Today, there are over 300,000 children living on the street in Mumbai
His vision began when he saw footage of a child living on the streets drinking dog’s milk to survive. Biju Thampy, director of Vision Rescue began feeding children in the city of Mumbia, India back in 2004 at Mahim station.
Today there are over 300,000 children living in the streets of Mumbai. Most are without homes or carers and are highly vulnerable to traffickers who trap the children into begging rings, criminal activities and even prostitution – many also become addicted to drugs and alcohol by the age of 8.
Starting with only 6 children, Vision Rescue has grown to well over 1000 children, providing them with food and non-formal education. The program has reaped great success with between 100-200 children graduating to formal education or vocational training each year.
Biju Thampy’s aim is to reach every child on the streets of Mumbai and through the success of Vision Rescue more than 1000 children now appear healthier and are less prevalent to sickness than when his work began.
The program provides children with the necessities to stay alive and healthy, help in the prevention of the dangers in the street and the ability to go further in life with an education which sustains them to a point of future employment and a life away from the streets.
We wish to thank all donors and child sponsors who support the work and vision of Vision Rescue.
