Grantee partners

Local trust. Shared purpose.

Our partners provide daily care in their own communities. We help them sustain what works and meet needs that might otherwise go unfunded.

Current portfolio

Partners across six countries.

Grant partners and funding priorities are reviewed annually. Each relationship begins with local knowledge and continues through clear reporting, direct communication and measured outcomes.

Three girls smiling at a Child Haven International home
Child Haven International / India, Nepal & Bangladesh

India, Nepal & Bangladesh

Child Haven International

Residential care, food, health and sanitation

Child Haven provides loving residential care for formerly destitute children and women. Baal Dan's long-term support focuses on dietary, health and sanitation needs across its homes.

1,300 children in care

"The thoughtful and generous contributions you have made have gone a long way towards improving and enriching the lives of the children in our care."

Robin Cappuccino, Child Haven International
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A tribute to Fred Cappuccino, co-founder of Child Haven International
Students in blue uniforms learning at Jagriti School for Blind Girls
Jagriti School for Blind Girls / India

India

Jagriti School for Blind Girls

Nutrition and education for visually challenged girls

NFBM Jagriti serves underprivileged, rural girls who are blind or visually challenged with education, lodging and boarding. Baal Dan has supported a high-quality diet at the school since 2016-17.

Around 450 beneficiaries

"Quality nutrition has improved our students' focus and concentration, resulting in excellent academic performance."

Sakina Bedi, Spokesperson, NFBM
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Children sharing a nutritious meal at a Voice of Children shelter in Nepal
Voice of Children / Nepal

Nepal

Voice of Children

Shelter, food and support for street-connected children

Voice of Children helps reunite street-connected children with family and provides protective accommodation when needed. Grants fund nutritious food, seasonal clothing and a safe environment for recovery.

Food, shelter and clothing

"Baal Dan's support has protected the children's fundamental rights by fulfilling basic needs."

Raju Ghimire, Deputy Director-Program, Voice of Children Nepal
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Children, families and staff sharing meals at CBR Bhaktapur in Nepal
CBR Bhaktapur / Nepal

Nepal

CBR Bhaktapur

Meals and care for children with multiple disabilities

Community Based Rehabilitation Bhaktapur supports children with multiple disabilities through its special school. Baal Dan funding provides fresh, hygienic and nutritious daily meals that are easy to digest.

Fresh meals each school day

"We sincerely thank and acknowledge Baal Dan for its significant contribution to the children with multiple disabilities of Bhaktapur."

Suresh Pradhan, Coordinator, CBR Bhaktapur
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Ukraine

Orphan's Aid Society

Schooling support for vulnerable orphans

Since 2022, Baal Dan and its sister charities have provided annual grants for school costs for vulnerable orphans living at home with a single caregiver in Ukraine.

Annual schooling grants since 2022

"We are grateful to Baal Dan for their professionalism, integrity and unwavering support."

Victor Czartorysky, Chairman, Orphan's Aid Society
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Children and carers sharing a meal at the Lighthouse Stimulation Centre
Lighthouse Stimulation Centre / South Africa

South Africa

Lighthouse Stimulation Centre

Daily meals, uniforms and care for children with disabilities

The Lighthouse provides daily stimulation and care for children and young adults with disabilities. Baal Dan helps fund balanced meals and uniforms that support health, dignity and self-esteem.

Balanced meals and uniforms

"Without the help of Baal Dan Charities we would not be able to give the children a balanced meal every day and improve their quality of life."

Lucilla Jacinto, Lighthouse Stimulation Centre
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A mother and child participating in an ASDEPO nutrition program in Ethiopia
ASDEPO / Ethiopia

Ethiopia

ASDEPO

Food rations that prevent acute malnutrition relapse

ASDEPO distributes nutrient-rich staples to children after treatment for severe acute malnutrition in drought- and conflict-affected communities. It covers local administration and distribution so grant funding goes directly to food.

Over 1,600 children reached

"This continued support is crucial in preventing relapse and securing long-term well-being for these children."

Mihreteab Belay, Executive Director, ASDEPO
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Mother and child participating in ASDEPO's nutrition program in Ethiopia

A measured result

Over 1,600 children received nutrient-rich food after treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

ASDEPO reported that relapse in the selected facilities in Dubluk fell from 25% to 5% within months of the intervention. ASDEPO covered local administrative and distribution costs so grant funding could go to food.

Grant history

Fourteen places. One shared purpose.

Since 2005, Baal Dan has funded trusted organizations responding to children's needs across four continents. Each numbered pin connects to a place and a practical form of support. The numbers indicate the historical order in which Baal Dan expanded its grants.

2025 grant supportThis indicates past grantees or one-time grantees not currently active
World map of Baal Dan grant locationsNumbered markers show fourteen places where Baal Dan has supported children since 2005. Highlighted markers identify six countries supported in 2025. The complete list follows the map.India: Nutrition, residential care, health and sanitation through Child Haven, plus high-quality meals for visually challenged girls at Jagriti School.1Pakistan: A water well and school supplies2Nepal: Food, shelter and clothing for street-connected children, daily meals for children with disabilities, and support for Child Haven homes.3Bangladesh: Dietary, health and sanitation support for children and women living in Child Haven residential homes.4Tibet: Orphanage support and food5Honduras: Orphanage support and food6Haiti: A water well, food, orphanage support and earthquake relief7Ethiopia: Nutrient-rich food rations through ASDEPO helped more than 1,600 children avoid relapse after severe acute malnutrition.8Kenya: School support and food9Senegal: School books10South Africa: Balanced daily meals and uniforms for children and young adults with disabilities at the Lighthouse Stimulation Centre.11Zambia: A preschool, toilets and learning support12Somalia: Emergency school supplies for displaced children13Ukraine: School costs for vulnerable orphans living at home with a single caregiver, delivered through Orphan's Aid Society.14
India2025 grant

Nutrition, residential care, health and sanitation through Child Haven, plus high-quality meals for visually challenged girls at Jagriti School.

Nepal2025 grant

Food, shelter and clothing for street-connected children, daily meals for children with disabilities, and support for Child Haven homes.

Bangladesh2025 grant

Dietary, health and sanitation support for children and women living in Child Haven residential homes.

Ethiopia2025 grant

Nutrient-rich food rations through ASDEPO helped more than 1,600 children avoid relapse after severe acute malnutrition.

South Africa2025 grant

Balanced daily meals and uniforms for children and young adults with disabilities at the Lighthouse Stimulation Centre.

Ukraine2025 grant

School costs for vulnerable orphans living at home with a single caregiver, delivered through Orphan's Aid Society.

Grant locations documented in Baal Dan's grant history. Markers indicate countries and regions, not specific facilities.
  1. India

    Nutrition, residential care, health and sanitation through Child Haven, plus high-quality meals for visually challenged girls at Jagriti School.

  2. Pakistan

    A water well and school supplies

  3. Nepal

    Food, shelter and clothing for street-connected children, daily meals for children with disabilities, and support for Child Haven homes.

  4. Bangladesh

    Dietary, health and sanitation support for children and women living in Child Haven residential homes.

  5. Tibet

    Orphanage support and food

  6. Honduras

    Orphanage support and food

  7. Haiti

    A water well, food, orphanage support and earthquake relief

  8. Ethiopia

    Nutrient-rich food rations through ASDEPO helped more than 1,600 children avoid relapse after severe acute malnutrition.

  9. Kenya

    School support and food

  10. Senegal

    School books

  11. South Africa

    Balanced daily meals and uniforms for children and young adults with disabilities at the Lighthouse Stimulation Centre.

  12. Zambia

    A preschool, toilets and learning support

  13. Somalia

    Emergency school supplies for displaced children

  14. Ukraine

    School costs for vulnerable orphans living at home with a single caregiver, delivered through Orphan's Aid Society.

Long-term footprint

64 local partners vetted and funded since 2006.

From school construction and emergency relief to daily meals and disability care, grants meet practical needs identified by local partners.

Past Grants (Not Currently Funded)

Children and teachers at the Project Mala school in Turkahan, India
The Project Mala school in Turkahan

India

Project Mala

Built a school creating access to education for 150 children.

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Baal Dan Project Mala Turkahan School Opening / Baal Dan
Students learning together in a classroom in Nepal
Education support in Nepal

Nepal

dZi Foundation

Funded 33 temporary learning centers, sanitation and WASH support after an earthquake.

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dZi: Partners in Prosperity / dZi Foundation
Children supported by HaitiChildren in Haiti
Children receiving care through HaitiChildren

Haiti

HaitiChildren

Supported daily food, emergency family rations and a community water well.

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Baal Dan in Haiti / Baal Dan
Children tending the school garden supported by Baal Dan in Zambia
Growing food and practical skills in Zambia

Zambia

EBZEF

Helped build a preschool, lavatories, a school garden and learning resources.

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Baal Dan and EBZEF Zambia Preschool / Baal Dan
Students at Loreto Sealdah School in Kolkata, India
Students at Loreto Sealdah School

India

Loreto Sealdah

Sponsored girls' education from elementary through high school from 2006 to 2016.

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Baal Dan Helps Loreto Sealdah / Baal Dan
A child holding a rabbit in a green field
Radiate Coalition's whole-person care for children

Honduras

Radiate Coalition

Funded nutritious meals supporting recovery for girls affected by abuse and trafficking.

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From Darkness to Destiny: Radiate Coalition's Transformative Care / Radiate Coalition

Donor voices

Why people give to Baal Dan.

“Baal Dan is one of the very few international charities that is truly transparent and true to its mission. The difference it makes can be directly seen.”

Prem MenonFormer Baal Dan UT San Antonio President

“Supporting Baal Dan means joining a community committed to measurable impact: food, education and shelter for children in need.”

Amy R. CasteldaPartner, W5Donor since 2023
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