Austin, TX
Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. India, by one count, has 18 million* street children and over 22 million* child laborers. Nearly 20%** of the children 6-14 years old have no access to primary education. Less than 45%** receive the immunization required to protect them from deadly illnesses. Half the children do not get enough food everyday and are chronically or acutely undernourished. Ask yourself - is this really how your message should read?
Make a difference by participating in and supporting The Dream Mile 2008 - 5K run/walk.
For more information about Vibha's list of projects please visit our projects page.
*Source: www.indianngos.com, **Source: UNICEF India
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The mission of the Door Step School (DSS) is to use innovative programs to bring education to the poor children in urban areas.
DSS conducts classes close to where they live or work. It identifies communities, like migrant workers' children, street children, fishermens' children etc, and tries to establish Non Formal Education classes for them.
Read more about DSS-NFE.
All proceeds from The Dream Mile 2008 will benefit Vibha supported projects in India (including DSS - Door Step School) and Capital Area Food Bank of Austin, TX.
