International Girl Child Day
Sudha Society celebrated International Girl Child Day on 11 October 2020 to ensure that all girls have access to education and lead a dignified life.
Girls face a lot of issues in their life, whether its India or any other country in the world they are expected to suffer and bear the pain. Starting from female infanticide to gender inequality to sexual abuse, there is no dearth of issues. Thus, to curb these menaces and to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world International Girl Child Day is observed every year. The International Day of the Girl Child is being celebrated every year on October 11. The main objective of this day is to empower women and help them to get their rights so that they can face the challenges all over the world and meet their needs.
Much progress has been made in the last two decades to ensure every girl is able to grow and develop in good health, still, there is much to do. Sudha Society celebrated International Girl Child Day to ensure that all girls have access to education and lead a dignified life, under the able guidance of Mr. G.K. Bhatnagar (President Sudha Society).
Activity Location: South City, Gurgaon
This year Sudha Society encouraged the girls further by distributing 351 Mejbasta (a combination of mej meaning desk and basta meaning school bag, this is a schoolbag designed to convert into a study table) so that girls could use them to read and write by maintaining a good posture. New dresses were also distributed to each one of them. The girls shared how Mr. Bhatnagar and teachers leaves no stone upturned to guide them at each level so that they can empower themselves. Girls introduced themselves and shared what they aspire to be when they grow up, from Teacher to Pilot to a Police Officer.
Many volunteers were a part of the celebration: Mr. Deepak Madan, Mr. Namit Madan (Interns at Sudha Society, Students, Amity University) Sh. Anil Dutta (volunteer Sudha Society), Sh. Govind Ram (Social worker) and Dr. Kirti Bajpai (Psychologist Counselor & Executive Director Women Empowerment Cell Sudha Society). Social distancing norms were followed and kids were called in phase manner to avoid any rush and crowd.
Activity Location: Wazirabad, Gurgaon
Ten girls residing near Wazirabad village were given Pencil, Eraser and Shapner to continue their studies without hindrances. Chips and Biscuits were given to each one of them too, to celebrate this occasion and take a pride being a girl child.They were guided to utilize their time fruitfully during this pandemic. Three daughters of Mr.Rakesh Kumar who are bound to be at home with no ongoing classes due to Covid 19 was keen that their daughters get some guidance till the school reopens.
Ms. Rama Misra has taken their responsibility to guide them and give them some daily tasks to overcome this hurdle. They are Akansha, Aaradya and Arushi who are 8,6 and 5 year's old respectively.
Activity Location: Palam Vihar Gurgaon
Sudha Society recognized the selfless service of a teenager towards street animals .The details are as follows:
Gurbani Kaur - "My Story"
Ever since I was a child, I always felt like I had a special connection with animals, like I could communicate with them on their level. It’s like I learnt to open up to animals way before I did with humans. I was never allowed to keep pets inside my home, but fortunately, in my neighbourhood, there are a lot of stray dogs. I chose to understand and help them. So, I started feeding them everyday. I didn’t have many friends around here so I used to play with them every evening as well. Who knew I’d find the best friends I never asked for.
It didn’t take long before I started treating them like family. I’ve been feeding them on a daily basis for the last 12 years, I take them to the vet when they’re sick, get clothes for them in winters, give them shelter in the rainy season, help them stay calm during festive seasons when people burst crackers and most importantly, love them unconditionally. Whenever I step outside for a walk, I have a whole gang of dogs walking by my side and that makes me feel proud as I’ve never experienced such a unique connection with anyone. It’s the most unexpected and beautiful thing that happened to me.
Hence I decided to dedicate my career to them and become a veterinary doctor. Now I’m pursuing my dream and looking forward to spending a lifetime with animals.
Gurbani kaur
Palam vihar Gurgaon
