About The Founder

Fr. Joe

In the year 1991, through the church, a need based assessment survey was carried out in the city of Thane and it was realized that there were many to be addressed like illiteracy, women issues, the prison, medical, communal harmony, rag pickers, shoe-shine boys, etc.

To tackle such above mentioned issues, like minded people came together. Hence it was up to Fr. Joe, Sr. Sandhya& Volunteers to take up the responsibility and in 1993, the first 'contact' center was inaugurated on 30th November 1993 at the NavYuvakMitraMandal, ChendeniKoliwada, Thane East one year from the gestation period and the name suggested to it was Aasara.

Now with the first contact center running, Fr. Joe and the others felt that there were skilled people required. Among other

Aasara trust was formed in December 1995 and legally registered on the 2nd of April, 1996, with t Show More

Summary

Aim:
To enable street children access their child rights: survival, education, participation, development. To empower them to become contributing members of society.
How To Participate

The children we find are usually:
Lost & separated from parents
Orphaned
In conflict with family
Child labour/Trafficked/Cheated by people
Searching for survival
We provide:
Shelter
Food
Clothing
Education
Medical assistance
Life skills
Livelihood skills
Savings Bank account
Dance and music classes
Games – Indoor and Outdoor
Counseling – Yoga and meditation
Computer Classes
Annual Camp
Outgoing and Picnic

Awards & Recognition

• Year Milestone Achieved.
• 1992 Fr. Joe began his work with street youth in and around Thane Station and S.T. Depot.
• 1993 Fr. Joe attended to the children's basic needs of food and health at Thane Railway Station .
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