Bulbulir Basa Welfare Society

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4.7

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7

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23

Years in business

Bulbulir Basa has provided Food, Shelter, and education for homeless and street children. We need volunteers to help out with our children with education & computer.

The BULBULIR BASA WELFARE SOCIETY was found in December 2001 as a direct response to the high levels of homeless and street children in Kolkata. This orphanage provides a safe and secure environment for these vulnerable children as well as a loving family atmosphere, dedicated to helping the ...

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The BULBULIR BASA WELFARE SOCIETY was found in December 2001 as a direct response to the high levels of homeless and street children in Kolkata. This orphanage provides a safe and secure environment for these vulnerable children as well as a loving family atmosphere, dedicated to helping the children build their character and to advance in their academic studies.

The number of "Street Children" far exceeds the number of places available for residential care. Street children are often drawn into Child Labour which is irregular, poor paid, and often hazardous. UNICEF estimates that there are approximately 100,000 street children in Kolkata. Among them, about 20,000 are child labourers. These children are robbed of their childhood and innocence. The organization has realized that the principal reason children continue to live on the streets is the lack of adequate medical care and educational opportunity. Only if these two areas are addressed can there be any possibility that the children can break the cycle of deprivation?

Bulbulir Basa is dedicated to offering a home for some of the many street children in Kolkata, as well as operating a medical dispensary for the poor. The children attend an English Primary School and Bengali Secondary school from Monday through Friday, with additional tutorials in the evening, where the boys can study and work on schoolwork. The children have formed a close-knit living family and have adjusted well to school, as well as maintaining high standards and good discipline. In Kolkata, the number of “street children” far exceeds the number of places for them to live.  Another objective of the society is to continue to run an on-site medical dispensary offering medical care for the sick and the destitute. The medical care that is offered is free of charge to people of all ages and religions within our community. 
Come join our family by volunteering, and experience something life-changing.  

It is very important the orphanage maintains consistency in the boys' care. We ask that you consider your travel plans carefully and honor any commitments to volunteer. We prefer you to make arrangements one month prior to arrival.


Contact Person

Prabir Kumar(Mithu) Das

Spoken languages: Bengali, Hindi, English
  Excellent response rate

Bulbulir Basa Welfare Society reviews

Katinka Albisser rating4.8

2023 at Local Child Care Assistance

It was my first time traveling alone and so far away from home. Even trough I was a little worried first, I had have a wonderful time with a lot of new experiences. The people from the organization were all very kind, warm and friendly. They showed me their kultur, life and welcomed me as a part of ...
Tobias Wehner rating4.4

2022 at Local Child Care Assistance

I spent 2 months in the orphanage. My time there was unforgettable as the kids and Prabir welcomed me soo friendly. It seriously felt like a big family where we cooked, played, learned and experienced together. Truly a wonderful time with a huge effect on my point of view. And most importantly I ...
Isabelle Storer rating5.0

2018 at Local Child Care Assistance

Most wonderful time spent with Bulbulir Basa Orphanage I spent one month with the 8 boys at their home and it felt like the best way I have ever spent my time. I can not easily describe the impact they have had on me.. but I think about them and talk about them everyday even now 5 months after ...
Maddy Storer rating5.0

2018 at Local Child Care Assistance

Eye opening, heart warming, unforgettable experience This charity might be small but the difference it makes to the lives and futures of the boys who live there is massive. The boys at this orphanage are so full of love and willingness to learn, they are extremely greatful for what they have, ...
Tilly Hamilton-Ivory rating4.8

2017 at Local Child Care Assistance

This orphanage is not like any other I have visited or volunteered for. It is so homely, I got so close to the boys because of that I could focus on them one on one. ..
Diana Dobre rating5.0

2015 at Local Child Care Assistance

It was a very welcoming atmosphere, nice kids, well taking care of, they speak English, the owner was really nice to us. I really enjoyed my time there and i wish to go back ...

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