Community Outreach Programme (CORP) has worked since 1977 to provide a platform for the holistic development of women, children, and the communities in which they live. Beginning with only one center and three staff members in Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi, they now work in 13 slum communities across greater Mumbai, with a total of 20 centers and over 70 staff members.

In 2011, ALF is funding a day centre for children with physical and mental disabilities; this centre is situated in the heart of the Dhravi slum.

CORP engages with 145 special needs children in Mumbai, India with the goal of providing a dignified life. These children with disabilities face significant hardships as their families live below the poverty line. They are deprived of education, healthcare and nutrition.

We integrate them into regular schools and also provide additional tutoring. We also facilitate with the provision of professional courses in computers, fashion and Interior Design and assist with gainful employment opportunities.

At the project, the children regularly undergo medical check-ups and treatment. Those with hearing and speech impairments receive supportive aids and therapy.

This past quarter, 10 Hearing Impaired children passed Standard 10th Exam with distinction. Now they are studying at college.

27 youth completed vocational trades, such as tailoring, beautician, embroidery, jewelry-making and computers.

A total of 50 children including physically challenged and hearing impaired children were taken for a 5-day camp at Childrens Campsite, Vasai-Mumbai.