By Swati Srivastava | Project Leader
Various Exposure visits were conducted in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh in three different blocks and the girls/Nanhi Kalis were taken to the police station, banks, jails, and hospitals to show them how they function. Over thousand Nanhi Kalis were part of these Exposure visits that took place from Dec 2013 - Feb 2014 in two different phases. From April 23rd to 26th 2014, an 'Ujjwala' Workshop was also conducted for the Nanhi Kalis where they were explained about ever-changing gender roles, legal rights, and health tips. Gender role perceptions were questioned at this workshop, encouraging Nanhi Kalis to break the mould. Annual celebrations also took place on Feb 28th 2014, where the best performing Nanhi Kalis and Tutors were awarded.
All these activities play a crucial role in developing confidence amongst the girls and fostering a sense of group identity. It provides a platform to spread awareness about the rights and provides a ground for the Nanhi Kalis to share their experiences and learn beyond their classroom activities which are important aspects of holistic child development.
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