VSS Baran

The Sahariya tribe of Baran district in Rajasthan primarily depends on agriculture for their livelihood. However, extreme poverty and low awareness levels often force children to drop out of school, leading to early marriages or child labor. In addition, substance abuse is a widespread issue affecting men, women, youth, and adolescents within the community.

CRY America’s Project VSS in Baran works to bridge the gap between the privileged and underprivileged by ensuring access to education through school enrollments and re-enrollments. Key activities include identifying vulnerable children, integrating child laborers into mainstream schools, and encouraging enrollment in Open State School (NIOS). Additionally, the project focuses on forming Children’s Collectives and Girls’ Collectives to raise awareness about child marriage and child labor, empowering young individuals to advocate for their rights.

● Ensure the retention of 3,770 children (aged 6-18) in schools.
● Re-enroll 49 dropout children (aged 15-18) in schools.
● Develop School Development Plans (SDP) in collaboration with 21 School Management Committees (SMCs)
● Support 10 schools in implementing innovative teaching and learning methods.
● Ensure 300 children regularly attend Child Activity Centers (CACs).
● Rescue and integrate 20 child laborers into formal education.
● Prevent 15 potential child marriages in the community.
● Provide vocational training to 200 children (aged 16-18).
● Provide guidance and Life Skills training to 1,056 adolescents.