Why Girl Children?
India’s girl children battle some of the worst circumstances in the world.
33million
child labourers go to work instead of school
Census 2011
1 of 3child
brides in the world is from India
UNICEF 2014
2 of 3child
deaths, below the age of 5, are caused by malnutrition
UNICEF 2019
2 of 5children
do not receive complete immunization
NFHS 4 2016
500%increase
in crimes against children between 2008-2018
NCRB 2018
This problem before us is a mammoth one. But one that can be solved within our lifetimes.
All it needs is for each one of us to come together and do everything in our power to contribute to a sustainable solution.
Yes! I Want To Help!
The Importance Of Children’s Rights
According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which was ratified by India in 1992, all children have fundamental rights which must be recognized by governments and citizens alike. At Fuel Bliss India ( FBI) we’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure the rights of India’s girl children and so, work on 4 key programmatic areas.
Education Right To Development
A quality education not only builds knowledge, capabilities, life skills and values amongst children but also develops their creative, social and emotional abilities. It is crucial for their cognitive and personal development, including critical thinking and problem-solving.
We believe that every child should be able to go to school and complete their education without any discrimination based on gender, caste or socio-economic status.
A child’s early years are the foundation for developing their future learning abilities. Research says that 80% of a child’s brain is developed by the age of 3, which makes early childhood education an essential building block of a child’s future success.
School Readiness3 – 6 Years
It has been observed that Anganwadi centres play a big role in preparing children for formal primary school. They help children develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes which are critical for them to succeed in school as well as late in life. Building the capacity of Anganwadi workers thus becomes a key area of intervention.
Learning Outcomes6 – 18 Years
Learning outcomes are influenced by children’s uninterrupted access to quality education. Ensuring that children are enrolled in school and don’t drop out before completing their education age appropriately is thus a critical area of intervention.
Health & NutritionRight To Survival
Proper nutrition and quality primary healthcare are essential for a child’s physical, mental and cognitive development. Timely, regular and adequate intake of essential nutrition is necessary from the time of conception itself to avoid long-term and in some cases, irreversible damage to the child’s health.
We believe that no child should suffer from malnutrition or poor health irrespective of their socio-economic background.
We believe that building a safe environment for all children, till the age of 18 years, is critical to protect them from abuse and exploitation.