At LEEDO, we understand that transforming the lives of street-connected, vulnerable children and youth requires more than rescue, it demands a holistic, multi-dimensional approach. Our 360-degree strategy addresses every aspect of a child’s wellbeing, from immediate protection to long-term empowerment, ensuring no child is left behind.

This approach integrates rescue, rehabilitation, education, skill-building, health, and social reintegration, creating pathways for children to rebuild their lives with dignity, safety, and opportunity.

Key Components of the 360° Approach

1. Rescue and Protection

• Immediate intervention for street-connected children in high-risk areas.
• Safe rescue operations and admission to Transitional Shelters SETU Bandhan (TSSB).
• Legal documentation and compliance with child protection protocols.

2. Shelter and Safe Spaces

• Transitional Shelters in Kamalapur and Kadamtali provide structured care, nutritious meals, and basic WASH support.
• Peace Home offers long-term residential care for children requiring extended protection.
• Safe environments facilitate healing, stability, and psychosocial recovery.

3. Education and Skills Development

• Schools Under the Sky, Mobile schooland Inclusive School programs provide formal and non-formal education.
• Mobile School reaches street children where they live and work.
• Vocational training in tailoring, beautification, handicrafts, and carpentry prepares children for livelihoods.
• ICT training builds digital literacy and modern workplace skills.

4. Food and Nutrition Support

• Nutritious meals provided daily at shelters and schools to support growth and cognitive development.
• Street feeding and emergency food distribution during crises ensure children and families remain healthy.

5. Health, Water, and Hygiene (WASH)

• Full WASH support at shelters and Peace Home; basic WASH and hygiene guidance at Schools Under the Sky.
• Hygiene education and psychosocial care promote physical and emotional wellbeing.

6. Family Tracing, Reintegration, and Community Engagement

• Efforts to reunite children with familieswere safe and sustainable.
• Referral to long-term care facilities if reintegration is not possible.
• Community awareness and parental support programs strengthen reintegration and prevent re-victimization.

7. Holistic Empowerment

• Life skills, mentorship, and psychosocial counseling help children overcome trauma, build confidence, and plan their future.
• Income-generating support and vocational pathways for families break the cycle of poverty.
• Advocacy ensures that children’s rights are recognized and protected, shaping a safer, more inclusive society.

Impact

• Hundreds of children rescued, rehabilitated, and empowered every year.
• Street-connected children gain access to education, vocational skills, and safe shelter.
• Families receive support and capacity-building, enhancing long-term stability.
• LEEDO’s 360-degree approach creates a full circle of care, addressing immediate needs while building sustainable futures.

Alignment with LEEDO’s Mission

Our 360° Approach reflects LEEDO’s belief that comprehensive, multi-dimensional support transforms lives. By integrating rescue, protection, education, skill development, health, and reintegration, we ensure that every child is seen, valued, and empowered to realize their full potential.