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About the project
The percentage of cases of child sexual exploitation in India is higher than in many other countries. The project works in Kolkata, West Bengal, to strengthen prevention and response to child sexual abuse and incest.
This Project is fully funded by the Oak foundation.
Making a difference
CRY America’s Project RAHI aims to create an environment where child sexual abuse (CSA) and incest are prevented and responded to through appropriate policies and practices. The project also provides leadership on the issues, furnishes access to opportunities for self-healing and recovery for adult survivors, and expands engagements with mental health professionals, students, parents, governments, survivors and media.
COVID Actions
● Used online interactive tools in sessions with students
The way forward
● Strengthen support for survivors, and engage with policymakers
● Shape public and media discourse and amplify survivor voices toward CSA prevention and recovery
● Implement incremental organizational development plan
The way forward
● Orienting Anganwadi teachers on Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme components.
● Strengthening parents monitoring committee
● Conducting awareness programmes on child labor at the community level
● Implementing Life Skills Modules in child collectives to inculcate self-esteem and self confidence
● Transact life skills modules on sexual and reproductive health in adolescent girls collectives
Project Impact
28
Regional college students trained on the issues related to child sexual exploitation
16
Students participated in the film screening and introductory session
43
Individual therapy sessions conducted with 8 survivors
43
Mental health providers trained on CSA issues and the healing process
6
Peer consultation sessions with a national network of six therapists held
Last Year’s Grant Disbursed: $83,325
Current Year’s Approved Grant – $70,908
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