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Nurturing children of incarcerated mothers with love, care & learning — while empowering mothers to heal through support.

27/08/2026

🇮🇳 Independence Day across Nanhe Kadam! ❤️

At each crèche, this special day was celebrated in its own unique way. Each child attended the morning flag-hoisting ceremony at the prison, and then enjoyed a day full of dance, music, and games. We gave each child a new set of clothes to celebrate the occasion, and the themed activities lasted all week long!

Take a look at the highlights-- from dance practices on patriotic songs to a roleplay of the Dandi March, the children did it all.

And as we look ahead to welcoming children at our upcoming Aurangabad crèche, we’re reminded of what these celebrations are really about—giving every child a chance to experience joy, belonging and the simple magic of childhood. 🇮🇳✨

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25/08/2026

🇮🇳 A day of firsts, laughter and little moments of freedom. ❤️

This Independence Day, the children at our Byculla crèche began the morning with the flag hoisting, dressed in their new outfits and full of excitement.

What followed was a celebration like no other, made possible by the Angels Link Foundation Angels Link Foundation who generously made this day possible.

For many, the day brought unforgettable firsts—a first-ever bouncy castle ride and, for some, their first real orange! 🍊

With cupcakes, tattoos, dancing and lots of laughter, the celebration was made even more special by the presence of the Angels Link members who dedicate their time to keep spreading joy!

As the children danced to Des Rangila and Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon, we were reminded that every child deserves the freedom to simply be a child—to play, explore, laugh and dream. 💛

15/08/2026

Happy Independence Day from our Nagpur creche! 🇮🇳✨

Using flowers and leaves, the little ones crafted a beautiful tricolour, and with paper art, created saluting soldiers to honour our heroes.

Small hands, big pride — celebrating freedom with colour, creativity, and courage.

14/08/2026

It is Independence Day tomorrow and our Nashik crèche has been coming alive with the colours of India! 🇮🇳✨

The children learnt about our national symbols and brought them to life through art and craft — using various techniques to create beautiful tricolour flags and decorations.

Every creation found its place on our celebration board, turning the crèche into a canvas of pride and joy. Because when little hands learn the meaning of freedom, the future shines a little brighter.

Little steps towards hope.

12/08/2026

🍂 Sometimes, learning begins with a little leaf. 🌿

At the Nanhe Kadam Pune Crèche, our children explored the garden, discovering leaves of different shapes, textures and colours. They then turned their finds into beautiful prints, watching nature come alive on paper. 🎨

Moments like these may seem simple, but they give children something precious: the freedom to be curious, create, discover and simply enjoy being children. 💛

If you wish to contribute to our crèches, please visit the link in our bio for more information.

06/08/2026

Every month, we witness moments that remind us why this work matters.

A child running into a parent’s arms after months apart. Tiny victories inside our prison crèches. Women finding strength through therapy. And the many acts of kindness that make these moments possible.

Our newsletter is where we share these stories, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the people, partnerships, and hope that drive Nanhe Kadam forward.

If you’d like to follow our journey a little more closely, we’d love to have you with us.

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Little steps towards hope.

04/08/2026

Our July in Pictures. ❤️

July was a month of reunions, healing, learning, and meaningful partnerships across our Nanhe Kadam programmes.

Our Galabhet brought incarcerated parents and their children together for an emotional reunion, reaffirming the importance of preserving family bonds. Visiting children received educational materials, nutritious snacks, and other essential supplies like writing slates, chalk, and crayons.

The programme was attended by Superintendent Mr. Anil Khamkar, and other senior prison officials, who appreciated the initiative and expressed their support for future activities, strengthening our shared commitment to the well-being of women inmates and their children.

Another milestone was our first therapeutic group session, with almost 50 incarcerated mothers. The session created a safe and supportive environment for participants to reflect, express emotions, and build positive coping strategies. Through guided somatic activities, many mothers found moments of joy amidst the emotional challenges of prison life. Uniforms, raincoats, and hygiene kits were distributed to children living with their incarcerated mothers, and each participant received mandala colouring sheets to continue their self-care journey until the next session.

Our heartfelt thanks to Vandana Kapoor and the Unati Mandal Charity Trust for their generous contribution of stationery and hygiene kits for the children.

At our recent Galabhet Program at Nagpur Central Prison, nearly 200 children reunited with their incarcerated mothers and incarcerated fathers, sharing precious moments together after months apart.

While they waited, our team distributed stationery kits. The excitement was infectious as children proudly spoke about the drawings they planned to create with their new art supplies.

Then came the reunions. There were warm embraces, quiet tears, joyful laughter, and conversations that carried the weight of months spent apart.

A father quietly said, “Today, my heart is content,” after meeting his children.

A teenage daughter stood watching as her father was escorted back to the prison, hoping for one last glance.

A mother shared that she had turned the m

30/07/2026

Some children spend their earliest years inside prison. They didn’t choose this life, but together, we can help make their childhood brighter.

Volunteer with Nanhe Kadam and bring stories, art, music, play, laughter, and learning into our prison crèches. Whether you’re a student, professional, artist, or simply someone with a caring heart, your time can create moments of joy that a child will carry for a lifetime.

No prior experience other than compassion, patience, and a willingness to show up is needed.

We’ll guide you every step of the way.

If you’re 18+ years, join our community of volunteers and take Little Steps Towards Hope with us!

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Rprecqrzav5Hdaoc9

28/07/2026

A child should never have to grow up without the comfort of feeling clean, cared for, and loved!

For a child living in prison with their incarcerated mother, a simple grooming kit can restore a small but powerful sense of dignity.

For ₹3,500 only, you can provide essentials like a towel, soap, moisturizer, baby oil, a comb, and handwash that remind a child they matter.

Your kindness can bring comfort where childhood is most fragile.

Please scan the QR code and donate today. Together, we can give every child the care and dignity they deserve.

24/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Sh*tal Agarwal for volunteering to conduct a wonderful yoga session for our Nanhe Kadam children at the Byculla crèche. It brought smiles, movement, and calm to our children.

Ms. Sh*tal began with a warm, play-based introduction that quickly helped every child feel comfortable and emotionally secure. With simple, age-appropriate instructions and single-word cues, she guided the group through accessible yoga asanas so everyone could join in confidently. She used the familiar “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” game as an attention-reset tool, helping children refocus and practice self-regulation in a fun way. Throughout the session, the children stayed engaged, enthusiastic, and actively participative, building concentration, listening skills, confidence, and social connection through joyful, play-based learning.

At Nanhe Kadam, we design our curriculum to create better childhoods — blending emotional safety, inclusive activities, and playful learning to support holistic development. Sessions like these put our approach into action: promoting physical wellbeing, emotional resilience, and the social skills children need to thrive.

Thank you again, Sh*tal, for bringing your energy, kindness, and expertise to Byculla. Looking forward to more moments of movement and learning together!

Little steps towards hope.

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