Chilli Workers' Childcare and Education - Guntur

Dear Friends and Donors, Namaste!

Greetings from the BASS Daycare Team. We are writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude for your past support and a clear mission for the months ahead.

The Current Success Thanks to a recent government survey identifying over 2,200 out-of-school children in the Guntur Mirchi Yard area, BASS was selected to operate two specialized centers. Today, we are providing a safe haven, early education, and three nutritious meals daily for 120 children who have migrated from Bihar and Odisha.

The Challenge: The "Funding Gap" (April – November) We must share a critical reality regarding our sustainability. While the government provides support during the peak "seasonal" window, this funding is scheduled to stop in March 2026 and will likely not resume until the next season in November or December 2026.

The children’s needs, however, do not stop. While the chili season has a peak, the families remain, and the work continues throughout the year (with only a brief break in May for the summer heat). When government support vanishes in April, these 120 children are at risk of being pulled back into the hazardous conditions of the chili yards.

Our Urgent Appeal for Operational Costs We are seeking your compassionate support to bridge this seven-month gap (April to November). Because the government currently only covers staff salaries and basic food—and will soon stop even that—we urgently need funds for:

• Continuous Rent: To keep our two center locations open and safe.
• Educational Materials: Books, toys, and stationery for the 2026 school year.
• Complete Operational Costs: Ensuring that from April onwards, the children still have a teacher, a meal, and a roof over their heads.

The Reality of Our Resources Transparency is vital to our relationship with you. Between November 2025 and January 2026, we received only $40 in donations. This meager amount is not enough to secure the centers once the government support ends this March.

How You Can Help Your donation today is more than just a gift; it is a "bridge" that carries 120 children safely from the end of government aid in April through to the return of seasonal support in November.

Please help us ensure that these children are protected every day of the year, not just when the government identifies a "peak season."

With sincere gratitude,

The BASS Daycare Team

Dear Friends and Donors, Namaste!

We sincerely thank you for your compassionate support of our Daycare Centre for Seasonal Migrant Families' Children in Guntur's Mirchi Market.

Phase 1: Initial Success (Feb – Apr 2025)

The project was launched successfully from February to April 2025, with initial support from Samagra Shiksha, Guntur. During this peak chili season, we provided essential protection, care, and early education for approximately 70 children who had migrated with their families from Bihar and Odisha.

Phase 2: Sustaining and Expanding (June – October 2025)

Despite government support concluding in April, we recognized the continuous, critical need for childcare. We committed to keeping the project operational and have expanded it:

Current Reach: We are now independently sustaining two centres near the Mirchi yard, supporting 120 children daily.

Comprehensive Support: Our centres offer a safe haven, early education, and crucial nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks), keeping children safe from the hazardous conditions of the chili yards.

Dedicated Team: A committed team (teacher, caretaker, cook, helper) at each location ensures the well-being of the children.

The Scale of the Need

A recent October survey highlights the urgency, identifying an estimated 2,000 children migrating to this area with their parents for work from Bhihar and Odissa. Many of these children are unenrolled and highly vulnerable. Our two centres are a vital intervention, offering a path to safety and education.

Urgent Financial Appeal

While our impact has grown, our resources are severely limited. We must be transparent: we received only $40 in donations between July and October. This meager funding threatens the continuity of our operations.

We urgently need your continued support to cover the essential operational costs for our 120 children, specifically for nutritious food, education material  and the rent for centres.

Your donation will directly ensure these children continue to receive the protection, nourishment, and care they rely on.

Thank you for your commitment to their lives.

With sincere gratitude,

BASS Daycare Team