Testimonial

“The world of development is so dominated by large agencies that the deep human understanding consequent to a personal involvement with the lives of the poor is a rarity. Calcutta Kids is a notable exception, enabling that special insight and compassion that comes only from shared poverty and discovery of human dignity in its midst. All of us who think we work for the poor should spend time each year reacquainting ourselves with the realities of the lives we hope to improve by being an active participant in Calcutta Kids.”


Jon Rohde - Professor of Public Health,
James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka
(former Representative of Unicef in India and advisor to James P Grant, Executive Director of Unicef)


“Calcutta Kids is attempting to perform ordinary miracles on the streets of one of India's poorest cities. Zeroing in on the needs of children, helping them obtain the most basic healthcare as well as help for complicated conditions, this is the mission of Calcutta Kids. Their goals are not only admirable. They are achievable. And, most important, being achieved every day, thanks to the hard work and determination of this visionary group.”


Susan Stamberg
National Public Radio


"Calcutta Kids is a wonderful initiative.  The poor children of Kolkata will be immensely benefited.  The biggest challenge now is to sustain this effort.  The world should come forward to support this meaningful endeavor and make it available to larger number of children.  Wish you good luck."


Salehuddin Ahmed
Pro-Vice Chancellor, BRAC University, Bangladesh