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Gus Mallier Fund for Education and Human Development

In memory of the late Mr. Augustus Mallier, Help for Children in Need Foundation in partnership with Gus’ Wife and Children, have established The Gus Mallier Fund for Education & Human Development.

This noble initiative carries forward Mr. Mallier’s deep commitment to empowering children and youth from marginalized communities. With an enduring corpus dedicated to scholarships, education, and healthcare, the fund is a beacon of hope—opening doors of opportunity for many young lives.

His vision fully aligns with HCNF’s vision of a world where every child enjoys well-being and protection. The Fund advances its mission to “Support Protection and Empowerment of Children in difficult circumstances such as economic deprivation, food insecurities, all forms of discrimination and ill health”.

Together, we celebrate the vision of Gus Mallier by nurturing dreams, supporting education, and shaping a future where every child has the chance to thrive.

Happy and Confident Children Contribute to a Sustainable Society.

Samvaad, Pune

This is a direct implementation project of HCNF, in cooperation with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Pune district. It seeks to provide psycho- social  care services for children in need of care and support and in conflict with the law.

We believe that juveniles who have been arrested for vagrancy or petty crimes are not criminals but children who have drifted into a way of life through deprivation, neglect, and lack of support from family or community. Such children are themselves often undergoing extreme trauma, as well as deep rooted anxieties and insecurities.

The project aims, through two trained counsellors, to create a space for such children where they can be heard, accepted and guided to reclaim their childhoods and look forward to a better future. A cell has been set up at the CWC Centre in Pune, and so far 91 children have benefitted.

The counsellors also reach out to other NGOs and provide their expert services where needed. Training of teachers, parents and NGO staff on children’s mental welfare issues is also a part of their mandate. The project is supported by Kubler India Pvt Ltd.


Khelghar, Pune

Working in Laxminagar, Pune, this project focusses on a crucial aspect that hampers children’s learning at an early stage: language.

The NGO Palakniti Pariwar runs Khelghar with HCNF support, using its expertise to help children from migrant families bridge the gap between home and school language, and also supports them in mathematics.

In addition, the centre also helps them to deal with issues such as corporal punishment and domestic violence, through counselling services and other interventions. Around 170 children benefit from these interventions.


Thanks to Hellman-CRCED Project-final