Non-Formal Education (NFE) – Okhla

BOSCO Delhi runs different non-formal education centers, one of which is based at Don Bosco Okhla, operated through Ashalayam. The center is a shelter home for runaway children from the age group 6 to 18 years. The children who come here are referred by CWC, Police or other NGOs. The main focus of this center is to provide shelter, food, care and protection so that, these children will have a safe and protected environment. We provide immediate care and counseling so that they will not be frightened and have a hope to return to their families. This center conducts different activities such as group dynamic exercises, drawing, painting, different games and sports, competitions etc. These activities are participatory and help them to forget their loneliness and fear of living in the center. We motivate and provide primary education for reading, writing and speaking to these children, so that they develop an interest for joining formal education at their native place. We have full time staff looking after these children for (24 x 7) to have safe and healthy environment.