Lotus Outreach is a secular, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the living conditions of vulnerable children and their communities through education and healthcare. We work in some of the most troubled and poverty-stricken parts of the world to protect children and help them build self-reliant and dignified lives.

Our primary aim is to prevent child labor and sexual trafficking. Our approach in combating these problems is multi-pronged, with a focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term sustainability.

At present, we fund and manage projects in India and Cambodia. We work to increase school enrollment and improve education standards in rural communities in order to keep children in school and out of quarries and brothels. We provide non-formal education and counseling to young women who are victims of the commercial sex trade, trafficking or rape. We work to provide healthcare to vulnerable young women and children. And we inform vulnerable migrant communities about the dangers of trafficking and provide safe places and rehabilitation services for those who have already fallen into its tragic grip.

We believe that change must come from within and that is why we partner with community-established grassroots organizations to develop, manage and fund projects. This model allows us to be incredibly efficient. In a countries such as Cambodia and India, where the per capita incomes are $380 and $720 respectively, you can imagine how effectively we are able to extend our donor dollars at the grassroots level. In addition, we are a primarily volunteer organization which allows us to keep our administrative costs extremely low.

Our goal in 2010 is to increase fundraising as much as possible, thereby expanding our programs and the number of human lives we can impact.

• Grant writing: Grants distribution is a highly competitive arena and we are looking for someone with a passion for our cause and a proven track record that can lead us to success. Knowlege of the granting community is essential. If you are interested, please send your resume and a cover letter to Lotus Outreach Executive Director at erika@lotusoutreach.org.