By Mohd. Faheem Khan | Assistant Director, USF
Executive Summary
Udayan Shalini Fellowship (USF), one of the unique programmes of Udayan Care, aims to promote and support higher education for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, to develop them into dignified independent young women. The fellowship ensures that the lives of the girls do not succumb to monetary hardships and they do not give away their most cherished dream to think big and make a mark for themselves. However, USF is not just envisaged as a monetary assistance programme, rather, as a holistic programme of sustained mentoring support and association. The growth is fostered with continued association of mentoring, motivational workshops, and development of socially responsible behavior through awareness drives. The fellowship stands different because of its pyramidal mentoring.
The months were filled with series of activities which included Quarterly Workshop on Interview Facing, small group workshop conducted on “Coping With Emotions” helped in carving out a way in dealing with emotions fellows experience in the age group they are currently in. The successful Induction for fifteenth batch of meritorious girls was splendidly conducted. The workshop on Communication Skills provided fellows with the tips and techniques for improving communication. Social Awareness Rally was organized in the streets of Jama masjid, old Delhi on behalf of thousands of young women and girls who are enslaved and trafficked across the country.
Details of Progress during Reporting Period:
INDUCTION PROGRAM
DATE: 22nd October’16
VENUE: Mahavir Senior Model School, Model Town
In a grand induction ceremony, fellowship was awarded to 50 candidates who were becoming Shalinis for 15th batch of Delhi, continuing the legacy of the unique programme.
Mr Sandeep, who is an IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, Ministry of finance, GOI graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The much awaited segment of the day was when the Honourable Chief Guest administered the oath to the new batch. A sense of pride echoed in the voice of the fellows when they took the oath.
After the oath, the fellows were awarded their first fellowship cheque along with the Shalini badges. The ceremony was also an event to award the certificate of achievement to the fellows of 10th batch who had completed their successful fellowship as a Shalini.
“It was a wonderful learning experience for all of us, what inspired the most was the presence of senior shalinis in the function sharing their experiences. We could see our reflection in them.”
~ Neha ( Name Changed )
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP
DATE:
2nd Oct’16
THEME:
Coping with Emotions
BACKGROUND OF THE WORKSHOP
Each one of us has experienced a variety of emotions and feelings: happy, sad, angry, nervous, confusion, worry, fear, love, shame, surprise, disgust and many more. And everyone has a unique way of expressing them. When we are young, these emotions and feelings are often accompanied by intense mood swings.
These emotions, sometimes, affect our very behavior. The social set up that the fellows are living in- with cultural norms, gender bias etc, affects their expression of feelings.
The facilitator, knowing that understanding one’s feelings is the first step to learning how to have control over them, initiated an activity called “Pass the Feeling”.
The exercise workshop ended on a happy note; fellows recalled when they laughed most recently or expressed joy.
The facilitator then gave tips to fellows to deal with all kinds of emotions before they turn into intense mood swings affecting fellows’ behavior. Very often, some feelings that are viewed as “bad” or “wrong,” are bottled up and suppressed.
CONCLUSIVE OUTCOME
QUARTERLY REPORTS
DATE:
October 10th’ 2016
THEME:
Interview Skills
PROCESS OF THE WORKHOP:
The workshop was held in three sessions as follows:
Mr Ricky, Chief mentor, USF, is known for having been associated with Udayan care since a very long time. He came on the occasion to impart few words of wisdom to the Shalinis.
Mr Ricky, inspired shalinis on focusing our energies on developing our hearts more than developing our minds. He also talked on clarity of thoughts, concentration of efforts and a key to a successful life.
Distress and Mal-Adjustment in any of the ALP (Aspiration, Life Skills and Personal Attributes) would result often in Aggressive Behavior, Violence and Quitting the particular chores the person is engrossed in.
CONCLUSIVE OUTCOME:
The fellows were provided with tips and tricks to ace interviews.
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP
DATE:
13th November’16
FACILITATOR:
Cmd Parminder
&
Mohd. Faheem
THEME:
Communication Skills
BACKGROUND AND DESIGN OF THE WORKSHOP
The role of sound communication skills assumes great importance in the academic, personal and professional life. Therefore, it became important to understand the different components of communication like verbal, non-verbal and listening .The workshop was designed to impact the understanding of the fellows about the form of communication to be adopted in their daily lives and enhance their confidence level. The exercises and activities would help the participants to explore their own communication skills.
OBJECTIVES
CONCLUSIVE OUTCOME
Tips for improving, both, verbal and non-verbal communication skills were discussed with the fellows.
DATE:
4th DECEMBER’16
FACILITATOR:
Mohd. Faheem
VENUE:
Mahavir Senior Model School
As times are changing, so are gender roles. Women are taking the centre stage by moving into the workforce and becoming career-oriented but still mental, physical and sexual harassment, misogyny and gender inequality continue to be a way of life for most of them. It is in this context that her awareness of the legal rights, mandated by Indian law, gains significance. Girls and women are to be made aware of their rights.
Facilitator asked fellows about their understanding of “RIGHTS”. After series of responses, facilitator explained that Rights are what is allowed to people or owed to people according to a legal, social and ethical system. There are certain rights that are entitled to us just because our identity of a particular Gender. So, there are certain rights that are entitled to women. Facilitator briefed the fellows about the following important legal rights:
Women have the right to have a lawyer accompanying her to the Police Station while filing an FIR so that she doesn’t face the risk of being misquoted.
Under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a woman who has been raped can record her statement before the district magistrate when the case is under trial, and no one else needs to be present. The cops have to, by law, upkeep the woman's right to privacy.
“The police cannot refuse to register an FIR even if a considerable period of time has
elapsed since the incident of rape or molestation took place. Supreme Court has ruled that the police must register an FIR even if there has been a gap between the report and the occurrence of the incident," says Tariq, advocate, Supreme Court.
According to the guidelines issued by the Delhi Police, a woman has the privilege of lodging a complaint via email or registered post addressed to a senior police officer of the level of Deputy Commissioner or Commissioner of Police. The Police then come over to the residence of the victim to take her statement.
A rape victim can register her police complaint from any police station under the Zero FIR ruling by Supreme Court. Sometimes, the SHO of Police station sends the victim saying that this doesn’t come under their jurisdiction so in such cases, she should know that she has the right to lodge an FIR at any police station in the city under the Zero FIR ruling.
According to a Supreme Court ruling, a woman cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise. Even if there is a woman constable accompanying the officers, the police can’t arrest a woman at night.
Women cannot be called to the police station for interrogation under Section 160 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This law provides Indian women the right of not being physically present at the police station for interrogation. The police can interrogate a woman at her residence in the presence of a woman constable and family members or friends.
Under no circumstances can the identity of a rape victim be revealed. Neither the police nor media can make known the name of the victim in public. Section 228-A of the Indian Penal Code makes the disclosure of a victim's identity a punishable offense. This is done to prevent social victimization or ostracism of the victim of a sexual offense.
A case of rape can't be dismissed even if the doctor says rape had not taken place. A victim of rape needs to be medically examined as per Section 164 A of the Criminal Procedure Code, and only the report can act as proof. Rape is crime and not a medical condition. It is a legal term and not a diagnosis to be made by the medical officer treating the victim.
A case of rape can't be dismissed even if the doctor says rape had not taken place. A victim of rape needs to be medically examined as per Section 164 A of the Criminal Procedure Code, and only the report can act as proof. Rape is crime and not a medical condition. It is a legal term and not a diagnosis to be made by the medical officer treating the victim.
According to a guideline issued by the Supreme Court, it is mandatory for all firms, public and private, to set up these committees to resolve matters of sexual harassment. It is the duty of every employer to create a Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee within the organization for redressal of such complaints.
According to a guideline issued by the Supreme Court, it is mandatory for all firms, public and private, to set up these committees to resolve matters of sexual harassment. It is the duty of every employer to create a Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee within the organization for redressal of such complaints.
SOCIAL AWARENESS RALLY ON #MISSING GIRLS
DATE:
4TH DECEMBER
On 4th December 2016, #every8minutes National campaign, with the tagline of “Walk for Freedom”, was organized in the streets of Jama Masjid, Old Delhi. The rally saw the participation of 35 fellows, who filled the atmosphere with great zeal as the preparation for the rally was on with full swing.
The rally was on behalf of thousands of young women and girls who are enslaved and trafficked across the country.
Following the rally, the fellows marched on the streets of Jama Masjid, displayed banners, recited slogans, and interacted with locals. Fellows explained to people, the significance of the rally and the relevance of the Helpline Number 1098. This number can be used under any unusual circumstance, where they feel that the child or girl is with a suspected person. The whole rally took place for more than an hour and the participants then reassembled at the starting point.
Fellows unanimously said that they were glad that they could do something for the society.
SUCCESS STORY
Hailing from the home of scenic mountains, towns, and resorts, Himachal Pradesh, Nidhi’s (Name Changed) grandfather shifted to Delhi, years back, in search for a better livelihood and quality of life. She remembers her grandfather narrating tales of their life in Himachal, but she never got a chance to go there. Nidhi, born and brought up in Delhi, in a lower middle class family, is currently living with her parents and one younger brother in a two room flat. She could still register the days when she was in 5th standard and her financial conditioned worsened and to support the family, her mother took up stitching work to add to the family income.
Nidhi's mother worked hard day and night. She didn’t get the chance to educate herself, but she realized the value of education and the value of being economically independent, especially, for a girl. Nidhi’s mother is her role model in every way; in every fragile and sturdy situation in her life she witnessed her immense support. Her parents always believed in her potential but they were also aware of teh fianancial constraint of the family. Since her school days, Nidhi was an exemplary girl in all ways and the apple of her teachers eyes. She had immersed herself in the habit of reading books by motivational personalities.
Turning point for her came, when she heard about USF progarmme in her school and dreamt to be a part of it. She applied and got selected. Slowly and steadily, as she progressed through each workshop, she witnessed self growth and became a better and mo
INDUCTION CEREMONY
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Fellows during Quarterly Workshop 1
Fellows during Quarterly Workshop
social campaign
success story
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