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http://www.ashalayam.org/
Editor's Pick [In] Ashalayam Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Focused on restoring hope and dignity to the street children in Calcutta.
   http://www.ashalayam.org/

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http://www.rokpauk.org/
RokpaUK Charity Open in a new browser window
   Raises money to build children's homes for orphan children in Tibet and Nepal, some of the poorest areas in the world.
   http://www.rokpauk.org/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1784864.stm
[AF] BBC News | Kabul's lost children Open in a new browser window
   Journalist Marzia Adil describes the plight of children working and begging on the streets of the war-ravaged Afghan capital.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1784864.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1822200.stm
[BN] BBC News | Bangladesh street children face bleak future Open in a new browser window
   Migration of unemployed rural people into Bangladeshi cities leads to an alarming risee in street children.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1822200.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1762172.stm
[BN] BBC News | Bangladesh facing street children problem Open in a new browser window
   Effective and timely action is needed to check growing numbers of street children in Bangladesh, according to a UN-sponsored report.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1762172.stm
http://www.globalfootprints.org/partners/csks.htm
[BN] CSKS - A Street Children Programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh Open in a new browser window
   Extensive outreach program to street children in Dhaka.
   http://www.globalfootprints.org/partners/csks.htm
http://www.stephenshames.com/projects/bang/index.html
[BN] Street Kids - Bangladesh Open in a new browser window
   Gallery of photos by Stephen Shames
   http://www.stephenshames.com/projects/bang/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/m234h/page1_ie.htm
[BN] The Rocket Trust Open in a new browser window
   Supports the work of CSKS with street children in Bangladesh. Background on street children. Photos.
   http://www.geocities.com/m234h/page1_ie.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1502820.stm
[IN] BBC News | SCI/TECH | Delhi children make play of the net Open in a new browser window
   An experiment in India has shown how illiterate street children can quickly teach themselves the basics of computers and the internet.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1502820.stm
http://www.butterfliesindia.org/
[IN] Butterflies Programme for Street and Working Children Open in a new browser window
   Project for street children in Delhi with extensive self-help programs and street children participation.
   http://www.butterfliesindia.org/
http://www.childrensdevelopmentbank.org/
[IN] Children Development Bank Open in a new browser window
   A BANK started, owned and managed by street and working children for their economic empowerment.
   http://www.childrensdevelopmentbank.org/
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/children/asphalt/
[IN] Children of Asphalt Open in a new browser window
   Pictures of children growing up on the streets of India.
   http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/children/asphalt/
http://www.workingchild.org/
[IN] Concerned for Working Children (CWC) Open in a new browser window
   Presents information on the status of working children in Karnataka state and the group's efforts to implement solutions.
   http://www.workingchild.org/
http://www.futurehope.co.uk/
[IN] Future Hope India Open in a new browser window
   Future Hope India was set up over a decade ago to provide shelter, education and medical aid to some of the street children of Kolkata.
   http://www.futurehope.co.uk/
http://in.geocities.com/tantraifc/
[IN] IFC's home for streetkids Open in a new browser window
   Learning center in Kanchi, South India, for kids who have no other support. Help us help the kids.
   http://in.geocities.com/tantraifc/
http://www.aegis.com/news/ips/1997/IP970902.html
[IN] India-AIDS: Street Children Are Most Vulnerable Open in a new browser window
   
   http://www.aegis.com/news/ips/1997/IP970902.html
http://www.vikramshila.org/nabadisha.htm
[IN] Nabadisha - Vikramshila Education Resource Society Open in a new browser window
   Street children's education programme in Kolkata
   http://www.vikramshila.org/nabadisha.htm
http://www.passindia.org
[IN] Peoples Action for Social Service Open in a new browser window
   A grass Root NGO offering vocational and recreational programs for street children in Tirupati
   http://www.passindia.org
http://www.hrw.org/reports/1996/India4.htm
[IN] Police Abuse and Killings of Street Children in India Open in a new browser window
   Human Rights Watch report.
   http://www.hrw.org/reports/1996/India4.htm
http://www.progettoindia.com
[IN] Progetto India - The Shelter Open in a new browser window
   A charitable trust based in Gurgaon, Haryana (India)that supports agencies providing services to children in the need.
   http://www.progettoindia.com
http://www.agapeindia.com/street_children.htm
[IN] Ragpickers and Streetkids of Bangalore Open in a new browser window
   Residential outreach programs for street and working children in Bangalore.
   http://www.agapeindia.com/street_children.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2960/first.html
[IN] Renewal Educational Services Open in a new browser window
   Provides an education program for street children and other needy children in Bangalore, India
   http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2960/first.html
http://www.skcv.com/
[IN] SKCV Children's Trust Open in a new browser window
   Creating homes and villages, and providing education, nutrition and medical aid for homeless kids in South India.
   http://www.skcv.com/
http://www.shelterdonbosco.org/
[IN] Shelter Don Bosco ( A Holistic Program For Street Children ) Open in a new browser window
   Extensive programs for children in the streets of Mumbai and residential and training programs. Site also has background discussions on street children and research papers available.
   http://www.shelterdonbosco.org/
http://www.mitidieri.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/editorialportfolio/bombay/bombay_index.html
[IN] Street Children of Bombay Open in a new browser window
   Gallery of photos from photographer Dario Mitidieri.
   http://www.mitidieri.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/editorialportfolio/bombay/bombay_index.html
http://www.voiceofchildren.org/
[IN] VOICE Open in a new browser window
   Voice is an NGO based in Mumbai, India, which teaches underprivileged children at railway stations.
   http://www.voiceofchildren.org/
http://www.thevatsalyafoundation.org
[IN] Vatsalya Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Home for street children. Vatsalya, based on its understanding of the street children's socio-economic, psychological and emotional needs has designed various programs aimed at the growth of these children.
   http://www.thevatsalyafoundation.org
http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=9234&SelectRegion=Central_Asia
[KY] Kyrgyzstan: IRIN Focus on street children in Bishkek - OCHA IRIN Open in a new browser window
   
   http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=9234&SelectRegion=Central_Asia
http://www.mongoliatoday.com/issue/2/dark_side_2.html
[MN] Dark Side of Mongolia Open in a new browser window
   Article about how economic changes in Mongolia have led to an increase in street children.
   http://www.mongoliatoday.com/issue/2/dark_side_2.html
http://www.prout.org/pna/mongolian-street-children.html
[MN] Street children of Mongolia Open in a new browser window
   Article about street children in Ulaan Baataar.
   http://www.prout.org/pna/mongolian-street-children.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1410433.stm
[NP] BBC News | Bank accounts for Nepal's street kids Open in a new browser window
   Street children in Nepal are offered a special bank account set up by a children's rights group.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1410433.stm
http://www.cwin-nepal.org/
[NP] Child Workers in Nepal Open in a new browser window
   CWIN, a national Child Rights NGO in Nepal, has extensive programs for street and working children. Reports and photos.
   http://www.cwin-nepal.org/
http://www.nepalnews.com.np/contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2001/dec/dec22/index.htm#2
[NP] Child labour is cruel alright, but who is to take care of the freed children? Open in a new browser window
   Article about how the activities of anti-child-labor activists have led to an increase in street children in Nepal.
   http://www.nepalnews.com.np/contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2001/dec/dec22/index.htm#2
http://www.englishwebservices.ch/NAG/Nag.htm
[NP] Nawa Asha Griha - Home Of New Hopes, Nepal Kathmandu Open in a new browser window
   A home and school for street children in need in Kathmandu, Nepal, run by a Swiss Charity organisation.
   http://www.englishwebservices.ch/NAG/Nag.htm
http://poonhill.free.fr/index_en.htm
[NP] Poonhill - A home for street children in Kathmandu, Nepal. Open in a new browser window
   French-Nepal based NGO offering a home for street children in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mission: protect, re-socialize and educate some of the most vulnerable children in Nepal.
   http://poonhill.free.fr/index_en.htm
http://users.telenet.be/shangrila/
[NP] Shangrila Home Open in a new browser window
   Home to provide shelter for streetkids in Kathmandu, Nepal.
   http://users.telenet.be/shangrila/
http://www.streetchildrenofnepal.org/
[NP] Street Children of Nepal Trust Open in a new browser window
   Supports work with street children in Kathmandu.
   http://www.streetchildrenofnepal.org/
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2002-02/26/content_291031.htm
[NP] Street Children, Big Problem in Nepal Open in a new browser window
   
   http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2002-02/26/content_291031.htm
http://www.helsinki.fi/lehdet/uh/201m.htm
[NP] Street children are a part of modern Nepalese society Open in a new browser window
   Article about CWIN and street children in Nepal.
   http://www.helsinki.fi/lehdet/uh/201m.htm
http://www.lostchildrenofkathmandu.org/
[NP] The Lost Children of Kathmandu Open in a new browser window
   A site promoting the welfare, and livelihood of Nepali Children. Description, photos and short videos of Nepali street children in Kathmandu. Background on Nepal.
   http://www.lostchildrenofkathmandu.org/
http://www.azadfoundation.org/
[PK] Azad Foundation Open in a new browser window
   To provide essential rights, betterment and security to street children in Karachi, Pakistan.
   http://www.azadfoundation.org/
http://www.dawn.com/2001/06/26/nat13.htm
[PK] 10,000 children wandering on streets of Karachi Open in a new browser window
   Article on a report by the Azad Foundation
   http://www.dawn.com/2001/06/26/nat13.htm
http://www.paks.net/edhi-foundation/
[PK] Edhi foundation Open in a new browser window
   Residential program and training for street children in Pakistan.
   http://www.paks.net/edhi-foundation/
http://www.dawn.com/2002/02/14/local3.htm
[PK] KARACHI: Deprived children find solace in glue sniffing Open in a new browser window
   Article about glue-sniffing amongst street children in Pakistan.
   http://www.dawn.com/2002/02/14/local3.htm
http://www.almudo.com/PakistanStreetFreedom.html
[PK] Street Freedom by Mohammad Anwar Open in a new browser window
   Article about street children in Pakistan.
   http://www.almudo.com/PakistanStreetFreedom.html
http://www.baannokkamin.org/
[TH] Baan Nok Kamin Open in a new browser window
   Baan Nok Kamin provides residential programs for street children in several locations in Thailand.
   http://www.baannokkamin.org/
http://www.kinderleben.org/index_eng.htm
[TH] Childlife Open in a new browser window
   A future for street children in Mae Sai. The purpose of Childlife is to provide the street children in Mae Sai with a safe refuge, shelter and home, food, health and non-formal education.
   http://www.kinderleben.org/index_eng.htm
http://www.chula.ac.th/INSTITUTE/ARCM/child.htm
[TH] Migrant Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances in Thailand Open in a new browser window
   Report of joint research by UNICEF and the Chulalongkorn University.
   http://www.chula.ac.th/INSTITUTE/ARCM/child.htm
http://www.pattayaorphanage.org.uk/
[TH] Pattaya Orphanage Trust Open in a new browser window
   Raises funds to support a home for street children in Pattaya. Background information on street children and photos.
   http://www.pattayaorphanage.org.uk/
http://www.pattayastreetkids.homestead.com
[TH] Pattaya Street Kids Support Project Open in a new browser window
   A Registered UK Charity providing support for street children and those from poor families in the area of Pattaya, Thailand.
   http://www.pattayastreetkids.homestead.com
http://www.fatherjoe.org/
[TH] The Human Development Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Outreach, advocacy and residential programs for street children in Bangkok.
   http://www.fatherjoe.org/
http://www.vwam.com/vets/children/children.htm
[VN] Children of the Dust - Street Children in Vietnam Open in a new browser window
   Photographs and background information.
   http://www.vwam.com/vets/children/children.htm
http://www.luaviet.org/English/treem.htm
[VN] House for Street Children Open in a new browser window
   Article about a small project for street children in Hue.
   http://www.luaviet.org/English/treem.htm
http://www.streetvoices.com.au/
[VN] Street Voices - KOTO Vietnam Open in a new browser window
   Project provides vocational and life-skills training for Vietnamese street children.
   http://www.streetvoices.com.au/
http://1saigon.net/thaodan/
[VN] Thao Dan Care Program for Street Children in Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Open in a new browser window
   Provide basic needs and education through an outreach program and have extensive residential programs for street children.
   http://1saigon.net/thaodan/

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