‘Slumdog’ Success Helps Indian Children’s Charities

Organizations serving street children in India are reporting a surge in interest and donations in the wake of “Slumdog Millionaire’s” Academy Awards success, reports Third Sector Online.

The film, which tells the story of a boy from the Mumbai slums who wins millions on a game show, received eight Oscars on Sunday, including one for best picture.

Traffic at the Web site of Railway Children, which is active in Mumbai, has increased tenfold in recent days, and SOS Children’s Villages reports reaping more sponsors for its India programs. “Raising the issue of street children is an enormous benefit to us,” said Andrew Cates, chief executive of the charity.