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:
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
2018
Trained 1970+ Anganwadi workers on adoption the process & how to identify children in need of support 122 children supported under the 'Aftercare & Livelihood program for higher education & skill training 39 youth placed in jobs with a fixed monthly remuneration
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.
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
