BOYS' AND GIRLS' TOWNS OF INDIA

Soniya is a 10-year-old girl who lost both of her parents to AIDS. She cannot afford to go to school because she must do odd jobs to earn money to eat.

This is the story of many children who grow up in the tribal areas of the state of Kerala, India. They live in extreme poverty and do not have basic necessities or access to education. Often they are taken to institutions for a better life. Soniya’s orphanage is now part of Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of India.

In June of 2016, A Chance In Life’s Board approved the expansion of our programs to India. Boys' and Girls' Towns of India supports 900 children – primarily girls – living in 10 different institutions. Through self-government young people will be encouraged to develop as leaders and empowered to become self-confident, creative and responsible participants in their communities.

A Chance In Life has impacted the lives of over 31,500 young people throughout the world.

Children from over 20 countries have come to our Towns in Italy escaping poverty, civil unrest and persecution.

400 children in one of the poorest countries in the world are being supported this year through Boys' and Girls' Towns of Ethiopia.

900 tribal children living in poverty in India are being given a chance in life this year.