The 5/5 Commitment: Give the gift of family

We are looking for 20 special Child Protection Patrons to donate 5 lakh INR annually for 5 years, becoming a catalyst in transitioning abandoned and orphaned children in India into the legal adoption pool. We know it is not a small ask, but your commitment here has the power to change the destiny of numerous children, offering them a life beyond the confines of shelters-into the nurturing embrace of a family.

★★★★★ 5/5

"I am proud to be a Child Protection Patron"

"For me, donating to WAIC is not only about the children who deserve to reach permanent families. It’s also about the WAIC social workers who tirelessly work on these children’s cases. Some of the social workers are the first in their family to finish college. Some have themselves experienced growing up in shelters, which is why their passion and commitment for these children comes through daily in their work. I am proud to be a Child Protection Patron and do my small part in making life better for vulnerable children and all those who work diligently for them."

Child Protection Patron
Pune, Maharashtra
★★★★★ 5/5

"I want every child to reach a loving family"

“I got to know one of the WAIC co-founders during the adoption process for my children. I was impressed to find out that the co-founders didn’t just stop at adopting their own children, but also decided to help all abandoned and orphaned children across India reach permanent families. Adoption has brought immeasurable joy in my life and I want every child to reach a loving family, which is why I decided to become a Child Protection Patron, and hope many more people will join WAIC to help them reach their goal.”

Child Protection Patron
Bangalore, Karnataka

The stark reality and our mission

As per the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s 2018 report, there are 3.5 – 4 lakh children in child shelters, yet less than 2,000 are in the legal adoption pool at any given time. Contrast this with the 34,000+ prospective parents waiting to adopt, and the gap is both staggering and heart-wrenching. Despite the provision of meals, education, and medical care in shelters, many children emerge under-nourished, under­educated, and emotionally neglected. 
Our mission at WAIC is clear: No child belongs in a shelter. Every child deserves the love and security of a family.
We employ technology-driven fieldwork and advocacy to ensure every abandoned and orphaned child is accounted for and processed for legal adoption. Our public awareness campaigns and partnerships with government programs aim to prevent abandonment, trafficking, and infanticide, while promoting safe surrender for adoption.

Why we need your support

The scale of our mission demands consistent, multi-year funding. Your 5/5 Commitment will enable us to sustain and expand our programs across districts and states, bringing us closer to our pan-India vision. This isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in the future of vulnerable children, breaking the cycle of charity and offering the invaluable gift of a family.

Lalitha's story

Lalitha-where are India's children?
* image for representation only

Lalitha was found at an estimated 5 years of age by police near a railway station with burn marks on her body. She was admitted to a children’s shelter. The correct paperwork was done for Lalitha and nobody came forward to claim her, yet she was not declared legally free for adoption.

Lalitha was already 10 years old, when the WAIC team ended up in her shelter for data collection, evaluated her file, and took her case forward. Despite the provision of meals, education, and medical care in shelters, many children emerge under-nourished, under­educated, and emotionally neglected. 

With our work, and our donor’s support, Lalitha was declared legally free for adoption in December 2021. Almost as soon as her file was uploaded on the Central Government’s CARINGS adoption portal, Lalitha was matched with a waiting family who were looking for a child of her age. Lalitha went home to her permanent family soon after and we can only wish happiness, health and a joyful future for this little girl. 

With your help, we can reach many more children like Lalitha. Please consider being part of the 5/5 Commitment.

Lalitha's story

Lalitha was found at an estimated 5 years of age by police near a railway station with burn marks on her body. She was admitted to a children’s shelter. The correct paperwork was done for Lalitha and nobody came forward to claim her, yet she was not declared legally free for adoption.
Lalitha was already 10 years old, when the WAIC team ended up in her shelter for data collection, evaluated her file, and took her case forward. Despite the provision of meals, education, and medical care in shelters, many children emerge under-nourished, under­educated, and emotionally neglected. 

With our work, and our donor’s support, Lalitha was declared legally free for adoption in December 2021. Almost as soon as her file was uploaded on the Central Government’s CARINGS adoption portal, Lalitha was matched with a waiting family who were looking for a child of her age. Lalitha went home to her permanent family soon after and we can only wish happiness, health and a joyful future for this little girl. 

With your help, we can reach many more children like Lalitha; please consider being part of the 5/5 Commitment.

Lalitha-where are India's children?
* image for representation only
WAIC's work so far...

13,000+ vulnerable children in shelters made visible to authorities via digitisation

#Family4EveryChild

Implementing our tech system in 3 states: Maharashtra, Telangana & Karnataka.

#Family4EveryChild

3,500+ children recommended for adoption evaluation

#Family4EveryChild

180+ children brought forward into the legal adoption pool

#Family4EveryChild

Trained 600+ government stakeholders and 500+ child care institutions

#Family4EveryChild

Additional benefits to becoming a Child Protect Patron

  • Direct access to the founding team

    We will be happy to answer all your questions

  • Deeper insights into our work via shadowing case workers and attending team off-sites

    See behind the scenes

  • Exclusive invitations to training and other key events

    Choose your own level of involvement

  • Recognition on our social media channels and website

    You may also choose to remain anonymous