NGO EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR ASHA-KIRAN

Asha-Kiran Shelters Foundation was honoured to receive the prestigious NGO EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD, 2014 on the occasion of World CRS Day 17th and 18th February 2014 in Mumbai. The award was given by World CSR Congress and presented by ABP NEWS. The award was conferred on us for our development work in the field of Education, especially the project of Migrant Children “Opening Educational Pathways for Migrant Children” (OEPMC), which involves the educational development of children of labourers at construction sites.

After announcement of the award we sent our project proposal and reports detailing of our work in the sector to the World CSR team, which goes through a diligent investigation and verification of our work and then passes on to the Jury, who then selects the finalists for the award from among the many NGOs who have applied. We were selected for our innovation and sustainability in our projects and CSR methodology.

The Objectives of World CSR Congress:

The World CSR Congress will be guided by Leaders.... who believe in the value of Sustainable CSR; that which is built in the fabric of business - making it a reality. Leaders produce Leaders Program will be a common thread uniting nations and people who take CSR more responsibly. They also believe that CSR is a tool to the Development of the Future.

We thank all of our friend and collaborators for helping Asha-Kiran to offer better development pathways to the people who need them.

GETTING AN EDUCATION BEFORE GETTING MARRIED

Khushboo, like her mother before her, was forced into marriage when she was just a girl. Khushboo’s father died when she was very young, leaving her family with little means. It wasn’t long before her mother and the community pressured her to marry to help her family. “I was very young, I couldn’t say anything, I didn’t understand,” she explains.

Shortly after marrying, Khushboo dropped out of school and, with no access to family planning, became pregnant. Complications arose during childbirth and even though tried to save both mother and child, her son died and she fell into a deep depression.

Despite her ordeal, Khushboo now works as a peer educator. With her colleagues, she arranges meetings and informs villagers of the ill effects of early marriages. She has even prevented several child marriages from happening. 

Watching her sister lose her baby deeply changed Priyanka too: “My sister’s experience taught me that I shouldn’t even think of marrying until I’ve finished my studies and am able to stand on my own two feet. And I hope that not only me, but that all the girls wait to be independent before they start thinking about marriage”.

LET'S CONTINUE TO OFFER THEM OTHER LIFE OPTIONS

Source: girlsnotbrides.com

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT YASHODHARA

In the month of January and on the occasion of our Annual Gathering Function at Yashodhara Shelter, there was a Prize Distribution Program for the children who participated in various activities such as sports, individual and group games, science exhibits and projects in Hindi. Many children took part and many were happy to receive prizes for their performance.

LET'S HELP THEM EXCEL