List of children in need of sponsorship
42 Children
Isha Waghela
Isha Waghela, born in 2003, grew up as a single-parent child after losing her father at a young age. She lives with her mother, who works as a helper in the BKnow more
Harshada Kuwar
Harshada Ankush Kunwar (2009) has two elder brothers and her mother is a single parent. Her mother has multiple relationships and cannot provide proper financial and psychological support to her children. Know more
Geeta Shaikh
Geeta Alam Shaikh (2008) used to be a street child, living with her single mother and her two siblings near the passenger hall of Mumbai Central Station, which is not safe for younger girl child. Know more
Chandan Londe
Chandan Londe and his sister at the ages 9 and 7 were found begging on the street along with their grandmother. They were noticed by an Akanksha Foundation social worker. After meeting his uncle, grandmother, and Chandan’s interest to go back to sch Know more
Imran Shaikh
Imran's father passed away in 2012. Imran lived with his mother and two younger siblings and his mother works as a maid to take up the family’s financial responsibilities. Know more
Bhumi Tambe
Bhumi Tambe lost her father at a tender age. She lived with her mother and brother. The family’s living situation was unsafe because a giant tree was growing through the house that acted as an attraction for dangerous reptiles and snakes. Know more
Anish Shaikh
Anish Shaikh lost his mother when he was just one year old. To help with Anish's education and supervision, the Ra foundation enrolled him in 1st grade in Silverdale High School, Panchgani, through its Happy Days Program. Know more
Aarya Tambe
Aarya Tambe set foot in Ra’s Happy Kids Program in 2017 as a reticent 11 year-old. Coming from a far from ideal family situation and susceptible community environment, he instantly blended in and discovered his academic and creative interests. Know more
Aditya Kuwar
Aditya Kuwar lost his father at a young age. His single homeless mother does not work and thus is unable to provide proper food and shelter. Know more
About Sponsoring a Child
Children left vulnerable due to the loss of parents, abuse or extreme deprivation need a lot more support and care to help them achieve their social and academic potential. Support the holistic education of a child through the residential schooling format of the Happy Kids Program to ensure that much needed humancare for the child.
Holistic Education:
Ra Foundation identifies schools that can work seamlessly with our team, towards the emotional, social and academic development of the child by encouraging hobbies/ interests, mentoring & providing remedial classes.
Residential schools:
The core of our program is to provide access to a safe, caring and motivating environment as well as to high-quality education through the residential school format. We partner with good quality residential schools in Panchgani, Nashik and Pune to achieve this.
College Education:
Our kids take up college courses, after taking an aptitude test, to pursue careers of their choice. We support the college kids with a mentorship program as well as take care of their other expenses like stationery and pocket money
Vocational Courses:
The Happy kids program encourages kids to develop their talents and interests even in college. Some of our kids take up vocational courses or talent/ hobby classes to build on their skills and talents.