Missing Link Trust

MISSING Link Trust (henceforth referred to as MISSING) raising awareness among adolescents to prevent child abuse, exploitation and reduce drop in academics in West Bengal through Read moreeducation. Our strategy is that education of vulnerable youth will help raise girl champions who are aware of their rights, as Education and Child Safety are mutually inclusive. As Girl children become more aware about safety and abuse, they are more committed to completing their education. As the school dropout rates reduce, it leads to the following – Girls completing their education Increasing Agency Delaying age of marriage Delaying 1st pregnancy Introduction & Background MISSING is an anti-trafficking organization focussed on prevention of sex trafficking. We work to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking through awareness, education and empowerment. We raise awareness through education and empowerment, and fall under the ambit of Education, Special Education and Gender Equality. We are an award-winning organization, having won the Thomson Reuters award in 2021, and the NASSCOM Social Innovation Catalyst award in 2022. MISSING’s Education program is two pronged: it enables the vulnerable adolescents to become more knowledgeable, get better tuned to the changing online world and creates awareness about sex abuse and exploitation. It gives them the agency to keep themselves safe and sensitizes them on their role as future citizens to prevent it. Our Mission - Innovate. Educate. Empower Our mission is to combine art and technology in creating mass awareness amongst the public, through innovative ways, leading to prevention of sex trafficking. Safe through education using innovative methodology through curriculum and art, for efficacy and Impact. The purpose of this project is to keep children safe by educating them through our Missing Awareness and Safety School program [MaSSp], and thereby prevent sex abuse, exploitation and trafficking amongst the most vulnerable and at-risk youngsters, with a focus on West Bengal. Our Vision Our Vision is a world where every girl is safe from sex trafficking.

Their vision is to create a world where every girl is safe from sex trafficking. Their mission is to raise mass awareness through innovative ways combining art and technology to prevent sex trafficking.

The organization won the Thomson Reuters Foundation Anti-Slavery Campaign Award in 2021 and successfully listed on India's Social Stock Exchange in 2024, raising 120 lakhs to expand their programs.

Empowering Vulnerable Adolescents: The program equips vulnerable adolescents, both boys and girls, with knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others from child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. By providing them with essential life skills, it enhances their ability to make informed decisions and lead safer lives. Focusing on Girls' Empowerment: The program places special emphasis on girls because they are often at a higher risk of abuse and exploitation. By educating and empowering girls, it aims to delay early marriages, reduce teenage pregnancies, and mitigate other vulnerabilities they may face, ultimately fostering their overall development and well-being. Engaging School-Going Children: The primary beneficiaries of the program are school-going children, typically in grades VIII to XII, who attend government schools in West Bengal. By integrating these interventions into the education system, the program ensures that vulnerable adolescents have access to essential knowledge and support while pursuing their education. Supporting Marginalized Communities: The program's key focus is on vulnerable adolescents from marginalized communities who face heightened risks due to socio-economic factors. By targeting these communities, the program aims to reduce disparities and provide support where it is most needed. Community-Wide Impact: While the immediate beneficiaries are the vulnerable adolescents, the program's impact extends to the broader community. It raises awareness about critical issues such as child marriage, unsafe sexual behavior, and mental health. By addressing these issues, the program contributes to the betterment of society as a whole, promoting safer, healthier, and more informed communities.

Their vision is to create a world where every girl is safe from sex trafficking. Their mission is to raise mass awareness through innovative ways combining art and technology to prevent sex trafficking.