By Farrah Salisbury | Donor Outreach Manager
The following was written by Prisha (name changed for safety reasons), one of over 60 young women supported by Baale Mane, Shadhika's partner in Bengaluru. Prisha is a Shadhika Scholar studying journalism in college and is putting her talents to use by writing a new column for Shadhika's quarterly newsletter. The following is her first piece.
"Are you an independent girl? Staying alone in the city is a big deal and if you are a woman it becomes even more difficult. But today's women are very strong like our Baale Mane girls who study and work in the city of Bengaluru. When girls from Baale Mane turn 18, they stay in the PG (paying guest house) and they study in a reputed college and work in a good job. Because of Shadhika and Baale Mane supporting these girls, they are getting pocket money, they go shopping, they go to temple, they participate in college events like sports, they even travel alone and try to live adult lives with the goal to achieve.
These girls would like to thank Shadhika, who is helping them with education, scholarships, and even economic and moral support. We are really proud to be part of Shadhika. Thank you for helping us to fulfill our wishes, hopes, and dreams. In the future, we will be valuable persons. [The Baale Mane girls over 18] have gotten so much support and freedom to make their own choices, staying alone in the city is not a big deal. Staying in the city helps our girls know about the world and life in a better way.
As part of Baale Mane's support, the girls attend workshops, personal skill development classes, care planning process, and career guidance sessions for an indepdent transition which will make them strong enough to face the difficulties that lie ahead. This is very helpful for them when they lead an independent and happy life in the city. In the future they will be education, proud citizens of the nation."
With a grant from Shadhika, Baale Mane launched a Life Skills course last year to prepare the girls for this change. The course serves girls, ages 13-24, in all stages of transition. The Life Skills course has exercises to help the girls explore and understand issues including sexual health, self-confidence, stress management, living independently, interpersonal relationships, and career planning.
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By Farrah Salisbury | Donor Outreach Manager
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