clothing the naked

 The Bread of Life (BOL) Foundation plays a vital role in clothing India’s most vulnerable populations—ensuring access to essential garments for families, street children, rural laborers, and the elderly who otherwise lack adequate apparel. In rural India, studies show that 25–30% of households struggle to access sufficient clothing year‑round, often sharing scarce garments among multiple family members.

Despite India’s rapid economic growth, over 14.9% of the population still lives in multidimensional poverty—facing simultaneous deprivations in health, education, and living standards like clothing and hygiene.

Meanwhile, the informal sector—employing over 90% of the workforce under harsh, low‑wage conditions—means many workers cannot afford even basic clothing needs.

By distributing clothing directly through local outreach—such as volunteers handing items to street children —BOL Foundation combats clothing poverty and helps protect human dignity, health, and respect in line with the right to clothing as a basic human right.