Faqs

As a non-governmental organization (NGO), Child Help Foundation does not receive direct funding from the Indian Government. This financial independence allows us to maintain an unbiased stance while evaluating government policies and programs.

However, the government has granted us certain tax and duty exemptions, which help reduce operational costs. All funds raised are utilized within India to support underprivileged children, with a small portion directed towards other impactful local causes.

Child Help Foundation raises essential resources through generous donations from individuals, corporate partners, and institutions. These contributions enable us to carry out our mission of supporting underprivileged children and driving impactful social change across India.

Absolutely—it will make a meaningful difference. At Child Help Foundation, individual contributions make up nearly 90 to 95% of our total support. What may seem like a small amount can have a big impact when combined with the generosity of others. Every contribution—whether it’s money, materials, time, or skills—plays a vital role in transforming lives.When many people come together with a shared purpose, even the biggest challenges become surmountable. Your support, no matter the size, is valuable and helps bring about real, lasting change.

At Child Help Foundation, we believe that every child has the right to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. The support we provide is their right, not a favor. To uphold the dignity of our beneficiaries, we do not support individual children directly. Instead, we pool all resources and allocate them to programs that benefit groups of children equally, ensuring there is no distinction or bias. While we do not share names of individual children, we warmly encourage our donors and well-wishers to visit the projects we support and witness firsthand how their contributions are making a difference.

Child Help Foundation works to address the root causes that deprive children of their rights, such as non-functioning schools, child labour, lack of employment for parents, and limited access to healthcare. We believe that sustainable change begins with empowering communities. By mobilizing and educating children, parents, and local communities about their rights, we help them engage effectively with government bodies to resolve the core issues they face. This approach not only protects children today but also builds a stronger foundation for their future.

Child Help Foundation follows a holistic, multi-pronged approach to maximize the impact of its resources. Our methods include:

• Direct Action: Providing essential services such as education and healthcare to children in need.
• Community Mobilization: Empowering communities to understand and advocate for their rights.
• Advocacy: Engaging with government bodies to influence policy creation and ensure effective implementation.
• Capacity Building and Support: Offering both financial and non-financial assistance, including organizational development and training, to:
• Individuals and projects working with underprivileged children, their families, and communities.
• Resource organizations that supply training and educational materials, particularly to smaller grassroots initiatives.
• Strategic alliances and networks that promote knowledge sharing, build solidarity, and help shape policy.

This integrated approach ensures long-term, sustainable change by addressing both immediate needs and systemic challenges.

Child Help Foundation’s organizational costs cover several essential areas, including:

• Fundraising: Efforts to raise donations that support our programs.
• Project Management: Selecting, monitoring, evaluating, and providing capacity-building support to partner projects.
• Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public about the situation of underprivileged children and their rights.
• Operational Support: Administration, human resources, communication, information technology, and financial management.

To keep these costs efficient, we actively seek and receive free or discounted services from corporate partners in areas such as office equipment, travel, IT support, courier services, media, and advertising. We also benefit from government duty exemptions, and income from corpus investments and other funds is used to help cover administrative expenses.

You can access our Annual Reports online or request a printed copy from the Child Help Foundation office nearest to you. If you have any questions that haven’t been addressed here or need clarification on any information, please feel free to reach out to your nearest CHF office or email us at contact@childhelpfoundationindia.org. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Absolutely—it’s simple, secure, and efficient. Here’s how you can make an online donation:

1. Visit https://childhelpfoundation.in/
2. Choose your donation amount and fill in the required details
3. Select your preferred mode of payment
4. Review the summary displayed—double-check all information and make changes if needed
5. Once confirmed, you’ll be redirected to a secure payment gateway
6. Enter your debit/credit card details
7. You’ll receive immediate confirmation of your donation, along with an email containing a unique transaction ID for your reference

Your support goes a long way, and we ensure the process is as smooth and safe as possible.

Our selection process is rooted in the principles of trust, transparency, partnership, and accountability. The Development Support division at Child Help Foundation collaborates closely with partner organizations to understand their needs and ensure effective implementation. We maintain strict financial oversight through regular budgeting and reporting systems, supported by Account Aid—a firm of chartered accountants specializing in the non-profit sector. This ensures that resources are used efficiently and responsibly to maximize impact.