Self-defence and child protection sessions in Vasai

📅 October 18, 2015 • 📍 Vasai

A self-defence training program was organized on October 18, 2015, for approximately 43 students of Standards VIII and IX at Don Bosco Yuva Kendra (Nirmal-Vasai), beginning with a short prayer moment led by Sr. Lorina Bandya. Ms. Joylet Rebello, a teacher in a Government School, started her session by showing appropriate video clippings on self-protection. An interesting group discussion followed. After listening to their answers, Miss Joylet Rebello suggested tips for tackling difficult moments, such as calling Childline No. 1098. The students were very happy and grateful to Ms. Rebello and the Sisters for the self-defence lessons and assured them they would share what they learned with their friends. On October 19, a session on Child Protection was also conducted in the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Nirmal, with 36 children aged 9 to 13 participating. After a warm welcome by the animator, Sr. Shaila D’Monte, and a prayer moment, Sr. Lorina Bandya spoke to them about the Child Protection Policy, using posters and a relevant short clipping to raise awareness of their rights.