Children’s Day, observed every year on 14th November, is more than a celebration - it is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility toward every child in India. Childhood should be a time of learning, laughter, safety, and discovery. Every child has the right to quality education, proper nutrition, safe shelter, healthcare, and a nurturing environment that allows them to dream without fear.
However, for millions of street children across India, this vision remains distant. Instead of classrooms, they grow up on pavements. Instead of books, they carry the burden of survival. Found at traffic signals, railway stations, bus stops, and abandoned spaces, these children face daily risks of hunger, exploitation, abuse, child labour, and crime. Deprived of stability and guidance, many are forced into work or begging at an age when they should be learning, playing, and building their future.
Education: The Strongest Tool to Break the Cycle of Poverty
At The Third Eye Foundation, we believe education is the most powerful catalyst for change. Education does more than teach reading and writing—it restores dignity, builds confidence, develops life skills, and opens doors to long-term opportunities. When a street child enters a classroom, they step away from vulnerability and toward empowerment.
Through our education-driven initiatives, we work to:
Studies show that children with access to consistent education are significantly less likely to fall into child labour or exploitation. Education not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens families and communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Every Child Deserves a Childhood, Not a Struggle
No child should worry about their next meal or be forced to earn a living at a tender age. Childhood is a formative phase - what a child experiences during these years shapes their entire future. A lack of care, security, and education during this stage can have lifelong consequences. Conversely, timely intervention can completely change a child’s trajectory.
This Children’s Day, let us move beyond celebration and choose action with compassion. By supporting street children today, we invest in a more equitable, educated, and humane society tomorrow.
Join Us This Children’s Day
Your support can help rewrite a child’s story - from one of survival to one of hope and opportunity. Donate to The Third Eye Foundation and become a part of a movement that places education at the heart of change. Together, we can ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, gets the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
Because when you educate a child, you don’t just change one life - you shape the future of a nation.