Brief History of Tomorrow's Foundation

1990-91: The journey began from the terrace of Mother Teresa's 'Nirmal Hriday' with 17 children being given non-formal education with little things (such as milk and biscuits) for motivation. Mr. Arup Ghosh and Mr. Swarup Ghosh established Tomorrow's Foundation with blessings from Mother Teresa.

1991-92: Non-formal education continued; more and more children were encouraged to join us. Their number slowly increased to 50.

1992-93: The number of children increased steadily as word of our endeavour spread. The need for formal schooling began to be felt.

1993-94: Janine Walter, a French educationist, joined our team; DTMS, a local corporation school, was identified and many of our children were admitted to this formal schooling system.

Janine Walter, founder member of Calcutta de la rue à l'école, with children of Tomorrow's Foundation

1994-95: A project was started jointly with Calcutta Municipal Corporation (CMC); arrangements were made for providing the children with mid-day meals; uniforms were given to inculcate a sense of belonging; Calcutta de la rue à l'école formed in France as a twin association to support our project.

1995-96: Vocational training programmes (sewing, drawing, handicrafts, etc.) were introduced; 80 children were provided educational support besides vocational training.

1996-97: Introduction of Evening Tutorial support for the students; another CMC school at Sarat Bose Road involved; hostel placements, cultural support, regular home visits, parents' awareness programme, training programme for the teachers, etc. became regularised; CMC recognised our efforts and provided educational support to 100 children.

1997-98: Participation in International youth exchange programme with French students; excellent international cultural exchange between India and France took place; support extended to 120 students; TF got a proper office.

1998-99: The Card Project (TFCP) launched to impart vocational training along with non-formal education to formal school dropouts; educational support was extended to 140 children with 7 children placed in various hostels; medical and home visit cells began functioning; our students participated in an International Art Exhibition in France, where two of them received special awards.

1999-00: Closer ties with CMC authorities for a better educational support; UNESCO study showed prospects of TF's being a 'Model NGO' in the Eastern Zone.

2000-01: 13 children admitted in TFCP (open school). More professional way of operation; more tie ups with NGOs and NGO forums.

2001-02: Arrangements made for providing the children with proper diet with help from noted consultants. General medical camp, eye and dental check-up camps held; Health Cards issued to all children; counselling unit split into two cells - psychological counselling cell and career counselling cell.

2002-03: Several victims of Tolly Nullah evacuation drive were rescued and provided shelter. 245 children were provided with insurance cover by Green Club, a voluntary organisation. TF's card project bagged orders from the corporate sector. TF welcomed visitors from Switzerland, France, the UK and UNICEF. Construction of the 'Half-way Home' for children neared completion.

2003-04: Development of adolescents through skill development (supported by GOAL India) started in April 2004. We established our own Half Way Home and Administrative Office. Started computer literacy programme.

2004-05: Along with all the existing programs one new program introduced this year: the Community Based Education Program. Special weekly health clinic introduced with the help of CLPOA in Kalighat area (southern part of the city) for all community children. Intervention in new areas started - Tangra and Dhapa (Eastern Part of the City) - on Education.

2005-06: Established another Field Office in Tangra (Eastern Part of the city). Formed Tomorrow's Foundation Children Council with the adolescents of different programs. A joint Program on Adult Education started with Kolkata Municipal Corporation. We became the ERG member of GOAL India Education Team this year.
 

BHARANI'S TROPHY: Our children stood first in inter NGO cultural competition on 28th December, 2008

2006-07: Introduced Tomorrow's Foundation Child Protection Policy.
Initiative taken to establish Multi Activity Centre (MAC ) Project in Kalighat Area. Initiative taken to build a Home for differently-abled children in Kolkata. We started to work with Concern India Foundation this year. Completed implementation of REACH India project. Helped 800 urban deprived children to get proper Birth Registration Certificates.