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Guardians of Dreams Foundation

Upgrades and transforms the quality of child care provided by children's homes in India

  • Gold Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2016

We believe that creating a thriving environment for all children is a foundational societal function. Child Care Institutions (Children’s Homes) provi Read morede a safety net for our most vulnerable and their capacity & capability determines our ability to provide effective care. Guardians of Dreams is an organization working to upgrade and transform the quality of care across Child Care Institutions. Our work spans across a partner network of 300+ Children’s Homes in Bengaluru, Chennai and Ernakulam districts in India.


Issue

Every sixth child in the world lives in India as the country is home to the world's largest child population of 435 million. However, 40% of India's children are in need of care and protection, with the country topping the charts on various risks relating to abuse, child labour, child marriage, neglect etc. There is a strong need for focused effort, expertise and resources to be channeled into the childcare sector in the country.


Action

Guardians of Dreams partners with existing Child Care Institutions and works to improve their capacity and capability by bringing in the knowledge and training to improve child care as well as the funding to improve their services.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Vision & Mission

Vision: Provide universal access to basic quality childcare to all children in India.
Mission: To upgrade and standardize the quality of child care delivered by Child Care Institutions in India

Donor History

1. Azim Premji Foundation
2. A&S Foundation
3. Muthoot Foundation
4. Give India
5. Individual Donors

Programs

  • Financial Aid To Child Care Institutions

    District

    State

    Children's Homes struggle to mobilize resources on a month-to-month basis. This leads to a poor quality of care that has a long lasting impact on a child's outcomes like education, health etc. This program provides funding to cover the operational expenses incurred by children's homes including funds for groceries, rent, utilities, repairs etc.; this ensuring that the homes continue to provide effective care.

  • Capacity Accelerator Program (CAP)

    District

    State

    This Program provides a standardized framework for quality upgradation and hand-hold Homes through this change via grants, expertise and management coaching.

    A Children's Home that participates in the program:

    - Joins a 10 Home cohort for a 3-5 year organizational development program.
    - Signs up for a collective vision to “deliver high quality outcome focused childcare for children in need of care and protection".
    - Implements the organizational transformation plan in tandem with our team.
    - Receives continuous coaching through a dedicated team member.
    - Receives operational funding for the duration of the program.
    - Gets access to a network of bright-spot child care organizations, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other practitioners & peer groups.

  • Guardians Scholastic Awards

    District

    State

    The Scholastic Awards Program provides a cash award to recognise academic excellence of 10th & 12th students as they graduate out of Childrens’ Homes. This 1-year, unrestricted financial support is in recognition of their hard work and perseverance; and an encouragement to continue their higher education. The program also provides guidance and exposure through 3 workshops conducted through the year which covers topics such as financial literacy, resume creation, interview preparation and so on; organized in priority of skills required for a successful integration.

Impact Metrics

  • Number of Awardees Under the Scholastic Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 150
    • 2020-21 150
    • 2021-22 150

  • Number of Child Care Institutions Partnered With

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 55
    • 2020-21 65
    • 2021-22 64

  • Attendance During Mentorship Workshops

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 133
    • 2020-21 149
    • 2021-22 144

  • Number of Child Care Institutions Supported

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 0
    • 2020-21 59
    • 2021-22 101

  • Number of Children Impacted

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 0
    • 2020-21 1368
    • 2021-22 2659

  • Funds Sourced for Covering Running Costs of the Home/ Mobilizing Resources Towards Running Cost of Ccis

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 4017818
    • 2021-22 4000547

  • Number of Awardees Under the Scholastic Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 150
    • 2020-21 150
    • 2021-22 150

  • Number of Child Care Institutions Partnered With

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 55
    • 2020-21 65
    • 2021-22 64

  • Number of Child Care Institutions Supported

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 59
    • 2021-22 101

  • Number of Children Impacted

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 1368
    • 2021-22 2659

  • Funds Sourced for Covering Running Costs of the Home/ Mobilizing Resources Towards Running Cost of Ccis

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 4017818
    • 2021-22 4000547

Theory of Change

a. Strengthening the Child Care Institutions (CCIs): by improving their ‘Infrastructure facilities’ and providing Operational Support through a ‘funding + programmatic support’ model. This will allow existing CCIs to upgrade their quality to meet a minimum standard of childcare. A safe & hygienic home along with quality education, nutrition, and caregiving staff would ensure our most vulnerable children can hope for a stable childhood and a smooth transition into adult life.

b. Strengthening Aftercare: To strengthen the Aftercare support system as children leave the CCIs at 18, we focus on deepening interventions that will build financial and social independence in young adults.

Milestones & Track Record

2015: Guardians of Dreams set-up complete

2016:
Dipstick test of 2 programs launched – shelter renovation & scholastic awards
1st Annual CCI survey

2017:
Design iterations across both programs
launched dip-stick test of after-school education
2nd Annual survey
partnered w/ UID to close Aadhaar gap
selected for incubation at N/Core Alpha & IIM-B.

2018:
Expanded scope & depth of all 3 programs
Raised over 1.5 crores of pure project funding
Repeat scholastic awardees showing positive impact of financial support on student performance in 10th / 12th
3rd Annual CCI survey

2019:
Completion of test phase
Consolidated learnings & solidified the new model for sector transformation
Preparing for pivot
Repeat scholastic awardees showing positive impact of financial support on student performance in 10th / 12th

2020:
Launched CoVid Relief program to support CCIs most affected by the pandemic through testing & treatment, financial aid etc
Repeat scholastic awardees showing positive impact of financial support on student performance in 10th / 12th

2021:
Raised over 1Cr in CoVid Relief to continue support CCIs with a focus on financial aid & digital devices for CCIs
Repeat scholastic awardees showing positive impact of financial support on student performance in 10th / 12th
Operational support program launched
Design of CCI capacity building program

2022:
Repeat scholastic awardees showing positive impact of financial support on student performance in 10th / 12th
Operational support program repeated
Design of CCI capacity building program continued

Leadership Team

  • Gloria Benny

    COO & Chief Functionary

  • Mekha Thachankary

    Director Fundraising & Partnerships

  • Sujith Varkey

    CEO

  • Navneeth Kumar

    Chief of Impact Programmes

  • Aditya Surneni

    President of the Board

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

  • Strength of Governing Body

    7

  • Diversity Metrics

    66% women

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Organisation Structure

Organisation Structure

Yes

Awards & Recognitions

Awards:Outlook Business 'Unconventional Entrepreneur’, Reebok Fit to Fight, Kerala Management Association - Impact Award, ISB iDiya Social Venture Competition

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTG3345G

  • Registration ID

    14299

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KL/2017/0173109

  • 12A

    AACTG3345GE20156

  • 80G

    AACTG3345GF20170

  • FCRA

    052850589

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSRO0001882

Location

  • Headquarters

    No. 8, New Friend's Colony, 11th Main, 8th Cross, ST Bed Layout Koramangala, Bangalore, 560047

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2019-20

    Income
    Rs.16,916,885
    Expenses
    Rs.15,837,155
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,742,087
    Program Expenses
    Rs.14,095,068
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  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.16,500,783
    Expenses
    Rs.15,374,261
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,691,168
    Program Expenses
    Rs.13,683,093
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.23,525,444
    Expenses
    Rs.15,667,836
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.2,036,818
    Program Expenses
    Rs.13,631,018
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