ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PARIHAR
PARIHAR firmly believes that conducting awareness programs, seminars and workshops is an effective way to promote positive change and help individuals and communities lead happier and healthier lives. Such initiatives can be incredibly helpful in educating people about various issues and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with those issues effectively. PARIHAR has offered such value-based workshops across schools, colleges, work places and communities and is striving at having better outreach to the society at large by means of such programs.
WORKSHOP ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
PARIHAR & Bengaluru City Police in association with Biocon Foundation conducted a one day workshop on ‘Violence Against Women & Children and Mental Health Awareness’ for Nirbhaya Help Desk Staff, who work in Police Stations across Bengaluru City. The workshop was conducted at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Infantry Road, Bengaluru to enhance their knowledge and skill.
EDUCATION ON SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Conducted ‘Capacity Building’ Programme for Hebbal Government School Children.
Awareness programme for BBMP School children at Ganganagar, on Child Rights, Child Protection and Services was provided by Makkala Sahayavani.
'SAFE AND UNSAFE TOUCH' AWARENESS PROGRAMME AT VARIOUS GOVT' SCHOOLS
Need Base India Girl’s Hostel at SRIRAMPURRAM
Government School at HEBBAL
Government School at RT NAGAR
Government School at SRIRAMPURRAM
AN AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON 'DOMESTIC VIOLENCE'
Laws related to Women and Parihar activities for school teachers were conducted in Oriental English High School
COLLEGE PROGRAMME
Talk on Women Safety and Drug Abuse was conducted at Samveda (NGO) for students from various Districts of Karnataka
Women Safety Programme was conducted in RV
Awareness programme on ‘Drug Abuse’ and its impact was conducted at APS Arts and Science College, Basavangudi
A session was conducted on ‘Domestic Violence and Women Safety’ at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
‘Domestic Violence and Women Safety’ talk was conducted at RV College of Engineering
WORKPLACE
Talk on prevention of ‘Sexual Harassment at Workplace’ (POSH) was conducted for women employees of Visvesvaraya Industrial and Tech Museum
A session was conducted on ‘Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace’ (POSH)
Act for Insight Heal Your Mind (NGO) counsellors and staff.
Awareness programme on prevention of ‘Sexual Harassment at Workplace’ (POSH) for women was conducted for employees of Virya Mobility Company, Bommasandra, Bengaluru.
COMMUNITY
Talk on ‘Domestic Violence Act 2005’ and services of Parihar for beneficiaries of National Council for Women in India, Siddapura.
Awareness programme on ‘Domestic Violence and Women Safety’ conducted for women of self help group,
Bommanahalli
Parihar Jt. Secretary was invited as a chief guest and distributed certificates to 20 women with hearing & speech disabilities were trained on tailoring and were supported for self employment in the Cheshire Disability Centre Tumkur.
CELEBRATIONS
PARIHAR – MAKKALA SAHAYAVANI celebrated Independence Day on 15th August, 2023 with students of Chagalatti Government Primary School. Children participated in competitions like Drawing, Pick & Speak, Musical Chair and Running Race.
The winners were presented with prizes from guests of the day. The students enjoyed a fun filled day with food and goodies.
Smt. Pooja, Sub Inspector of Bagalur Police Station, inaugurated the Independence Day celebrations and SDMC members, Headmistress and Staff were part of this celebration.
PARIHAR – Makkala Sahayavani in association with Bengaluru City Police organized a Children’s Day Celebration at Government MARP School, CAR – South Adugodi, Bengaluru on 22.11.2023. The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Kshama Mishra IPS, DCP Command Centre and Sri. S Siddaraju KSPS, DCP, CAR – South was also present as the Guest of Honour.
Children showcased their talent in dance and other performances. Competitions like Essay Writing, Craft and Drawing were conducted and winners received prizes from the esteemed guests.
WORKSHOP ON ‘CAPACITY BUILDING’
Capacity Building workshop was conducted for around 220 Nirbhaya women Helpdesk personnel at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru.
S ri. C. H. Pratap Reddy, IPS Commissioner of Police, Sri. Dr. Sharanappa S. D, IPS, Jt. Commissioner of Police (Crime), Sri. Yathish Chandra IPS, Dy. Commissioner of Police (Crime) and Mr. Dinesh, Co-Founder of Infosys and Trustee of Ashraya Hastha Trust presided over the function.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMME
Keeping in mind the need for good mental health across all ages–PARIHAR in association with Bengaluru City Police conducted a workshop which was driven by the Department of Psychiatry, Ramaiah Hospital. The police personnel deputed at the police stations were sensitized about the importance of mental hygiene and the early detection of psychological concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance abuse and suicide.
A one day workshop at Jayanagar on Mental Health and Violence against Women, Children and elders for Police personnel (South). The Workshop was inaugurated by Sri. Krishna Kanth IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South)
WORKSHOP ON POCSO ACT
A one-day workshop on Mental Health and Violence against women, children and senior citizens for police personnel (South). The event was inaugurated by Sri. Krishna Kanth IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
Another workshop on POCSO Act 2012was organized in association with Basavanagudi Police Station for students and teaching faculty of New Generation Public School, Basavanagudi. The Inspector educated the students and teachers on the consequences of bullying on the aggrieved. There was experiential sharing of some bullying cases from the past to drive home seriousness among the student community to prevent subjecting fellow students to the horror of bullying. The teachers were sensitized on handling such situations at school making the school a safe zone for every student.
Awareness programme on Safe & Unsafe Touch for Balasevika trainees at
Karnataka State council for Child Welfare – Jayamahal Extention
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME
PARIHAR strives to raise awareness about issues faced by women and provide resources to help them stay safe and seek help when needed.
By conducting awareness programmes on violence against women, PARIHAR is helping to educate individuals and communities about the importance of preventing violence and promoting gender equality.
Sensitized Human Rights Community
leaders at Vidhyaranyapura
Capacity Building Workshop organized
for Women’s Voice NGO
Sindhi Panchayat Memebers attending a Workshop on
Women Safety.
Session on Violence against women and legal aspects
for inmates of Samarthana trust.
Women safety and pre-marital issues awareness
programme for Hasiru Dala members.
Women safety awareness programme for MLA college students at Malleshwaram.
Women Safety and Cyber Crime’ awareness programme for Shanthi Dhama college students at Sunkadakatte.
Capacity Building Workshop for Call officers, National helpline (Toll Free 14567) for Senior citizens.
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AWARENESS PROGRAMME
There are eco-friendly alternatives to disposable sanitary products like cloth pads and menstrual cups. These products not only help reduce the amount of waste generated, but also eliminate the health risks associated with the chemicals used in disposable pads and tampons.
Switching to reusable period care products may take some getting used to, but they offer numerous benefits in terms of cost savings, environmental sustainability, and personal comfort. By using cloth pads and menstrual cups, women can reduce their carbon footprint and help create a more sustainable future.
In addition to promoting reusable period care products, it’s also important to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of disposable sanitary products, and to encourage more sustainable practices in waste management. By working together, we can help create a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.
PARIHAR, in collaboration with Bengaluru City Police worked together to promote menstrual hygiene and provide sustainable period care options for women police staff.
STONE SOUP organization conducted the sessions on Menstrual Hygiene and donated menstrual cups in partnership with JATKA organization. (The cost of each cup is Rs.1,145/-).
By providing free menstrual cups and conducting educational sessions on menstrual hygiene, these organizations are helping to address the challenges faced by women in accessing safe and affordable period care. This is especially important for women working in the police force who may not have access to adequate menstrual products while on duty.
It’s encouraging to hear that many women police personnel in Bengaluru City have benefited from this programme and are finding menstrual cups to be a comfortable and convenient alternative to disposable products. This not only helps reduce the amount of waste generated but also promotes a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to period care.
Overall, this is a great initiative that not only addresses the menstrual hygiene needs of women but also supports their health, well-being, and productivity in the workplace
Images of the Menstrual Hygiene Programmes and free menstrual cup distribution for police families at different locations.
At CAR Headquarters Adugodi.
At Shivajinagar Women Police Station
At Ulsoor Traffic -East
At Rajajinagar Traffic
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
PARIHAR Makkala Sahayavani and Chagalatti Child Rights Organization collaborating to organize a fun and engaging event for children to commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence.
By organizing a drawing and chess competition, these organizations are not only promoting creativity and critical thinking among children but also providing a platform for them to showcase their talents and skills. It’s also great to see that both government and private school children were invited to participate, ensuring that children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to take part in such events.
Distributing prizes and consolation prizes to all participants is a great way to encourage children to continue participating in such events and to motivate them to do their best. It’s events like these that help build a sense of community and foster a spirit of celebration and unity among children.
Overall, this is a great initiative that not only promotes child development and well-being but also helps create a positive and inclusive environment for children to grow and learn.
CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S DAY
PARIHAR Makkala Sahayavani and the Malleshwaram Police station came together to celebrate Children’s Day at Government School, Malleshwaram.
By providing stitched school uniforms to the underprivileged students, PARIHAR Makkala Sahayavani and the Malleshwaram Police station are not only addressing the immediate need for uniforms but also promoting the importance of education and equal opportunities for all children. This is especially important for underprivileged students who may face barriers to education due to financial constraints.
It’s also wonderful to see the Assistant Commissioner of Police Malleshwaram, Sri. Praveen, and Inspector of Police Malleshwaram Sri. Chandrasekhar taking an active role in the celebration and making the day special for the young children. This sends a positive message to the community about the importance of supporting children and creating a safe and inclusive environment for them to grow and learn.
Overall, this is a great initiative that not only supports underprivileged students but also promotes community engagement and collaboration between the police and the community. It is efforts like these that help build trust and mutual respect between the police and the community they serve.
Distributing prizes and consolation prizes to all participants is a great way to encourage children to continue participating in such events and to motivate them to do their best. It’s events like these that help build a sense of community and foster a spirit of celebration and unity among children.
Overall, this is a great initiative that not only promotes child development and well-being but also helps create a positive and inclusive environment for children to grow and learn.