Projects – Udayan Ghar

Strengthening vulnerable children’s lives through mental health, education, and vocational programs

Location & History:

Supported by Home of Hope (HOH), USA, the Vocational & IT Training Program is part of Udayan Care’s Skilling and Livelihood initiative, operating across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

The program was initiated in 2000 to provide adolescent girls and youth in residential care with market-relevant skills, combining vocational training, IT education, and life skills development to enhance employability and independence.

Core Focus of the Project:

The mission of the program is to equip vulnerable youth with professional and digital skills, preparing them forsustainable livelihoods and economic independence.

Key highlights include:

Vocational Training: Courses in tailoring, hospitality, and other market-oriented trades
IT & Digital Skills: Training in Microsoft Office, basic programming, and IT tools to ensure digital literacy
Life Skills & Employability: Soft skills, communication, and workplace readiness
Holistic Support: Guidance in career planning, job placement, and mentorship

HOH Partnership: When & Why

HOH partnered with Udayan Ghar in 2000 to strengthen skill-building opportunities for children and youth in care. Recognizing that education alone is not enough for economic empowerment, HOH aimed to provide funding, infrastructure, and mentorship for vocational and IT training programs that prepare youth for meaningful employment.

Impact of HOH Support

HOH’s support has yielded significant outcomes:

1,200+ youth trained in vocational trades and IT skills since inception
100% of graduates received guidance for employment or higher studies
Enhanced confidence, self-reliance, and digital literacy among beneficiaries
Partnerships with local businesses and NGOs have facilitated job placements and apprenticeships

Vision for the Next Five Years

Over the next five years, the project aims to:

Expand vocational and IT courses to cover emerging skills such as AI, digital marketing, and advanced IT tools
Increase the number of youth trained annually to 1,000+ beneficiaries
Establish industry partnerships for internships and placements
Integrate blended learning models, combining classroom, online, and project-based learning
Strengthen mentorship and career guidance to ensure long-term professional growth