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2023 Annual Report
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2022 Annual Report
In 2022 we opened 2 new centres providing an education to 150 kids who had never been to school before. in 2022 we served 118 000 meals to children. For these slum kids, this is their main meal for the day. For those who give so generously to the Project Help India story this year and in 2022, we can't thank you enough. You may not realise this but you are a significant part of the story of people’s lives.
2021 Annual Report
The amazing work done in 2021 reflects the deep compassion of our supporters as we witnessed the suffering in India caused by COVID, especially its impact of those living in the slums.
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2020 Annual Report
2020 was a year of disruption caused by COVID but despite the pandemic our teams rose to the challenge and significant impact was seen in the lives of many.
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2019 Annual Report
2019 was a year of sustaining our existing projects and expanding into new places beyond Kotdwara and Bijnor.
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2018 Annual Report
So much achieved and so much to be thankful for in 2018.
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2017 Annual Report
2017 was a year of significant progress, exciting achievements, people cared for and lives powerfully changed.
2016 Annual Report
2016 was a year of many new beginnings and gathering momentum.
Other 2019 Reports
Report Presented at the 2019 Annual Functions at Kotdwara and Bijnor (October 2019)
Strategy and Innovation
Priority Target Areas 2024+
Education - reaching children (including those with disabilities) with no or limited access to a school
Women’s Empowerment
Nutrition - we hope to be able to provide meals to our Punjabi students (cost currently prohibitive at approx $20,000AUD per annum)
Natural Disaster Relief and preparedness
Partnering with local government and police to deliver community development programs
Governance and Policy
Our Commitment to Child Safety
‘Project Help India’ is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people within all aspects of the organisation and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. We recognise that the welfare of the child/young person is paramount all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm, abuse and exploitation.
‘Project Help India’ has zero tolerance for child abuse. As an NGO, we regard our child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance, and as such, we are committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people.
We believe that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise that it is our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, and we demonstrate this by our commitment to implementing a policies and practices which protect them.
Our Child Protection Policy
Our Child Protection Policy deals with the protection of children and adolescents as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Similarly, our core child protection principles and values are also based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other international protocols and research. This policy is viewed holistically, and provides a comprehensive framework for the protection, provision and participation of all children.
All children and adolescents involved in ‘Project Help India’ activities, projects and programs have the right to;
· have their health, safety and well-being, and their best interests considered as a fundamental priority
· have their development promoted and safeguarded so that they can achieve their full potential in life
· be valued, respected and understood within the context of their own culture, religion and ethnicity
· be listened to and to have their views given careful consideration, and;
· be encouraged and helped to participate in decisions which affect them, including in child protection decisions.
The ‘Hope Society’ Child Protection Policy
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
Project Help India is committed to the protection of vulnerable people and recognises the importance of protecting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable people within Project Help India activities, and under the care of (Project Help India. Project Help India (has developed this PSEAH Policy to proactively work to mitigate the risks our operations may pose to vulnerable people.
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear instructions and practical guidance to prevent sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) in all aspects of Project Help India’s work and to protect, safeguard, promote and enhance the welfare and safety of vulnerable people in fulfilment of the vision and mission of Project Help India.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy
Privacy Policy
Governance
Project Help India is registered as a NGO with the Indian Government. In India we are registered as the Panah Foundation. This name is given to us by the government. Locally we are also known as 'Project Help'.
Our Board
The Panah Foundation has a formalised governance structure. We have a Board of 7 members comprising of men and women, all respected citizens and community leaders from Kotdwara and neighbouring towns. Mr Amit Samuel is our President and Director. Mrs Daisy Samuel is the General Secretary. Our Board generally meets four times a year.
So much to celebrate at our October Annual Function in Kotdwara.