to protect children, ensure continuity in education and support vulnerable families through the crisis.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Child Protection at Higher Risk
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased risks for vulnerable children in India — poverty, school dropout, violence and exploitation intensified, placing child protection systems under severe pressure.
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TARA Stands Strong
During the devastating second wave of COVID-19 in India, TARA mobilised all its resources to protect children, support staff, and respond to the emergency with resilience and solidarity.