About Jan Vikas Society
Jan Vikas Society (JVS) is a charitable trust registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 bearing registration number F – 18867/ Mumbai. It’s pioneering work commenced in 1996. JVS is the first organization that committed itself to the care and development of street-children and rag pickers in Navi Mumbai.
No one is born as street kids in the real sense of the word. It is the society and the evils of the systems that shapes the children into street children…
Working with and for street children towards a better present and brighter future in a more just, equitable and humane society is imprinted as the vision of Jan Vikas Society. The mission of the Society is stated as ‘rescue, redress, rehabilitation through empowerment and self reliance, generated by awareness and achievement, made possible by legal assistance and capacity building, in co-ordination with competent authorities and networking with specialized agencies’.
The Society aims not only at the welfare of the underprivileged children but also lays emphasis on identifying and developing the innate potential of each child and making them to stand on their own feet.
Future Plan
- Jan Vikas Society wishes to raises a school of its own to facilitate the education of street and poor children who are otherwise scattered in different schools of Navi Mumbai
- The Society also envisages opening a Social Welfare Centre, where Children can rectify themselves, de-learn the bad habits and re learn many good habits
Structure of Jan Vikas Society
Rehabilitation Centers
- Mermier Bal Ashram
- Florin Bal Ashram
- Vaduz Bal Ashram
Day Care Centers
- Indra Nagar
- Turbhe Store
School on Wheels
- Koperkhairane Station
- Near Krishna Steels
Our Story
How We Got Started
Mermier Bal Ashram is the first rehabilitation centre for Street children of Jan Vikas Society established in 1996 at Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. There are hundreds of children who have gone through this rehabilitation centre, since its inception.
Important Projects at Jan Vikas Society:
With the object of ensuring a rightful place for these exploited children, Jan Vikas Society go all-out with its process of reaching out and providing for the fulfillment of basic needs of such children. The Society effectively manages three rehabilitation centers and six day care centers in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
• Rehabilitation Programmes
• Day Care Center Programmes
• Legal Aids Programmes
Beneficiaries
- Street Children /Rag Picking Children
- Orphan / Semi-Orphan
- Missing / Runaway
- Abandoned /Parent Neglected
- Homeless / Hawing / Incapacitated
Become a Volunteer Today
Contact Us on the following numbers : 9819541233 or 8591655887
You may also write to us at mermierbalashram@gmail.com
Committed itself to the care and development of street-children and rag pickers
We help hundreds of Slum Children to get their lives back
Working with and for street children towards a better present and brighter future in a more just, equitable and humane society
What is the belief behind Jan Vikas Society
We believe that members of the civil society should take active participation in the process of development and help street children in ways that is possible for them
Does JVS work in India or other countries too?
Jan Vikas Society at the moment works in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai only
How old is Jan Vikas Society?
Jan Vikas Society was established in the year 1996
What is the mission of Jan Vikas Society?
The mission of the Society is stated as ‘rescue, redress, rehabilitation through empowerment and self reliance, generated by awareness and achievement, made possible by legal assistance and capacity building, in co-ordination with competent authorities and networking with specialized agencies’..
Who are the people behind Jan Vikas Society?
Fr. Francis Mulackal is the founder. Fr. Elvis Rodrigues is the Director and Secretary of the Ashram
Which areas does Jan Vikas Society work in?
Working with and for street children towards a better present and a brighter future in a more just, equitable and humane society
What is the source of funding for the organization?
The funding support of the organization comes from Individual donors and some institutions
How can one associate with the organization?
One can associate with us as an Individual, as a Corporate, Please contact us at mermierbalashram@gmail.com for more details. Please mention you contact number when You send us a mail
