Abstract:
The universal declaration of Human Rights proclaimed by the
United Nations in Dec. 1948 (Article -26) observes "Everyone in the
world -men, women, boys and girls of all ages have the fundamental right
to education". The whole purpose of education in a country like India is
to develop and enhance the potential of human resources and
progressively transform it into a knowledge society. This can only be
done through quality teachers and with quality content. It is well
recognized that a vibrant civil society which is responsive to the needs of
the less fortunate and marginalised community plays a crucial role in
promoting and building an equitable and just society. In the present day
society, one of the most vulnerable sections of the society is "children in
distress" who have lost their homes and parents in traumatic
circumstances. Despite significant economic and technologies strides
made by the country, thousands of such children still go hungry, with no
education and without a home to call their own. It, therefore, becomes
imperative for the socially responsible citizens and organisations to
partner initiatives, that will help these children acquire a life of dignity.
Many childcare organisations are working for the betterment of children
in distress, a few of these provide needy children an emotional anchoring
of a family. The SOS Children's Villages of India, with its innovative and
unique childcare concept, has thousands of such children growing up in a
'home-like' environment in its children's villages spread across the
country.
