We were truly honoured to welcome Ms. Maureen Forrest, Director of HOPE Foundation, to SICW on 14th April 2026. Her visit meant so much to us and to the children whose lives continue to be shaped by the unwavering support of Hope Kolkata Foundation. We are deeply grateful for her time, kindness, and continued belief in our work. Thank you, Maureen, for always standing with us and inspiring hope every step of the way.2026-04-14 SICW visit by Hope Foundation Maureen Forrest2026

The year 2026 began on a truly joyful and colourful note as the children of Jan Seva participated in a vibrant Winter Carnival organised by the Regional Grand Lodge of Eastern India (RGLEI) at the historic Freemasons Hall . Centrally located on Park Street—between the Park Hotel and Karnani Mansion—the venue provided the perfect winter ambience, where children could relax, play, and soak in the warmth of the gentle sunshine. On Wednesday, 14th January 2026, children from bo

The Prize Day of Jan Seva—a unit of the Society for Indian Children’s Welfare—was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 10th December 2025, marking the successful conclusion of the Academic Year 2025. The occasion held special significance as outgoing children from both ECCEC and UDAAN were formally recognised while preparing to step into mainstream schools across Kolkata for the next phase of their academic journeys. The day was filled with joy and a deep sense of fulfilment f