HCDI

About HCDI

Holistic Child Development India (HCDI) is a pioneering humanitarian non-profit and ecumenical organization in which the Mar Thoma Syrian Church has the lead role. HCDI has over 30 years of experience transforming the lives of children and empowering marginalized communities across India. Established in 1994 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, HCDI is deeply committed to placing children at the center of all its initiatives and fostering sustainable development in rural and tribal areas. HCDI is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to receive CSR contributions and have been granted Income Tax exemptions under Sections 12AA and 80G, making all donations to HCDI tax-deductible and fully compliant with regulatory standards.

HCDI’s Focus Areas

HCDI designs and implements integrated programs to address critical challenges in the following key sectors:

Education

Ensuring access to quality education for every child.

Healthcare & Nutrition

Promoting physical well-being and combating malnutrition.

Child Protection

Advocating for children’s rights and building safe, nurturing environments.

Women Empowerment:

Enabling financial independence through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and skill development.

Livelihood Enhancement

Supporting secure and sustainable income opportunities for marginalized families.

Clean & Affordable Energy

Promoting renewable energy solutions like solar home lighting, in alignment with SDG 7.

Program Implementation & Monitoring

HCDI works through a decentralized model, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring across its regional child development units—CARD, STARD, and NDO operating in various states of India. We play a central role in:

Capacity Building: Offering technical guidance and regular training for local staff and stakeholders.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Utilizing robust systems, including social audits and community feedback tools, to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Direct Community Engagement

In addition to supporting regional units, HCDI directly implements various development programs, especially those focusing on children and community empowerment. This hands-on approach allows us to: