We fight for the implementation of the UN Children’s Rights Charter in Shalimar and are committed to the well-being of the entire Shalimar community.

Who are we?

 

Second Bridge e.V.

  • 2nd Bridge is a non-profit organization. It works for the holistic well-being of children and their families in the slums of Shalimar in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India.
  • It pursues this goal by creating and promoting a safe first learning environment for primary school children in the Shalimar community.
  • It aims to encourage children to discover and develop their potential, thereby instilling or restoring their joy of learning.
  • It advocates for the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Shalimar and is committed to the well-being of the entire Shalimar community.
  • It embraces the humanitarian ideal of a just society. Unconditional respect for human dignity is the foundation of 2nd Bridge’s work.
  • It seeks partnerships and sponsorships with like-minded individuals and organizations.