World Faith India

A campaign for the Rights of the Homeless 

World Faith India is an expanding network of World Faith Chapters across the country.  Founded in New Delhi under the HAQ program, World Faith India has quickly grown, with a Chapter in Ahmadabad and soon in Mumbai.  This work is vital in India, both because of the endless service opportunities, and because the religious diversity of India has led to mass violence based on religious identities.  

World Faith New Delhi

World Faith New Delhi is the oldest World Faith Chapter in India, founded in January 2009.  It is also the Headquarters of World Faith India.

World Faith Delhi puts HAQ into Action by:  

• Advocacy
• Children's Needs
• Emergency Response
• Homeless Self-Mobilization
• Hosting International Volunteers

An Example: World Faith New Delhi recently opened a non-formal education center for children in a rag-picking community, centered in a slum.  The center, called The Rainbow School, currently teaches 40 children with volunteer teachers.  The success of this project has led to the planned opening of several more of these centers 2010.

 World Faith Gujarat

Gujarat has been one of the epicenters of religious-based violence.  This however does not have to be the end of the story.  Naseem Shakh, a survivor of the 2002 Riots launched World Faith Gujarat in December 2009.  World Faith Gujarat works in and around Godhara, Gujarat.

World Faith Gujarat focuses on:

• Entitlements for Gujarat Riots Victim's Widows
• Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in villages and Godhara
• Building Legal Cases for Human Rights Violations
• Organizing Young Muslims, Dalits, and Hindus for Interfaith Work 
• Working to ensure compensation for victims of the Gujarat Riots
• Helping those dealing with issues of livelihood

World Faith Mumbai