Educate 500 Girls in Tribal India

This report gives an update on the activities conducted as a part of the Nanhi Kali Project in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh during the last 3 months,

Organization of Health Camp

A Health Camp was organised for the Nanhi Kalis in the months of December 2015 and January 2016 for which an ASHA worker and a local doctor were invited to hold interactive sessions with the Nanhi Kalis and the Community members about the various general health issues prevalent in the area and how they can be avoided. They also educated the girls and the community members on how to maintain good health and avoid anaemia and other deficiency by altering their diet. The Nanhi Kalis were then tested for anaemia and iron tablets were distributed to them. 

National Girl Child Day Celebrations

On the 24^th of January 2016, National Girl Child Day was celebrated at the cluster level in Baroda Village. The event saw the participation of around 60 Nanhi Kalis who showcased their talents in the various events organised for the day. The girls were also given a career guidance session to help them in making informed decisions in the future. 

Republic Day Celebrations

The Project Nanhi Kali team of Sheopur celebrated Republic Day on the 26^th of January 2016 at the Project Office in Sheopur. All the field team members and officer from the Department of Women and Child Development joined the team in the celebrations. 

Cluster Level Annual Function

Annual Function was conducted on the 10^th of January 2016 by the community of Dhodar cluster, Sheopur. A total of 184 Nanhi Kalis participated in this function and was attended by the Sheopur Nanhi Kali team. The event included a number of cultural and literary performances by the Nanhi Kalis and ended with prize distribution to the best performers.