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Home What's New Profiles Activities Announcements Publications Articles Resources WWW Learning Network Learning Network Group Profiles	Sahaj - Shishu Milap Keywords recreation, child labour, Non-formal education Geographical Location Vadodara, Gujarat Languages Gujarati, Hindi, English Objective/Mission/Goals SAHAJ, Society for Health Alternatives, was founded in 1984, with an idea of providing a supportive and facilitative atmosphere for persons interested in doing original work in the area of health and development. Initiated in 1989, Shishu Milap has been involved with street and working children and children in the poor communities: organizing and facilitating educational and recreational facilities for these children. In addition, Shishu Milap publishes and sells low-priced children's books and toys, advocates policies and procedures for education and welfare of poor children and towards abolition of child labour. Work Description Shishu Milap's educational strategies include: · Recreation and play with children to encourage reading/writing · Non-formal education centres · Special summer camps for street and working children · Advocacy related to enrolment procedures for street/working children · Advocacy related to quality and content of education and functioning of school · Organising parents' committees to monitor quality of education · Bal samitis have been formed in each basti. These samitis oversee the governance of the non-formal education centres SAHAJ-Shishu Milap has been active in the state and nationwide campaign against child labour. They believe that children have a right to joyful learning and right to quality education. The bal samiti members made a powerful statement for their right to shelter in the face of recent demolitions of their homes. SAHAJ-Shishu Milap has been helping people routinely intervene in the courts, including the Supreme Court of India, against demolitions of homes in the bastis they have been residing. Resources Available · Shishu Milap publishes and sells low-priced children's books and toys · Book and toy exhibitions. Contact Information Contact Person : Shobha/Chandubhai SAHAJ-Shishu Milap (for children's book and toy shop) 1 Shri Hari Apartments Behind Express Hotel Alkapuri Vadodara, 390007, Gujarat Phone: 91-265-2342539 E-mail: sahaj_shilumilap@yahoo.com
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