Naihati New Life Society

Ensuring New Life to the Lifeless is the guiding principle of Naihati New Life Society. The mission is to provide social justice and support to the most deprived individuals, including orphaned children, the physically challenged, and victims of trafficking, early marriage, and family violence. It aims to create an egalitarian society free from illiteracy, ill-health, and poverty, where everyone enjoys economic and social justice through education and empowerment.

Major Interventions:

ECDI centres & Shelter Homes: Naihati New Life Society provides a safe and nurturing environment for orphaned and rescued girls, particularly victims of human trafficking and child labour. It aims to ensure these children experience a healthy, loving childhood, essential for their future productivity and well-being by offering both long-term and interim stays, especially during adverse weather and natural calamities, providing food, safety, and care. Their 'Anandadhara' initiative establishes Early Childhood Development and Care Centers in various villages, providing quality education and complete day care, including nutrition, to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The children engage in creative activities, community involvement, and schooling. It also supports family planning education and alternative livelihoods for parents, fostering overall child development and integration into society.

Naihati New Life Society launched the Thai Jackfruit Saplings Distribution Project in North 24 Parganas during the year and distributed 7,000 saplings to 3,500 households across ten villages in BKP I block. This initiative not only raised awareness about the benefits of trees but also provided villagers with a new source of income. It successfully promoted sustainable agriculture and supported poor villagers in rural areas. It trains local youth and farmers in sustainable agricultural practices, including rainwater harvesting, composite cropping, and bio-fertilizer production.

Educational Centres for Slum & Street Children: The Free Educational Centre provides children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with access to quality education, offering equal opportunities to those who cannot afford it otherwise. The Art & Craft Centre for street and slum children provides them with access to art supplies, guidance, and training to develop their artistic skills.

Medical Care are provided to economically disadvantaged patients through dispensaries by offering free medical treatment, it also conducts health awareness programs and medical camps to educate the community about various health issues. Free Eye Camp and Spectacles Distribution are arranged for poor villagers, offering free eye check-ups, treatments, and surgeries, along with distributing free eyeglasses. The focus is on community health management and improving access to healthcare for the rural poor.

Additionally, the NGO promotes the rights, art, and culture of indigenous people through various programs and celebrations highlighting commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement.