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Taking Charge of one’s Emotions – The cornerstone of Trauma-informed Care
When working on the rehabilitation of victims of trauma, recognizing and validating the victim’s emotions is crucial. Sangeeta’s case highlights that an essential part of rehabilitation after any distress is recognizing the emotion behind it.
Twitter Chat on Addressing Mental Health amidst COVID-19 – Highlights
On 31st May, we conducted a Twitter Chat on “Addressing Mental Health Amidst COVID-19”, with partners who work in the field of child rights and mental well-being.
Time may not always be the best healer – Understanding Trauma Responses
Varalika’s story highlights that when it came to processing trauma, time may not always prove to be a healer. Some triggers could still lead to a trauma response irrespective of the passage of time.
Beyond Capacity-building Trainings – Understanding the Need for Hand-holding Support
The importance of capacity-building training is often talked about but there is limited discussion on the impact of the training. Our social worker shares her experience of working with stakeholders on capacity building.
To Share or Not to Share – A Child’s Right to Information
Suhana’s case pointed to a dilemma often faced by those working with children in need of care and protection. Many times, the stakeholders working with the child find themselves troubled over sharing new developments in the legal case of the child if the news can be triggering for the child.
Reflections from the Team: Gender Sensitivity Sessions
Since September 2019, Ms. Priya Ahluwalia and Ms. Azra Qaisar from Prerana’s ATC team, have been regularly conducting sessions on gender sensitivity with the Prerana Team. The objective was to gradually build an understanding of the various issues related to gender, and its manifestations, and to become more mindful of gender in our interventions. Through this post, we share the responses received from the staff, about their reflections on the sessions.
SDG Goal 4- Quality Education: Unpacking the role of Children’s Homes
Ms. Madhuri Shinde joined Prerana in 2013 and has been a part of our team for over 7 years now. She is the Superintendent at Naunihal, Prerana’s Children’s Home for girls and closely works with children in need of care and protection. She coordinates with various stakeholders, prepares social investigation reports and facilitates activities that ensure the holistic development of the children and smooth functioning of Naunihal.
SDG Goal 5: Navigating paths that contribute towards establishing a gender equal world
Ms. Azra Qaisar is the Documentation and Communications Manager at Prerana. She is working with the Anti-Trafficking Center in developing and executing the communications strategy, along with the communications team. She assists the diverse project teams in documentation and also facilitates sessions on gender sensitization, for the team at Prerana.
He for She: Interview with Mr. Kailas Pagare
Mr. Kailas Pagare(IAS) is the Controller of Rationing & Director of Civil Supplies, Govt. of Maharashtra. We believe that men who further the fight for rights of women are key players in achieving the goal of gender equality. This Women’s Day, we want to appreciate men who support women to re-imagine a gender equal world and Mr. Pagare has been one of them.