Forgotten Children

Tamil Nadu: Preventing child labor - One child at a time

FORGOTTEN CHILDREN has been working against child labor in Tamil Nadu, India, for the past 10 years in partnership with local Indian grassroots organizations.

Our Accomplishments: Since we started our mother-daughter project, more than 100 children have gone back to school, more than 340 mothers are generating income, and 79 cows have been purchased. Every year, two of our best students continue their studies at the university level.

Our Mother-Daughter Project in Kodaikanal is implemented by CHUDARS.

Education and scholarships
CHUDARS is a local Indian organization which is part of St. Xavier's Girls Vocational High School in Naiduparam, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Our mother-daughter project in Kodaikanal is thriving, thanks to the caring and capable supervision of the Sisters of Visitation and its head-mistress, Sr. Mary-Therese. Our students have been selected by women's groups (sangams) located in the hill villages with members knowledgeable about our project's goals. The girls come from landless families and, due to very impoverished circumstances, are at risk of discontinuing their studies to become child laborers. Among our students are Tribal children who are the first ones in their community to attend school. Every year, at least students who distinguish themselves may receive scholarships to continue their education.

Tribal Students		Taking an Exam

© 2007 Francoise Remington		© 2007 Francoise Remington

FORGOTTEN CHILDREN is an IRS 501(c)(3) approved tax deductible charity #54-1716373.

Contact: Mrs. Francoise Remington, Executive Director
1031 North Edgewood Street, Arlington, Virginia 22201, U.S.A.

Phone: (703) 351-9270 Fax: (703) 351-9270
E-Mail: francoise@forgottenchildren.net