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25.01.2022 What a joy it is to see children thrive and dream for an exciting future! Free to Be facilitates child centred community development in Kolkata that aims to PROTECT, EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN children, their family and community.

25.01.2022 This week we are back providing daily meals to support children and families in the 7 slum communities where we work. This relief work provides necessary nutrition to those in need!

24.01.2022 Meet Jeanette! "Hi, I thought I’d take a moment to jump on our Instagram page to introduce myself. As the founding Director of our project in Kolkata I have seen first-hand the joy and challenges of working to bring long-term developmental change in the community.... Overall the best impact we can ever make is when together we work on the common goal to restore others their rights. I love the opportunity I have to partner together with a wonderful bunch of people, that I now call ‘my Indian Family’, for the united purpose to Protect, Empower and Strengthen Children in need."

24.01.2022 Our Computer Classes in the Community have started up again giving young people an opportunity to continue their skill development! #protectempowerstrengthen

24.01.2022 EDUCATION & NUTRITION PROGRAM | Twice a week we deliver an informal education program, coupled with a nutritious meal, to children living in seven different slum communities in Kolkata. This is one of the many programs that protect, empower and strengthen children in need. #protectempowerstrengthen

23.01.2022 We are so grateful to live in a time where technology makes kilometres apart feel just that little bit closer. Jeanette and the team have continued to plan and develop programs aimed at providing much needed support to communities during very challenging times.

23.01.2022 In this last week we were able to provide over 300 meals to children in need. This support helps families to maintain good nutrition for their children in a challenging time! #protectempowerstrengthen

20.01.2022 It's official, we've launched our new website! If you haven’t already, please take a moment and view it here (www.freetobe.org.au). You’ll be glad you did! We exist to PROTECT, EMPOWER and STRENGTHEN children experiencing abuse, extreme vulnerability and the negative effects of poverty in Kolkata, India.

20.01.2022 As we return to days of lockdown the Children in our residential care are sharing the message of how to stay safe through their creative artwork! #protectempowerstrengthen

20.01.2022 We believe that children belong with their family and community, and our first approach is to look for opportunities that empower and strengthen the social structures supporting a child vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and the effects of extreme poverty.

19.01.2022 We have been busy bees these last few months, both on the ground and here in Australia. Tomorrow we will be launching our new website! For a not-for-profit it is no ordinary feat refreshing the brand and website. It needs to mean something more than just words and photos on a page. These are real lives being impacted daily because of very generous people who partner with us.

19.01.2022 On this Children’s Day, our team have organised so much for the kids we work with! It’s always a great idea to celebrate the rights of children!!!

18.01.2022 These are the happy smiles of a family that has had a bit of their burden lifted! We are thankful we had the chance to help them reroof their home during a time when their troubles were multiplied from the effects of Covid-19 and then Cyclone Amphan. This is just one of 5 families we are assisting in this way. #protectempowerstrengthen

17.01.2022 Child Protection Awareness Programs are a valuable way to teach children about how to recognise threats and how to protect themselves. Our team work hard to educate children in this way! #protectempowerstrengthen

16.01.2022 Currently we are providing 175 meals a week to Children in Need, along with the opportunity for Education! Thanks for partnering with us! #protectempowerstrengthen

15.01.2022 Why don’t you join us as we continue our work of providing Care, Education and Opportunities to children and families in need! #protectempowerstrengthen

15.01.2022 Today is International Day of the Girl Child. A day where the rights of girls are upheld and celebrated. Through our work, we stand for every girl’s right to live protected and with access to education #protectempowerstrengthen

15.01.2022 TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL CARE | Working with the local government and child court system we provide temporary residential care for extremely vulnerable children. This is one of the many programs that protect, empower and strengthen children in need. Visit our website for more info - https://www.freetobe.org.au/... #freetobeprograms

14.01.2022 Take a look at our November Update and see what our team have been up to!

14.01.2022 Children’s Day Celebrations

14.01.2022 This week in our Education & Nutrition program we are focusing on Individual Assessments of each child so we can work to bring out the best in their learning throughout 2021 #protectempowerstrengthen

14.01.2022 Our mission is only possible when you and I make a stand to protect, empower and strengthen children in need. We are better together and it is your generosity that makes all the difference! #protectempowerstrengthen

11.01.2022 Extreme poverty can be an overwhelming challenge and COVID-19 has placed Kolkata’s communities into greater need. We believe that change is possible, one act at a time and YOU are the solution. Today, what will your one act of kindness be?

10.01.2022 Literacy Training for Women is such a valuable way to strengthen a family! Our team run classes in the community for women who desire to increase their capacity in this way.

10.01.2022 We have a great opportunity to bring colour into the lives of those in need! Join us by supporting our work to Protect, Empower and Strengthen! www.freetobe.org.au/donate #protectempowerstrengthen

10.01.2022 The girls in our Residential Care are enjoying their Veggie Garden project during lockdown. It’s great to see their enjoyment in the simple things around them. #protectempowerstrengthen

09.01.2022 On this ‘World Day against Trafficking in Persons’ we are proud of our team who are involved in providing aftercare, protection and prevention! #protectempowerstrengthen

08.01.2022 We have some very exciting news to share with you. Introducing our new brand! India is a vibrant society, filled with passion, music and joy. We wanted our brand refresh to match that and celebrate ‘freedom’. We believe that every child has the right to live free. Together we can help bring freedom to children experiencing abuse, extreme vulnerability and the negative effects of poverty.

07.01.2022 We want to wish all our friends a beautiful Christmas and a safe and happy new year! We’re so thankful for all of your support throughout 2020. Let’s continue to partner together to bring joy to those in need!

06.01.2022 Today is World Justice Day! Let’s consider what we are doing to reach the goal of equality of opportunities for everyone, no matter where we live #protectempowerstrengthen

05.01.2022 Our team in Kolkata are passionate, dedicated and humbly care about each and every child we serve.

05.01.2022 In India celebrations are so important and today is extra special! Take a look at how Free To Be is celebrating Independence Day. #protectempowerstrengthen

05.01.2022 We believe in a world where children are safe from harm, are treated equally and are free from poverty. It’s a big vision but together we can make a difference. Will you stand with us? Find out how you can give by visiting our website - www.freetobe.org.au

04.01.2022 When you’re so happy to eat a meal with your friends! #protectempowerstrengthen

02.01.2022 We believe that every child has the right to live free and that the exploitation and abuse of children is not ok. We believe crimes against children stop when people like you and I understand that change is possible and we focus our efforts to fight for their protection and freedom. We believe the answer comes when we empower and strengthen communities to protect children as they grow. In response, Free to Be facilitates child centred community development in Kolkata that aims to PROTECT, EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN.

02.01.2022 Today, on International Women’s Day, we are running a Medical Camp for 120 women in our local community! We understand that women often neglect their own health in preference of their family members. It’s our aim to empower women in all area’s of life and by doing this, their family unit is also strengthened! #protectempowerstrengthen

01.01.2022 We recently attended meetings run by IJM to take a look at the current situation of what is happening in the area of Human Trafficking in our State. The issue is huge but it’s always encouraging to see the work that is making a difference to the precious lives that are affected. We can’t do everything but we can do something! #protectempowerstrengthen

01.01.2022 With schools still not open in our area, we take the classroom to the streets with our Education & Nutrition Program. These two students got the best seats available

01.01.2022 EDUCATION & NUTRITION PROGRAM I A nutritious meal is always welcomed alongside our Tuition Program. In the last week over 230 meals were received by children living in the slum communities. #protectempowerstrengthen

01.01.2022 Youth Development Programs - This weekend our team are running workshops on leadership and personal development in the community #protectempowerstrengthen