The context
Every year in India, thousands of families are forced to flee their homes. seasonal migration mainly due to drought and water shortages. It is estimated that 15 million children accompany their parents to construction sites and brickworks, living and working directly in these areas. precarious environments. In the state of Telangana, the villages of Ibrahimpatnam and Maheswaram have become centres of brick kilns, between 5,000 and 8,000 migrant workers, Most of them come from the state of Odisha.
The families working in the brickworks suffered from a geographical isolation marked. They are far from schools, health centres and drinking water points. Visit children are particularly vulnerable: many suffer from’exploitation and the forced labour, without access to education, healthcare or a balanced diet. The women, As for the women, they work in dangerous conditions, all the while being deprived of essential services maternal and child health.
To support this project :
India |2025 À 2026|Health education|
30 briqueteries in the Mandals of Ibrahimpatnam and Maheswaram (on the outskirts of Hyderabad)
The aim of the project
Contribute to’sustainable improvement in living conditions of women and migrant children employees in brickworks on the outskirts of Hyderabad, promoting their social inclusion through effective access to’educationthe protection and health services.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES :
- Improving care and access to education for migrant children on the building sites where they live during the season when their parents are working there
- Improving access to basic state services for migrant women and children when they live on building sites in the suburbs of Hyderabad
What we did
Key figures
Improving care and access to education for migrant children on construction sites:
- Creation and running of 5 pre-school centres for young children (0-6 years).
- Setting up 2 temporary schools on site for children of elementary and secondary school age (6-14).
- Official recognition of school career paths to ensure educational continuity.
- Raising awareness among parents and employers of the importance of education and the prevention of child labour.
- Training local educators to enhance the quality of teaching.
Improving access to basic services for migrant women and children on construction sites:
- Raising awareness and supporting women in their reproductive health, nutrition and social rights.
- Health check-ups and nutritional support for children, in conjunction with public programmes (ICDS/Anganwadi).
- Preventing violence and exploitation through campaigns, psychosocial support and employer involvement.
- Coordination with public services to facilitate access to state services.
- Advocacy and awareness-raising workshops with local authorities and partners.
young children cared for in pre-school centres
pre-school centres operational
children at school
Our partners
ADP Group Foundation .
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