Community Aid & Sponsorship Programme (CASP)

Community Aid & Sponsorship Programme (CASP) works toward the sustainable development and strengthening of child, family and community. The aim is to diversify and strengthen its organizational competency to develop and implement strategies and programs to enhance the capacities of children, families and communities through empowerment, participation and advocacy. The NGO partners and networks with national and international organizations with mutually objectives so as to accomplish its mission.

Major Interventions:

The Sponsorship programme provides a conducive environment for the development of the child, the NGO supports disadvantaged children to achieve the maximum of their potential in the form of psychological, social or economic and is continued till the child becomes self-sufficient. The principles followed are the creation of a relationship between the sponsor, the child and the child’s family. The child continues to stay with a family (parents /relatives/ foster care) and is never institutionalised and continues education. The aid helps the family to bear the educational expenses of the child either completely or partially, psycho-social support is also provided along with implementation of community development activities.

Early Childhood Care, Development & Education: This program aims at holistic development of children and capacity building of the care givers. Early childhood care can have a long term impact on a child’s health, moral, values and his overall development. Through supporting education, children are encouraged to participate in sports, drama, music, art and other creative endeavours to develop well rounded personalities.

Healthcare: The primary driver of growth, development and quality of life is health. The NGO continue to focus on healthcare as one of our core areas by following the life cycle approach i.e. all age groups from children in the womb (pregnant mothers) to senior citizens.

Adolescents: It implement programs that are specifically designed to address the concerns of particularly vulnerable age group ensuring Increased girl’s safety and access to public spaces and promoting overall life skills.

Senior Citizens: Elder women are the primary caregivers for children in many communities. The NGO maintains health of elderly people thereby providing psychological support and engaging the elderly with current developments through day care centres.

Livelihood: Ensuring that the family has a means of earning a decent livelihood with dignity is an important component translating to better nutrition, health, educational attainment and future prospects for children. Vocational trainings on computers, tailoring, beautician and cooking skills are provided thereby supporting SHG’s and marketing the products made by them.