Diya Foundation believes that children are the future of our country, and it is our responsibility to help them and make their future bright. Children are children, irrespective of their setting. They need love and care, food, clothing, and shelter, but above all, directions to lead a good and useful life.
But all the children are not so lucky. Many of them get to eat only once a day, lack proper clothes, and some of them do not have anyone to care for them. When survival itself becomes the goal in life, education becomes a distant dream, and the path to crime is easiest to follow. Children living in harsh circumstances suffer for no fault of theirs and need all the help they can get from the more fortunate.
Diya Foundation endeavours to light a match in the dark world of slum children. Diya Foundation runs two schools: Chetan Vidya Mandir and Diya Playway School, in a slum cluster where the children are provided:
'Chetan Vidya Mandir', a school for slum children in Nihal Vihar, New Delhi, was commenced on 20th April 2010. It currently provides free education, regular medical check-ups, and moral values to 350 slum children to build a solid foundation and help them grow up into responsible citizens.
'Diya Playway School', a school for slum toddlers in Nihal Vihar, New Delhi, was commenced on 1st July 2012. It provides education and overall development to 50 children aged 2-3 years, ensuring their strong foundation for the future.