WAY FORWARD AFTER THE RESCUE

Introduction

Way Forward After the Rescue is a project of Rescue Foundation, which has set up a Group Home for Girls post their Rehabilitation at the Kandivali Shelter Home

Brief on Rescue Foundation

Rescue Foundation has been operational past 25 years.  The first Home built was at Kandivali Mumbai for the girls who were released post their Rescue & Rehabilitation.  Many of our girls who have been rescued desire to continue their stay with the Organization. Either they do not want to go back home, do not have a safe place to go back to or they need an interim shelter during their study or training period.

We as an organization have planned to hand hold, support, counsel, provide them with interim services enabling them to move from being survivors to contribute to their own development, along with being responsible adults of the society at large.

Its been a challenge to journey along with these girls as they try to balance their ambitions, learn the survival tactics to live in a society which has abused them at one time.  Trust is an important trait they need to learn during this period.

Profile of Girls at the Mumbai Group Home

Tota No of Girls  - 13

No of Girls who left the Group Home - 3

No of Girls Studying in10th Grade - 1

No of Girls Studying in 12th Grade - 4

No. of Girls in College/12th Plus - 2

No of Girls Conducting Training - 3

No of Girls taking part in Sports - 1

No of Girls Working with Rescue Foundation - 4

Training Conducted & Managed by the Group Home Girls for other residents

We are priviledged to have such a vibrant group of girls as part of our Aftercare Program.  They are not only focused on the self development but many of them are part of our Ekatara Group, which conducts manages training programs and events at our Mumbai Home

Most of our Group Home Girls are involved in conducting Basic English, Computers, Jumba, Tailoring and Product Making classes for the rest of the new entrants at the Home. 

They have done a spendid job at managing, the Diwali, Christmas, Children's Day Programs conducted by Rescue Foundation and other Partner Organizations.  They have left a lasting impression on some of our visitors.  The credit goes to staff who are constantly guiding counselling, looking after their basic needs, but most importantly its the Girls enthusiam and nature of being helpful and giving back to the Rescue Foundation and society.

Sports

Few of them are very active in Sports such as Kabadi, Races.  They have been practising very hard to win prizes and carve a niche for themselves among the other school and college students at District Level Competitions.  We are proud of them.

Working with Rescue Foundation

Few of our Girls from the Aftercare Home have offically joined the staff at Rescue Foundation.  We have one of them who recently completed her 12th Grade and presently doing her Graduation in Software Computers.  She has been trained in assisting our Finance Team in maintaining Finances.  She also is a great learner and we have chalked out a future plan for her to assist the Media & Communications Team.  In the past she was part of the Mentoring & Training Team for the other resident girls.

Another of our Girls is pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from a reputed Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work in Mumbai.  She has been associated with several other Organizations learning, conducting training during her field placement this year.

We have one girl who has been trained to manage the Reception Desk at Rescue Foundation and she is doing a wonderful job

Two of them are Care Takers and responsible for managing the other residents on regular basis. One is part of the kitchen and resposible for cooking with help of few others.  All of our Girls who work continue to study and put in extra hours to complete their school and college assignments.

Visiting Parents/Relatives

As part of maintaining their relationship with families, we have encouraged them to call, visit and stay a few days with family and relatives.  Many of the girls make short trips home, or go for a Night Over to some relatives living in the city.  We ensure they are safe and also in the process of managing their lives safely around the city.

Monitoring Health & Counselling

Staff at Rescue Foundation continue to monitor their health, support them with Medical & Counselling Services.  We realise young as they are, its a crucial period of watching them grow take responsiblity of their lives and move ahead.

We appreciate the support we receive for all our girls waiting to make a safe life for themselves in the world.

Introduction 

Way Forward After the Rescue is a Project of Rescue Foundation being implemented at the Mumbai Shelter Home. Major Girls post their release and rehabilitation are supported for a short period to complete their education, enhance their skills to pursue a job and be able to earn their livelihood.  

During this period Rescue Foundation supports these girls along with education and job skills to monitor their health, counselling them to face problems of getting into the mainstream society, develop resilence and be responsible contributors to their own and community growth.

These girls have their owm quarters or a Group Home in the same complex as the Shelter Home.  They are supported with food, shelter vocational training for a short interim period till they are able to make a living for themselves.  Many of them choose to leave the Group Home once they are able to hold a job and live by themselves in the city.  Few of them also visit their families during festivals or summer vactations

Data for the Reporting Period

Total No of Girls 

13

No of Girls in Formal School

1

No of Girls in College

6

No of Girls completing their 10th Grade throuhg National Institute of Open School (NIOS)

5

No of Girls working with Rescue Foundation as Care Takers or in Office 

4

No of Girls who left the Group Home 

8

Voctaional Training Attended 

Some of the girls attended the Beautician Course, Tailoring, Computer Education, dance , Yoga, sessions on Self Care  

Events Orgainized

A Summer Camp was organized for all the Girls who were trainers during the Month of May 2024.  It was a week where the girls were trained to communicate, learn making new products, taught lessons on Self Care and Growth.

All the Girls were involved in preparation for this week long event.  Many of them purt their painting skills to develop wall art, slogans 

Community Celebrations

The girls celebrated Community Days such as Independence Day 24, Dahi Handi by performing dances and acrobats.

Excel in Spports

Few of the girls participated at the District Level Sports Competion and brought home prizes.  One of our Girls excels in group games and is very active in practiising and participating on regular basis.  She takes all the effort to go to the City Spots Ground every week.  She has won a lot of prizes for the Organization

Case Study

One of our Major Girl at the Home has done very well in her higher education.  She has completed her Bachelor of Social Work from Nirmala Niketan and pursuing her Internship with an Organization.  She regularly conducts awareness sessions, research studies and group activities as part of her learnings.  She has shown execellent skills in counselling and mentoring other junior girls.  We are very proud of her

Consulsion

We are grateful to our donors at Global Givng who chose to support this group of girls who are on their way to make a Life for themselves after all the truama they have gone through.