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WHAT WE DO ?

Building Women-Owned Institutions

Sampark works towards enhancing the voice of women, with the philosophy that all women, men and children have the basic human rights to dignity and selfdetermination, and that all people should have the opportunity and choice to enhance their own potential and well-being.

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Childhood Care

Focusing on early child care NGO in Bangalore, and prevention of nutrient deficiencies have long-term and widespread benefits for individuals and societies. Sampark runs 24 creches – day care centers in Bangalore, for children of construction workers in the age group of above 6 months and under 14 years.

Empowering Migrant Construction Workers

Sampark creates awareness among migrant workers about their entitlements in various sectors such as health, education, finance, social security and legal aid, and increases access to these entitlements to improve their livelihoods. These are achieved through the setting up of Workers Resource Centres (WRCs), and implementing activities of awareness raising, information provision, and linkages.

Creches offer a safe environment and ensure cognitive, social and emotional development of a child. They receive nutritional and immunization support, and a stimulating environment to learn with fun through a nonformal education programme. Since 2007, Sampark has established about 75+ creches in various labour colonies in Bangalore and has reached out to more than 55,000 children of construction workers

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