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This
organization came into existence thanks to Ms. Susheela Singh
and Mr. Anthony Dias who had witnessed sexual abuse and prejudice
cases towards girl children living on the street. The project
was created to prevent the girl child from falling into the
clutches of pimps and commercial sex work, abuse, and vulnerability
to the various conditions of living without proper accommodation.
The concept of Amcha Ghar originated after Ms. Singh and Mr.
Dias approached several institutions that took care of girl
children. What they came to realize was that no home catered
to semi-orphan children or to those living in vulnerable situations.
The girls were denied admission if they had a single parent.
Relatives of the girls sexually exploit, abuse, and take advantage
of their vulnerability. A single parent often would go to
work leaving their children in the hands of a vulnerable and
exploitive society. From the experience of witnessing such
helplessness Ms. Singh and Mr. Dias were inspired to form
a unique organization that would serve those that were living
in such situations.
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