By Naresh Sir | Director of Education
Namaste Everyone!
I hope this mail finds you all well.
As ever we thank you for your support, our work with rescued and girls in urgent need and distress continues but I though you might like to hear about our girls programme which many of our girls at Rescue Junction go into in addition to the special programme at Rescue Junction.
In Bihar according to official figures...
95% of women have less than 12 years of education
54% of women do not participate in any decision-making on their own health, mobility and well-being
57% of adults ages 15-49 believe it is justifiable for a husband to beat his wife
82% of rural women ages 20-24 were married before age 18
68% of women had their first pregnancy before age 18
Our programme for girls empowers marginalized adolescent girls in Bihar with knowledge, skills and support to improve their personal resilience and physical health, and to self-advocate for their right to stay in school and delay marriage.
People First girls programme students are 10–18-year-old girls living in rural poverty and those that have been referred or are resident at Rescue Junction. The typical attendee in the rural areas is the first generation in her family to attend school; is at high risk for trafficking, and will have few, if any, positive employment prospects beyond menial or household labour. Most are at risk for marriage at 14-16 years of age.
The Trust provides a holistic empowerment program, combining personal resilience training with curriculum in adolescent health. The 6-month program provides in-depth training in:
Girls learn to advocate for their rights, set goals, and make positive decisions that can help them to improve their circumstances and realize their dreams.
Thank you for your help and support
Naresh Sir
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