TARA and its parent NGO
TARA Programs is an umbrella name for all child protection & empowerment programs run by ONYVA, a registered public trust.
Our trustees are all Indian citizens coming from various fields: development and humanitarian action specialists, teachers, lawyers, magistrates specialized in Child Protection. We are proud to introduce you to them!
Ajay Bhargava
Trustee of ONYVA
"I decided to be a part and support the TARA family as it focuses on children’s well-being, which is one of the most impactful ways to invest in a brighter future. Children represent the next generation, and ensuring they have access to essentials like education, nutrition, healthcare, and protection can break cycles of poverty and inequality. Early support for children leads to better life outcomes, equipping them with skills, confidence, and opportunities that enable them to become self-sufficient adults who can contribute positively to society. TARA’s every contribution not only directly supports children but also fosters a ripple effect of positive change. Its dedicated work for children welfare is an investment in a world where all kids have the chance to reach their potential, regardless of their circumstances, fostering a more compassionate, equitable, and thriving society."
Bharti Sharma
Chairperson of ONYVA
"I have joined TARA because I could breathe real democracy and openness to share my point of view which made sense to TARA. What I have seen here is according dignity, respect, chance to be heard, participate to ones capacity in different facets of life of TARA which equally applies to children and adults. As regards children of TARA, I have seen them exhilarating joy, happiness and security which gave me confidence in the adults looking after children."
Aakash Naval
Trustee of ONYVA
"TARA has given me the opportunity to be a part of this prestigious organisation involved in nurturing and developing the lives of the most innocent and purest creation of the almighty in order to build a better future both for the child and the society in general. I am looking forward to walk hand in hand with Tara and be able to give my best to the organisation."
Indrayani Mulay
Trustee of ONYVA
"Why I chose to be a part of TARA Family ? I have seen it grow step by step gingerly. The confidence instilled in the kids is multifold. Their smiles and eagerness to learn is bold. You can see the transformation TARA creates. I can…. I can…. Is the sound that vibrates"
Vaishali Deshpande
Trustee of ONYVA
"I have been a member of Child Welfare Committee from 2017 to 2020. I remember noticing the welfare officers of TARA through of the quality of their reports. Beyond the formal quality of these documents, they were showcasing the work done with the children and for their benefit. I felt the team had a strong connexion with the children, a real inclination to work for them, including to put at work what was complicated, to work on the drawbacks, to provide attention to special needs and psychological issues, to counsel and organise psychotherapies when needed. I was quite impressed by this dedication."
Our mission
ONYVA works in partnership with underprivileged children, their families and communities in order to create a safe and family like environment for the children who cannot be taken care of by their families.
We emphasize the right of each child to quality education and to intellectual, artistic and psychological development. We maintain and encourage the bond of the children with their families.
Our Values
Our organisation respects and protects children rights to dignity, protection and privacy. Our work is subject to the directives of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). We consider each child as a unique individual and we work for their empowerment, the development of their potential to help them become independent, happy and educated adults.
We make it a point to encourage the children’s participation in the decision making processes in all TARA programs.
We celebrate diversity and fight all kinds of discrimination based on age, gender, nationality, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation or health status.
We constantly seek the involvement of the local communities and volunteers who contribute to our work.
We comply with principles of transparency and accountability. We monitor and evaluate our programs and publish a yearly impact assessment report. We ensure that all TARA associates understand our values, objectives, work practices and that they follow TARA's rules and methods. We constantly train our staff on various aspects of child care and protection. We establish partnerships with other organisations and institutions, schools, local associations, medical centres, training centres, companies committed to social change.