A just society in which every child enjoys childhood assured of his/her rights with dignity and happiness
Build a social movement that will uproot all form of exploitation and oppression of children and promote and protect the basic human rights of children enabling them to enjoy a dignified childhood Effect policy changes and ensure social justice through research, documentation, campaign and networking.
Had an enjoyable evening with the children who were in our shelter home and now reintegrated with families or enrolled in other children homes. They shared their present experience, their performance in studies and sports activities. One boy shared that he initiated Children committee in the CCI where he is enrolled now. Felt happy to listen to the children. They cut cake and celebrated the birthday of all of them and sang their favourite birthday song 'Neend neenda Kaalam'.
One day camps are being held for children sangam members in 40 areas reaching out to 1900 children. These camps are facilitated by the young facilitators. The theme is on Climate change.
Four children from Arunodhaya Silambam koodam participated in the national meet held at Cochin, Kerala from 3rd to 5th May and won medals and certificates.
Arunodhaya organised. a three day camp (3-5 May) for the young facilitators of Confederation of Arunodhaya children Sangam on the theme of Climate Change. Chennai Climate action team members facilitated the programme and led the children in understanding the web of life, identifying the causes and impact of climate change through their life experiences and exploring the action that can be initiated by them. It was a rich learning experience in the natural environment of Camp Tonakala.
Two children from Confederation of Arunodhaya children Sangam participated in the workshop on 'Emergency preparedness and Response' organised by UNICEF on 2nd and 3rd May 2024. The children effectively presented the situation in North Chennai.
Arunodhaya organized life skills training for adolescents on 2nd and 3rd May 24. Resource team from DnA conducted an interactive session enabling the adolescents to develop a positive mental attitude, set their goals and develop the skills to pursue it diligently.
Women's day programme organised at Arunodhaya on 14th March 2024.
It was a joyous occasion to celebrate Women's day with the members of Amudha Surabhi Self Help Group Federation (initiated by Arunodhaya). The federation is completing twenty years. The members recalled their twenty years journey remembering their success, challenges and took the oath to continue their journey in defending the rights of women and children.
Arunodhaya initiated Ward level Child Protection Committee in Ward 38, Zone 4, Greater Chennai Corporation. The first meeting of CPC was held on 20th February 2024. It is encouraging to have the presence of all the members and an involved and insightful discussion on the child protection issues in the Ward. An action plan for the next three months was drawn and the Committee decided to meet once in three months.
Arunodhaya is implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Programme in partnership with Omega Health Care Services. As part of this intervention a special health camp for women facilitated by Pen Nalam Hospital was organised on February 4, 2024 in Korukkupet. Screening for cervical and breast cancer was the primary emphasis of the camp. Fifty four women were screened by the team. In order to reach more women we intend to host health camps in other locations.
Gabriela Mistral