CSA

Holistic well-being

Catalysts for Social Action is an Indian non-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of children in institutional care and young care leavers. We aim to create a nation where vulnerable children receive care, protection, and opportunities to grow. Through our programs, we collaborate with government and non-government stakeholders to support children and care leavers towards their rehabilitation and social reintegration.

Our programs include:

AFTERCARE AND LIVELIHOODS

FAMILY-BASED ALTERNATIVE CARE

CHILD CARE INSTITUTION SUPPORT

VISION

To build a nation where every vulnerable child is
nurtured to become a happy & contributing
member of the society

MISSION

To build capabilities of the child care and
protection systems to ensure vulnerable children
are provided with the appropriate care and
support & are guided towards their full potential

our values

We Care

We are caring about the overall well-being of each child and nurture them to have access to appropriate opportunities to live their life with dignity.

We are Transparent

We are transparent to all our partners: donors and government, and use the resources responsibly for better outcomes for vulnerable children.

We Collaborate

We collaborate with CCIs, business leaders and experts to create better outcomes for vulnerable children.

We Excel

We excel as a collective in our performance and in achieving outcomes.

We Adapt

We adapt our approach to create long term sustainable solutions for all our stakeholders.

Our History

Catalysts for Social Action undertakes the development of a Child Care Institution under the program model for a period of 3-7 years depending on the kind of intervention required on the ground level.

2002-2005

Inception launch the adoption helpline to link orphan children from rural areas to prospective par- ents in urban areas

2006-2010

First media coverage in the Times of India Listed on Give India & Credibility Alliance
Awarded 'The Best Small NGO' by Resource Alliance CSA met Prime Minister of India and submitted a petition seeking reviewof childcare practices in India CSA commenced work CCIs in Goa

2020

#CSAUdaan2020-Our first-ever virtual fundraising event Launched the Digital Engagement Program 000 youth supported in under the Aftercare Program Partnered with 87 CCls across Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh

2022

We are a Great place to work certified organization. Signed a 5-year MoU with the state of Madhya Pradesh to partner with the Government to strengthen child protection systems.

Quality Education ▶

We address the gaps in access to quality education – especially for girls and children from low-income or otherwise excluded communities. We also provide them with supplementary education and exposure to various life-skills for a complete exposure

Decent Work and Economic Growth ▶

We work with Youth from Vulnerable backgrounds and provide them with skills and opportunities to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Partnerships for the Goals ▶

From policymakers, authorities to child welfare advocates, representatives of the state government to local and state agencies, CSR donors, HNIs to partner non-profits – we embrace the kind of togetherness that changes lives.

Our Presence

CSA has a Presence in 90+ districts across
5 states i.e. Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka.

CSA is currently working 4100+ children
across 102 Chid care institutions

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