Support Social Workers in the Month of March
March is Social Workers Awareness month. Celebrate by supporting social workers who combat modern day slavery.
Vidyaranya
http://www.vidyaranya.org/Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History
Since it started its work in 1991, Vidyaranya has been a champion for women and children. It runs rescue, rehabilitation and empowerment programs.
- Contact Information:
- Municipal No.34, 3rd Floor, Royal Park Apartments, Unit No.15, Next to Hotel Ramada, Park Road, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- India
- Active In: India
- Forms of Abolition:
- Rescue, Aftercare, Empowerment
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking, Child Labor
- Tel: +91 (0) 802 286-2622
- Email: info@vidyaranya.org
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