Our Work
Collaboration with Children’s Aid Society
HURT Foundation began working with Children’s Aid Society nearly a decade ago, driven by a shared concern for the well-being and future of institutionalized children. Our collaboration started with improving physical living conditions, addressing critical health issues, and creating pathways for young people to become economically self-reliant.
As we engaged more deeply, it became clear that skill development was the most urgent need. Rehabilitation under the JJ Act often overlooks vocational preparedness, resulting in children returning to society as adults without practical skills essential for survival and independence.
To address this gap, HURT Foundation launched a structured skill development program at David Sassoon Industrial School, an institution under Children’s Aid Society. The initiative began with a Foundation Course that included aptitude screening for over 100 children aged 15 and above.
Students were introduced to multiple vocational streams, including:
- Electrical (Wireman)
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Fitter
- Plumbing
This approach helped identify individual strengths and interests, enabling each child to choose a focused trade after completing the foundation phase. The program not only built technical skills but also restored confidence, purpose, and direction.
Reviving the Mankhurd I.T.I.
The success of this initiative led to further discussions with Children’s Aid Society, who expressed strong interest in reviving the Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) at Mankhurd — which had been shut down due to lack of funding.
We are proud to share that the I.T.I. was successfully revived in 2016, opening new doors for institutionalized and marginalized youth to access certified vocational education and employment opportunities
Collaboration with Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.
A key milestone in this journey was our collaboration with Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd., whose CSR wing played a vital role in restarting the Mankhurd I.T.I. Five years prior, the institute had closed because of financial constraints. While supporting Children’s Aid Society, HURT Foundation identified this gap and approached SHCIL for assistance.
Their generous partnership enabled us to refurbish the institute with modern equipment, updated course material, and improved infrastructure. The reopened I.T.I. now provides industry-relevant training and has already begun creating employment pathways for vulnerable youth.
Together, we remain committed to strengthening and expanding the I.T.I., ensuring that every child receives not just education — but a real chance at a dignified, self-reliant future.
