By Dr Girish Kulkarni | Founder
We are excited to annou ce our latest project only made possible by your support. Mukti Vahini for child rights was launched on 1 May under the umbrella of our Udaan (anti-child marriage) project.
The special Mukti Vahini helpline combines technical competence with the social commitment of Snehalaya. Speaking at the inauguration, District Child Protection Officer, Vaibhav Deshmukh, shared his view that there is a need for such an independent and prompt help mechanism for the protection of children in today’s times. Congratulating Snehalaya he assured his support, saying: “Help can reach children at the right time only if the government, the system and social organizations work together. A service like ‘Mukti Vahini’ will complement the efforts of the government. Considering the changing needs and complex problems of the society, the need for such sensitive and prompt mechanisms is more evident.”
Recent changes in the policies of the central government led to the centralisation of the Childline helpline. To ensure we maintain our support and provide a more direct service to children within our district, we have relaunched Mukti Vahini service as a complement to the national service with expertise in child marriage prevention. As local experts we aim to provide a dedicated and expert system focused on local needs, for prompt, dedicated and technically competent interventions.
Girish explains: “Mukti Vahini is the next step in taking our three decades of work to new heights. This service will work hand in hand with the government, without any alternative to any system. To reach any child in distress in a timely, sensitive and competent manner – that is our mission."
Snehalaya Trustee Rajiv Gujar added: "Every initiative of Snehalaya is a social movement. The direction that the Udaan project team has given to this service is definitely commendable. Mukti Vahini will bring new light to the lives of children in distress."
Mukti Vahini is a modern and sensitive format created from the experience of three decades of running our shelter home for children in need of care and protection, and it will not only be a helpline for children in distress, but will also be a hand of humanity and a beacon of light for a safe future.
Thank you for giving us the power to make this vital lifeline for our children a reality.
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