Beti Suraksha Abhiyan — Campaign
📅 March 31, 2025 • 📍 Sahayini, Wadala
Beti Suraksha Abhiyan — Campaign — Reaching out to youth at Risk through awareness Campaigns and Life skill education in schools and slums of Pune city- CSR Project — Supported by _DHRUVA Data solution Private Limited — Pune
1. Social Awareness Campaigns in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools:
Eight Social Awareness Campaigns were organized and conducted in 08 Secondary Schools in and around Koregaon Park slums by Sr Magdeline Sequeira — BSW the trustee of Sahayini and Mr. Cyril Francis Social worker and Saby Francis Social worker. Through awareness topics such as body-shaming, teasing, entering into exclusive friendships, adult-like love relationships which are untimely. Since
children and young adults have insufficient emotional, psycho-social preparedness in these areas of life, the trauma, loss of self-control, physical harm, bad name and distress caused in the family are issues which the children fail to see.
The rights of children and how its awareness and knowledge can help children to advocate for themselves, understand, recognize situations where their rights might be violated, and know what to do about it. Knowing their rights allows children to participate more actively in decisions that affect their lives, such as education, healthcare, and community issues. It can boost a child's self-esteem and confidence, allowing them to stand up for themselves and their needs thus gaining self-respect and confidence.
2. Life Skills Training Sessions
The Life Skills Sessions were conducted for the Youth of High School and Diploma Courses to enable them to understand that boundaries are necessary to grow into respectful, confident adults. However necessary the rules and boundaries are, youngsters often push and fight against them, and will test limits. Under proper guidance, this is normal and necessary for healthy development. It is important for youngsters to learn how to set limits for themselves and develop self-discipline.
3. Self-defense training camp
A half day Self-defense training camp was organized for School going girls residing in the boarding. The girls were given little orientation on the need for self-protection and physical preparedness to combat any situation when faced in real life situation. Few easy tips were given to them so that they can at least save themselves and encounter physical assault. One of the lady trainers was called to share simple tips, dos and don'ts for every practice. Knowledge on mental, psychological, physical preparedness in combating the above issues was discussed:
4. Girls Football Tournament — Beti Suraksha Abhiyaan
As part of the ‘Beti Suraksha Abhiyaan’, a girls’ football tournament was organized to promote awareness about girls’ rights to education, play, and overall development. Ten budding girls’ teams participated, highlighting the importance of encouraging girls to enjoy the same opportunities as boys. The event aimed to change mindsets among parents and communities, emphasizing care, protection, and equal privileges for girls. Pune Division Football Association provided full support in organizing the tournament and backing the campaign.
Impact
• Schools and educational institutions are requesting more regular programs, with corporates like Dhruva Data Solutions, Pune, encouraged to continue support.
• Students now have a platform to discuss and address challenges faced by girls, supported through the Counselling Centre.
• Boys are taking initiative and participating in such programs at their schools.
• Both girls and boys are more aware of the negative consequences of abuse and suicidal behaviour, fostering a supportive attitude toward peers in need of psycho-social care.
• Increased involvement of parents and guardians is expected in the future
