Vision
To become an instrument of transformation and reformation of the Juvenile Justice System and the Criminal Justice System and the rehabilitation of offenders towards being more compassionate, values driven, and contributing members of society
Mission
To strengthen the Juvenile Justice and Criminal Justice ecosystems by combining direct work with offenders, capacity-building of staff, and systemic improvements that support sustainable transformation and rehabilitation
Ongoing Projects
At the Dongri Observation Home
- Meaningful Engagement with Children in Conflict with Law (CCL)
- Supporting Parents & Families of these Children
- Creating a Positive Environment
- Staff Trainings for Upskilling and Mindset Shift
- System Level Work to Strengthen Ongoing Efforts
DeepRoots Center – Rehabilitation Program
- Rehabilitation of Children Post Release from Dongri Observation Home
- Supporting Families of Released Children
With The Children’s Aid Society
- Systems Level Support
- Institutional Strengthening
- Staff Capacity Building
- Partnerships and Community Engagement
- Improving the Care Environment
With Department of Women & Child Development (DWCD)
- Partnering with DWCD to Collaborate on Multiple Projects
- Help Streamline Ongoing Projects and Processes
- Projects:
- Building Awareness and Reach of DWCD Schemes
- Digitization of Observation Home Systems
- Supporting with Social Media Presence and Outreach
- Showcasing the Work of DWCD
More on this Coming Soon…
Our Approach
At Seedling Foundation, we believe that transformation begins with inner change. Through our work, we have seen that meaningful rehabilitation is shaped not only by individual growth but also by the families, institutions, and systems that surround children. This belief guides our approach to strengthening both people and the environments that support them.
Inner Transformation
Facilitating personal growth, emotional healing, and the cultivation of compassion and consciousness among children
Mental Health Support
Promoting emotional well-being and psychological resilience through structured support and sensitivity
Mindset Shift
Working with both children and staff to cultivate healthier, more empathetic perspectives
Environmental Change
Creating a more positive, nurturing, and structured space within the Observation Home
Socio-Emotional Learning and Educational Exposure
Designing programs that emphasize values and manners, emotional awareness, and broad knowledge and exposure based on curiosity rather than textbook style teaching
Identifying and Addressing Systemic Gaps
Observing and analyzing the system to recognize what is missing—and actively working to bridge those gaps
Importantly, our work does not involve direct engagement with the legal aspects of the children’s cases. Instead, we focus on complementing the legal process through social, emotional, and structural support.
See the FAQs to learn more about the Juvenile Justice System and Dongri Observation Home.
Join us in our journey to make a difference in the lives of these children and create a brighter future for them.