Salaam Baalak Trust

Since 2011, CQUniversity Australia has proudly partnered with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) in New Delhi to create life-changing educational opportunities for young people who have grown up on the streets of India’s capital. The partnership reflects CQUniversity’s commitment to connecting our regions with the world and ensuring access to education across our global communities.

Through the CQUniversity Salaam Baalak Trust Scholarships, young people who were once homeless or at risk now have the opportunity to study at universities and colleges across India. These scholarships cover tuition and living expenses, empowering students to pursue degrees in fields such as commerce, engineering, computer science, cinematography, and design - transforming their futures through the power of education.

CQUniversity also supports SBT’s inspiring “WALK into the Street Life of Delhi” program, a social enterprise that trains former street children to become guides who share their stories of resilience and hope with visitors from around the world. This initiative provides meaningful employment and helps raise awareness of the challenges faced by India’s most vulnerable youth.

The partnership also opens the door for CQUniversity students to volunteer with SBT in Delhi, giving them the chance to engage directly with global citizenship, inclusion, and social impact. (we need to check this with Sarah Wood when she gets back to work next week please)

Together, CQUniversity and the Salaam Baalak Trust are demonstrating the transformative power of education to create opportunity and change lives across our global communities.