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Child Protection

Rights and protection

Children’s rights, argued in seminars and by children themselves

Two conferences

A national seminar on children’s rights and child-friendly legal practice, and a global conference on child casualties in war.

Dream, express, succeed
“If I Were the Prime Minister”

The speech competition at the 2026 district round, ages 12 to 16. Every figure below is planned, not counted.

Entrants, 2026
1280
Nominees
128
Awards
3
Kochi Kontho Tarar Mela — December 2026

Protection, counted

Advocacy reaches children through structures close to home — committees in their districts, and schools built where they live.

Four national leaders have served as Chief Patron since 1976.

Local committees carrying the work closer to children’s homes.

Committees

Pothokoli Schools for street children, established nationwide.

Districts

Children and youth, 2025–2030. A plan, not a count.

Planned reach

Standing up for children’s rights since 1976.

Years of advocacy

The other areas of the work

Since 1976
Five thematic areas, one mission: the welfare of children

Every child empowered through education, protected from exploitation

The organization works to close educational, health and social gaps, to foster children’s talent, and to amplify their voices.
How the work is done

The work, step by step

01
Advocacy for children’s rights

Kochi Konther Asar has played a significant role in advocating for children’s rights since 1976.

The work runs from protection against trafficking and child labour to education, healthcare and rehabilitation.

Eight adults in conversation around tables, with printed material in front of them
02
Shishu Nibash, the children’s home

Shishu Nibash, the Kochi Kontho children’s home, offers residential support for orphaned, homeless or vulnerable children.

In the organization’s own words: “Our orphanage Kochi Kontho Shishu Nibash still houses many orphans.”

A classroom seen from the back, children at desks facing the blackboard. A rural classroom seen from the back, India.
03
A national seminar on children’s rights

The organization convened a National Seminar on Children’s Rights and child-friendly legal practice.

Delegates seated around a conference table beneath the United Nations emblem
04
A global conference on children in war

It convened a Global Children’s Conference on Child Casualties in Wars — children and experts discussing war’s impact.

Women in saris standing at a lectern beneath a banner reading “Kochi Konther Asar — World Children Organization”
05
Counselling and rehabilitation

The organization integrates counselling and therapeutic support for children affected by trauma, abuse or loss.

It also partners with accredited rehabilitation centers through the Kochi Kontho International Schools Initiative.

Dancers in red, green and white costume performing on a stage before the organization’s emblem

In our own words

On children’s rights, in the organization’s own words.

Students the 2026 district round is planned to reach

Countries at the International Children’s Festival
Years of work

Children are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the heart of today.

Kochi Konther Asar
In our own words
District committees

A child’s future begins with their well-being.

Kochi Konther Asar
In our own words

Culture is the foundation of identity.

Kochi Konther Asar
In our own words

Light their eyes, stir their dreams, lift their souls, shape their future.

Kochi Konther Asar
In our own words
Partnership & support

How institutions and donors work with us

Partnership
For institutions
Partner on a programme

CSR programmes, NGOs, UN agencies, government, foundations, universities, and media and cultural institutions.

7kinds of partner sought
Support
For donors
Support a project

Joint delivery, naming rights, annual impact reports, visibility at national events, and corporate volunteer opportunities.

5commitments to donors
Child speaking at an eventVolunteer and child in Kochi Konther Asar capsWoman speaking at a podiumBoy holding a bouquet at a ceremonyDancer performing in traditional dressChild singing at a microphone

Make impact that genuinely matters

Together we empower underprivileged communities through education, care, opportunity, and long-term sustainable support.