“Kabhi-kabhi, sabse bade badlav ek chhote se ‘haan’ se shuru hote hain.”When the idea of organising a Safe and Unsafe Touch workshop in my own neighbourhood first came to me last April, I was hesitant. “ Shayad log nahi aayenge…kya wo samjhege?”- a hundred doubts […]
A month after we conducted a child safety workshop at a local school in Tricity, one phone call changed everything. A young girl from the session had saved the number shared by our trainer, Drishti. Days later, shaken but brave, she dialed it to share
POCSO training in Tricity: Can Awareness Really Save a Childhood? Read More »
“Safety is not a privilege, it’s every child’s right!” In India, one child becomes a victim of sexual abuse every 8 minutes. Behind every headline is a classroom, a playground, a home, spaces that were meant to be safe. That’s why the Protection of Children from
Not Just a Survey, A Stand Against Silence What if the loudest cries are the ones we never hear? More than 53% of children have faced child sexual abuse in India — and that’s just the number we know. Globally, only 1 in 10 cases
India’s Wake-Up Call: Survey on Child Sexual Abuse in India Read More »
Have you ever wondered how the effects of child sexual abuse shape a person’s adult life?Or how survivors cope with the deep emotional pain they carry? Below are the answers to these questions. Child sexual abuse (CSA) doesn’t just vanish with time—it seeps into the
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“Sometimes the most meaningful moments in life come from the most unplanned beginnings.” The day started with an unplanned detour. It was the last day of our trip, and we were aimlessly wandering near our hotel when we stumbled upon a quiet temple, nestled amidst
Chapter 6- “Mandir Mein Shiksha, Bachpan Ki Suraksha” Read More »
What could a child possibly do to deserve abuse? And why should an adult carry the weight of such trauma for life? How often do we walk through life, oblivious to the silent battles others are fighting, mistaking ignorance for bliss? Yet ignorance is far
The Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: Wounds That Linger Read More »
It was a regular day at a gathering with the Associated NCC Officers (ANOs) of the NCC when we began discussing “BSTI,” our initiatives, and the workshops we conduct to educate children on safe and respectful behavior. As I was sharing our mission, one of
Chapter 5 – “Kya Sikha Diya Aapne?”: A Workshop Done Right! Read More »
I found a sister in my brother today. I happened to see two sisters discussing periods, and it struck me that, being an older sister to a younger brother, I had never had that conversation with him. So, I decided to talk to him about
Chapter 4 – Joh School mei Boring Waale Hote hai Voh Periods? Read More »
“Great power comes with great responsibility.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Our team embarked on yet another crucial mission – a Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention and awareness session in one of the major cities of India. Another NGO invited us for a two-day workshop in a
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