As the name of the fund raiser suggests, I, Tamara Vaz along with a few friends and family aim to act as ‘catalyst‘ - by partnering with Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) and supporting vulnerable children to improve the quality of their life through education. By empowering young adults with knowledge, skills, and opportunities, education has the potential to lift not only them, but their families and communities out of poverty and create a ripple effect of positive change.

Every year, over 50,000 youth above the age of 18 exit Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in India, often without a structured exit plan or support system. These young adults face serious challenges, particularly vulnerable are girls, who are often married off post-deinstitutionalization, restricting their independence and future opportunities.

By partnering with CSA who are committed to improving the lives of children in institutional care, we are looking at raising funds for children in schools and young adults in colleges to gain education and reach out for opportunities which would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Please join me and our friends in this fund raiser! Your support will not only me so much to me, but also brighten up the lives of over 100+ children who can look forward to a Happy Diwali and a brighter future!