01 — PROTECTION
Feel Safe
Creating a caring environment where children learn respect, feel protected and can grow free from bullying and harm.
A little care can change a lifetime
Give a child
room to become.
A child’s future should never be decided by the circumstances they are born into. In Goa, we work alongside children and families to make education, nourishment, safety and the simple joy of childhood more accessible.
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150+Children supported
50+Families helped
7+Years of service
100%Volunteer-driven
A safe place to learn, grow and belong.
Our story
Every child deserves more than a chance.
Behind every child is a family doing its best, often in circumstances most of us may never see. Helping Hands Social Trust stands alongside disadvantaged families in Goa, including migrant families whose parents work as daily labourers or collect recyclable materials to make a living. We meet people with respect, not judgement—and work with families, not just for them.
We believe education is the beginning—not the whole story. Children also need good nutrition, health and hygiene support, encouragement, creativity, play and a safe place where they are valued.
✳Helping children access formal education and learning materials
✳Supporting health, nutrition, hygiene and family wellbeing
✳Making room for art, sport, dance, play and friendship
A whole-child approach
Care that reaches
far beyond the classroom.
A notebook, a nourishing meal, patient guidance or a safe place to play may seem like a small thing. Together, these everyday acts of care help children feel secure, enjoy learning and build confidence in their own future.
02 — WELLBEING
Be Healthy
Encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing through nutrition, fitness, hygiene, counselling and guidance.
03 — EDUCATION
Enjoy & Achieve
Supporting school attendance, homework, extra tuition and participation in activities that build confidence.
04 — INDEPENDENCE
Build a Future
Helping children access education and extracurricular opportunities that can open doors to meaningful employment.
05 — COMMUNITY
Make a Difference
Encouraging confidence, kindness and respect for local communities, customs and traditions.
06 — EARLY YEARS
Pre-School & Day Care
Providing care and early support so younger children can enter State education ready to learn and participate.
07 — PLAY & ADVENTURE
Let Childhood Shine
Childhood should hold laughter, discovery and happy memories. Alongside everyday games, sports, art and dance, the trust can explore supervised swimming outings, parties, celebrations, holiday activities and special day trips when arranged and available. Every activity should be safe, inclusive and centred on the children.
Removing barriers to education
Sometimes, the smallest support opens the biggest door.
For a family facing hardship, something as basic as a birth certificate, school uniform or set of books can become a barrier. We walk alongside parents to help navigate those practical obstacles—because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, participate and belong.
DocumentationHelping parents obtain birth certificates for their children.
School accessAssisting with school registration, books and learning materials.
Learning supportExtra tuition, homework support and a safe place to learn.
Everyday careNutrition, hygiene, health support, creative arts and play.
There is a place for everyone
Kindness has no postcode.
And no single way to give.
You do not have to be nearby, wealthy or part of an organisation to make a difference. Wherever you are, there may be a way to stand with a child and a family in Goa.
FOR VISITORS TO GOA
Visit with care
If you are travelling through Goa, contact us ahead of time to ask whether a visit is possible. Meet the people behind the work respectfully, with children’s privacy and daily routines protected.
FOR EVERYDAY GIVERS
Give what you can
A contribution, school supplies or another useful item can help meet a practical need. Please ask the trust what is currently needed before sending goods or making a transfer.
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Share your time
Offer a skill, lend a hand or explore a volunteering opportunity. We can discuss what is useful, suitable and safe for the children and the team.
FOR BUSINESSES
Build a partnership
Local businesses, hotels, schools and organisations can help through responsible partnerships, resources, expertise or support for a specific programme.
FOR FAMILIES & SCHOOLS
Teach kindness
Bring a family, class or community group together around compassion, learning and practical support. We would be glad to hear your ideas.
FOR SUPPORTERS ABROAD
Stay connected
You can follow our updates, share our mission and contact us from anywhere in the world. Distance does not have to stop people from caring.
Every offer is discussed with the trust first so support is appropriate, useful and centred on children’s wellbeing.
The people at the heart of our work
Real moments.
Real community.
These photographs offer a glimpse of the people and everyday moments at the heart of Helping Hands. They are not statistics; they are children with personalities, hopes, talents and futures worth believing in.
Photographs supplied through the trust's existing website. Please ensure appropriate consent is in place before public promotion.
“Education is the key to giving children a chance to make a success of their lives.”The belief behind every helping hand
Be part of their journey
Your kindness can help a child move forward.
Your generosity can help provide the essentials that make childhood and learning possible: school materials, extra tuition, nutritious support, health and hygiene care, and a safe place to learn and play. A donation of any size can join with the kindness of others to keep this work moving forward.
We welcome thoughtful questions. Please contact the trust before donating if you would like to understand current needs, arrange a visit, discuss a contribution in kind, or ask about receipts and any applicable tax information. We encourage every donor to give with confidence and clarity.
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For supporters in Goa, across India and around the world. Please contact us if you need help arranging your contribution.
Account nameHelping Hands Social Trust
Account number3904201000184
IFSC codeCNRB0003904
For your peace of mind: independently confirm the bank details with the trust before transferring funds. Please ask the trust directly about acknowledgement receipts and any tax-benefit eligibility. This page does not process card payments.
Start a conversation
Good things happen when people come together.
Whether you live nearby, are visiting Goa, have travelled from another part of India, or are supporting us from overseas, you are welcome to start a conversation. You might be a student, family, traveller, business, community group or someone who simply believes every child deserves a fair chance.
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Find usCuchelim, near Spring, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa
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Visitors · Volunteers · Partners
Come with a kind heart. Leave with a connection.
Send us a note about volunteering, a carefully arranged visit, supporting a programme, sharing a skill, contributing useful supplies or building a partnership. Please arrange visits with the trust in advance so children’s routines, privacy and safeguarding can always come first.