The Community Development Society (CDS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children in the North East of India. The North East India Support Trust (NEIST) shares a similar vision and commitment to social welfare. Recognizing the dire circumstances faced by orphaned children in the region, CDS and NEIST joined hands to make a lasting difference.

The following activities and initiatives were undertaken to achieve these objectives:

1. Sponsorship of 27 children for lower section education, covering tuition fees, textbooks and uniforms
2. Support for 9 children pursuing higher education, including guidance and mentorship.
3. Granting of Scholarships to 17 orphans, allowing them to access educational resources and opportunities
4. Provision of nutritious meals to ensure the children’s physical well-being.

The positive impact of this intervention is undeniable. The orphaned children have access to education, nutritious meals and emotional support. Positive change in the children’s academic performance and behavior also provide a sense of hope and optimism along the orphans, motivating them to strive for a better future.

Children are also subjected to various kinds of co-curricular activities such as field trips, awareness programs, medical checkups, sports events and much more. All these activities ensure that children receive the skills and knowledge they require for all round development of their personality.

The collaboration has provided valuable lessons. It showed the power of collaboration and community involvement in creating sustainable change and the resilience and potential of orphaned children when provided with essential support. It has also shown the importance of addressing emotional and psychological well-being alongside education. Looking ahead, NEIST and CDS have ambitious plans. These include expanding the reach of the initiative to support more orphaned children.