Snehalaya Guwahati

Auxilium Snehalaya, established in 2003, shelters girls aged 6-12 and accommodates up to 25 residents in Bishnu Rabha Nagar, Noonmati. It ensures their education by sending them to a nearby Government school and supplements their learning with computer classes, a library, tutorials, games, dance sessions, and counselling by a professional. Additionally, a Quality Education project, initiated in September 2020, focuses on enhancing educational standards. The implementation resulted in increased learning capacities and a keen interest in studies among the children, even performing well in school exams, with online classes during the pandemic further supporting their education.

The Aftercare Project by Snehalaya, initiated in 2012, is pivotal for reintegrating institutionalized youth into society. Aimed at fostering self-reliance, it supports those transitioning from Child Care Institutions to independent adulthood. As an outreach programme of the Don Bosco Society, Snehalaya operates five homes for children in need. Recognizing the challenges faced by youths leaving these homes, the project was launched by the founder director to assist young adults in securing decent jobs. With a motto to 'take them off the street and put them on their feet,' the project's goal is to reintegrate youths as economically independent individuals. It empowers them with values, life skills, and preparation for social reintegration, with 143 beneficiaries to date, striving to enable a purposeful and responsible life.

Jyoti Snehalaya, established in 2004, caters to destitute girls aged 13-18 in Beltola, Guwahati. With a capacity for 35 residents, it offers a nurturing environment within a residential area to foster their growth. The girls receive educational support, including tutorials, computer access, and formal schooling. Some are also engaged in vocational training, enhancing their skill set. A Quality Education project, launched in September 2020, aimed at improving educational standards, resulting in commendable performance by the students, showcasing positive outcomes after its implementation.

ILA Snehalaya, located in Betkuchi near ISBT and Balaji Temple, caters to boys aged 6-12, with a capacity for 35 residents. Situated away from the city's hustle, it offers a conducive environment for growth, boasting a spacious playground and access to home-grown vegetables and fruits. The children attend a nearby Government School and benefit from a range of activities including computer classes, arts, and crafts, dance sessions, writing skills, and tutorials, enhancing their holistic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere.

The Children's Home for Boys in Dhirenpara, established in 2001, accommodates boys aged 13-16 and has a capacity for 45 residents. Located near the Maternity and Child Health Centre, it boasts a spacious playground, including a basketball court, fostering physical activity and recreation. The home provides counselling services, computer classes, and tutorials, ensuring the boys' educational development. They attend Government schools, with some also residing in hostels. Additionally, Snehalaya engages in community service through its Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) Centres, functioning as pre-formal schools aimed at educating school dropouts or children who have never attended school. These centres focus on teaching Assamese Government School syllabuses for classes II, III, and IV to children aged 7-14, preparing them for formal school admission within two years.