While some street kids do rise, many still lost to trauma, intoxication & neglect

While some street kids do rise, many still lost to trauma, intoxication & neglect

On International Street Children's Day, Delhi confronts the harsh realities faced by its vulnerable youth. Stories of resilience emerge, like Roshni, a mentor with Chetna, and Santosh, a Salaam Baalak Trust coordinator, both overcoming troubled pasts. A 2021 report estimates over 60,000 street children in Delhi, many battling drug abuse.