Balaknamais proudly recognized as the world’s first newspaper created by and for street and working children — a pioneering platform where children report, write, and express their own stories and perspectives.
All Balaknama team members are actively encouraged to pursue formal education. To support this, each member receives a monthly stipend, helping them balance both learning and leadership.
Every month, 5,000 copies in Hindi and 3,000 copies in English are printed and distributed.
Who reads Balaknama?
Our readership includes:
Street and working children
Parents and caregivers
Law enforcement and duty bearers
Government authorities and educators
NGOs and INGOs
Civil society members and the general public
Over time, Balaknama has gained both national and international recognition, with more than 150 media features and interviewshighlighting its impact.
Since its inception, over 400 street and working childrenhave been part of the Balaknama journey — contributing stories, participating in editorial processes, and growing as changemakers in their communities.
