In India, Childreach International works in partnership with Sewa Rural, Shaishav and Centre for Development (CfD) and SMILE.

India, the second most populous country after China, is confronted with many social problems; in particular, many of the population, especially those in rural areas, remain illiterate. Therefore all four projects focus on child education as a priority.

• Childreach International funds the SMILE Education programme which provides informal education to non-school going children.
• Similarly, Childreach International finances CfD's 'Kadam Education' project that has established two education centres and focuses on educating urban poor children - school dropouts, child labourers or victims of communal riots.
• We also help Sewa Rural to provide informal education and attempt to reduce the school dropout rate, hold health camps and health awareness training and provide vocational training.
• With Childreach International's support Shaishav run an innovative project called Balsena. Balsena is a children's collective where the children conduct monthly meetings, programmes, activities and celebrations and work together to solve problems they face at home, school or in their communities.