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Tiljala SHED supports rag pickers, street children, and marginalized women in Barrackpore, West Bengal.

Tiljala SHED is a voluntary organization dedicated to rehabilitating rag pickers and other urban poor engaged in hazardous work, helping them transition into mainstream society. It provides institutional care for high-risk rag pickers, street children, and working children, while fostering an educational culture that makes schooling a realistic possibility for marginalized communities. The group also focuses on increasing the participation of women and young people in leadership and decision‑making at household, community, and national levels. Based in Barrackpore, West Bengal, the organization addresses the needs of some of the most vulnerable populations through direct support and advocacy.

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The organization aims to rehabilitate rag pickers and other urban poor engaged in hazardous employment into mainstream society, provide institutional care for high-risk street and working children, and encourage education for the marginalized.
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2026-10-27
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