salaamstreetkids.org                     Salaam Baalak Trust

Salaam Baalak Trust was born in 1988 with a portion of the proceeds from the film "Salaam Bombay!" by Mira Nair. Salaam Baalak Trust aims to give street children choices and a chance to experience the joys of childhood; joys they had forfeited in order to survive on the streets. Activities now include education, shelter, creative activities, vocational guidance, income generation projects and sports.

The Salaam Baalak Trust has individually run centers in Delhi, Mumbai and Bhubhaneshwar. This Website focuses on the activities in Mumbai. The Trust began its work with little idea that it would become such an essential entity on the streets and has continually provided services to street children since 1989. Since its inception, the Salaam Baalak Trust has provided services to more than 5000 children in Mumbai alone, with an annual average of 565 children. Over these years, the street children have themselves shaped our vision. As their trust in us increases so do their requests and we will continue to provide them as many choices as we can. We hope to establish lasting relationships with like-minded individuals and organizations - Relationships that will embolden us to move ahead with confidence. Relationships that will provide more choices to the street children who so richly deserve it!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We rely on donations to run our activities. Our administrative costs are extremely low as we rely on volunteers. With our children's’ successes, we have to keep our commitment to fulfilling their dreams and aspirations. 80G tax exemption is available.

GIVE OPPORTUNITY: We need jobs, training schemes, residences. If you or your organization can provide an opportunity to one of our street children, let us know. Also training schemes at your organizations go a long way in giving our children respect and self confidence so that they can excel in their future.

VOLUNTEER: Committed persons who are willing to develop our educational aids and who can give us commitment, punctuality and responsibility. Real work for the satisfaction of making a difference. Paid job opportunities are sometimes available.