For a Change Program

We are working to improve the lives of children born into poverty and hardship by fostering a dignified and fulfilling childhood. We aim to restore the simple joys that poverty often takes away by nurturing childhood happiness through meaningful experiences, providing quality education, and supporting their well-being with nourishing, dignified meals.
Our Grassroots Model
Our grassroots model integrates approach such as Participatory Development, practices— Volunteerism, Philanthropy, and behavioral and social theories—Social Norms Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Identity Theory, Community-Based Social Marketing, and the Collective Impact Model.  Through our grassroots model— we set a precedent for how volunteers, people, and communities can collectively come together to champion change, break down barriers of discrimination, and address the root causes of childhood deprivation through coordinated, sustained action.
Participatory Development
A development approach that actively involves local communities in identifying problems, planning solutions, and implementing programs that affect their lives. It is grounded in the belief that people have the right and the ability to shape their own development.
Source: Chambers, Robert. “Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)”, World Bank, UNDP documents
Volunteerism
The act of offering time, skills, or services freely and without financial gain to benefit others, often through charitable, community, or nonprofit initiatives.
Source: United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Program
Philanthropy
The desire to promote the welfare of others, usually expressed by donating money, resources, or time to charitable causes, often through organized giving or foundations.
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary; Council on Foundations
Social Norms Theory
People tend to adopt behaviors they perceive as common or socially approved. By making prosocial actions like donating or volunteering visible, we normalize them and encourage wider participation.
Source: Cialdini, R. B., Kallgren, C. A., & Reno, R. R. (1991). “A Focus Theory of Normative Conduct”
Theory of Planned Behavior
Behavior is shaped by a person’s attitudes, perceived social pressure, and their sense of control over taking action. We aim to influence all three to make giving and participating easier and more meaningful.
Source: Ajzen, I. (1991). “The Theory of Planned Behavior”
Theory of Planned Behavior
Individuals are motivated to act in ways that align with the values of the groups they identify with. A shared identity around compassion and social good fosters stronger commitment and deeper engagement.
Source: Tajfel, H. & Turner, J.C. (1979). “An Integrative Theory of Intergroup Conflict”
Community-Based Social Marketing
CBSM focuses on removing barriers to behavior change at the community level through targeted outreach, social proof, and sustained engagement.
Source: McKenzie-Mohr, D. (2011). “Fostering Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing”
Collective Impact Model
This approach emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, shared goals, and structured coordination to achieve large-scale social change.
Source: Kania, J., & Kramer, M. (2011). “Collective Impact,” Stanford Social Innovation Review
School Education Program
The program delivers quality education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those who have dropped out of school.
How we drive change
We actively engage volunteers and individuals from the community who are committed to upholding the children's right to education. They support the academic journey of children by teaching, mentoring, and even implementing peer-teaching models, where students help their fellow students learn.

We sponsor school education by providing financial assistance along with critical learning resources—books, backpacks, uniforms, learning tools, and scholarships, to help children stay in school and succeed
Mid-Day Meals Program
The program offers gourmet mid-day meals to underprivileged children, addressing hunger in classrooms and promoting their health and well-being.
How we drive change
We provide gourmet mid-day meals which are rare and special luxuries in the lives of these children due to economic hardship.

We actively engage volunteers, local chefs, popular cafés, and restaurants to cook, serve, or sponsor meals. Each meal is prepared with compassion, keeping in mind the tastes and preferences of the children.
Happy Days Program
The program fosters childhood joy and creates meaningful experiences that underprivileged children deeply cherish. We strive to fulfill their simple wishes, bringing happiness, hope, and a sense of belonging.
How we drive change
We offer children the experiences that poverty often takes away—such as birthday celebrations, outings, park visits, and recreational activities.

We let individuals and communities play a central role by sponsoring or volunteering to organize these experiences, helping build a strong support system that advances our mission and amplifies our collective impact.
Little Gifts Program
The program brings toys and play opportunities to children from economically disadvantaged families, easing the financial burden on parents while nurturing childhood joy and development.
How we drive change
We organize community donation drives, where individuals and community members give away their gently used toys.

We collect the toys from previous owners, sort them, and distribute them to underprivileged children living on the streets, in slums, orphanages, and rural villages. This initiative promotes pro-environmental action, donating gently used toys not only supports children in need but also prevents usable toys from ending up in landfills.

What Impact we made through our programs

Every number represents a life transformed, a need met, and a community rising together.

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children experienced happy childhoods

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caring individuals volunteered to improve children’s lives

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people shared their pre-loved toys with joy

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toys brought joy to children in need

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gourmet meals savored by children

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children’s education meaningfully supported

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children’s small wishes came true
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