Key programmes
Primary and Secondary education for children
Work towards ensuring that children from marginalized communities, especially those living on streets have access to education
Health Check Up
Organize Health Camps at its Centres which includes General Check Up, Paediatric check up, gynecologic check up, HIV testing etc
Vocational Education & Skill Training
Offer various opportunities to find and choose various skills and interest
Advocacy Programmes
Advocacy Programmes like free health checkup, eye checkups, dental check ups, AIDS awareness programmes, seminars, workshops, and symposium to conscientize the people and to respond to the desired result
Public Conscientization
Making public aware of the basic social issues of denying rights to the children through various means. ‘Bal Spandan’ a JVS bulletin provides information on many relevant issues relating to children especially on girl child
School on Wheels
The Phirti Shaala or the School on Wheels is an intiative taken to teach children of the poorest of the poor, the shelterless and the migrant labourers
Placement Center
To Provide placement service in various sectors for the poor and needy Children. Helps these children to live their life with dignity and respect and to live independently
Educational Aid
Assists the poor students in meeting the expenses of their education
FAQ
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?
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
HOW OLD IS JAN VIKAS SOCIETY?
Jan Vikas Society was established in the year 1996
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE BEHIND MERMIER BAL ASHRAM
Fr. Francis Mulackal is our 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 primarily from Individual donors and some institutions too
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