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As part of the community outreach, Plan India’s response focuses on communicating public health information, distributing hygiene kits,
As part of the community outreach, Plan India’s response focuses on communicating public health information, distributing hygiene kits, dry ration kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) while ensuring that the needs and rights of girls and young women are addressed. The humanitarian response started in nine states including – Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telengana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, with an aim to reach up to 200,000 people.
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To rally support and action for girls who are time and again subjected to eve-teasing and street harassment, around 100 young women in Delhi came together at Dilli Haat to raise awareness on safety issues on streets through a Chalk Back event.
To rally support and action for girls who are time and again subjected to eve-teasing and street harassment, around 100 young women in Delhi came together at Dilli Haat to raise awareness on safety issues on streets through a Chalk Back event. The event intends to raise awareness and generate a global dialogue both on the streets and on social media about the importance of putting an end to street harassment. The girls are part of Plan India’s Safer Cities Programme which works towards building safe, accountable, and inclusive cities with and for adolescent girls.
Publication: Devdiscourse
Published Date: December 9, 2019
Link: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/other/776596-girls-chalk-up-a-victory-in-the-fight-against-street-harassment-at-dilli-haat
As one of the many efforts of Palladium to give back to the society, a percentage of their total sale proceeds on September 26th was donated to Plan India, a nationally registered not for profit organisation striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls,
As one of the many efforts of Palladium to give back to the society, a percentage of their total sale proceeds on September 26th was donated to Plan India, a nationally registered not for profit organisation striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable and excluded children and their communities. Building on efforts over the past forty years, Plan India impacts the lives of 10 million girls and young women though its’ on- ground programmes and outreach. The cheque was given away by Bollywood actresses Tapasee Pannu & Bhumi Pednekar at the mall. Apart from this, the actresses also interacted with the girls from Plan’s community and posed for pictures as part of Plan India’s #GirlsGetEqualChallenge – a call to support girls rights and equality.
Publication: The Times of India
Published Date: October 28, 2019
Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar have pledged to support the cause of girl child empowerment. The two actresses joined hands with the NGO Plan India for this purpose.
Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar have pledged to support the cause of girl child empowerment. The two actresses joined hands with the NGO Plan India for this purpose.Taapsee said: “I am very happy to be associated with such a great cause. Empowering girl child, educating them and making them independent, is something which we really need to do right now.”
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On October 11, 300 girls participated as part of the novel ‘takeover’ program
initiated by Plan India. By taking charge of diplomatic missions, companies, a radio station and national statutory
government body
On October 11, 300 girls participated as part of the novel ‘takeover’ program initiated by Plan India. By taking charge of diplomatic missions, companies, a radio station and national statutory government body, each of these girls discussed crucial issues on gender equality and how women need to strongly represent decision-making in the society. This, indeed, was a perfect way to celebrate Plan India’s ‘Girls get Equal’ annual campaign on International Day of the Girl.
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
Published Date: 19 October 2019
Plan India’s efforts during the International Day of the Girl Child was on gender discrimination. Which is why, the prime focus was to put young girls from 10 states into position of power and help build their confidence, Plan
India’s Girls Changemakers program provided the platform for girls to take up leaderships roles and make themselves
heard.
Plan India’s efforts during the International Day of the Girl Child was on gender discrimination. Which is why, the prime focus was to put young girls from 10 states into position of power and help build their confidence, Plan India’s Girls Changemakers program provided the platform for girls to take up leaderships roles and make themselves heard.
Publication: The Morning Standard
Published Date: 12 October 2019
How a one-woman army waged a battle for empathy for destitute sex workers p2 A one-woman army that waged a battle for empathy Alka Gujnal has ensured that destitute sex workers are treated with dignity When she was a child
INDIA INTERIOR How a one-woman army waged a battle for empathy for destitute sex workers. A one-woman army that waged a battle for empathy Alka Gujnal has ensured that destitute sex workers are treated with dignity When she was a child, Alka Mallapa Gujnal would often wonder why women wearing loud make-up and shimmering saris would walk up and down the street where she lived.
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
Published Date: Saturday 21st September, 2019
Their work becomes critical especially for the marginalised communities living in difficult terrains, who often fall through the cracks. In August 2019, Naik received the annual Plan India Impact Award for her commitment and dedication to bring down maternal and infant mortality.
Their work becomes critical especially for the marginalised communities living in difficult terrains, who often fall through the cracks. In August 2019, Naik received the annual Plan India Impact Award for her commitment and dedication to bring down maternal and infant mortality.
Publication: The Pioneer
Published Date: Saturday 14th September, 2019
Sundari recently won an award as part of the NGO Plan India’s Impact Awards 2019, that recognises ‘exemplary work of grassroots champions’.
Sundari recently won an award as part of the NGO Plan India’s Impact Awards 2019, that recognises ‘exemplary work of grassroots champions’.
Publication: The Hindu
Published Date: Thursday 5th September, 2019
Plan India recognised Sawant’s efforts by awarding him the Youth Champion for Girls’ Rights prize for 2019. When I met him before the awards ceremony, he said that every member of his learning centre who completed school and made plans for a brighter future, gave him motivation to carry on his work.
Plan India recognised Sawant’s efforts by awarding him the Youth Champion for Girls’ Rights prize for 2019. When I met him before the awards ceremony, he said that every member of his learning centre who completed school and made plans for a brighter future, gave him motivation to carry on his work. “I’m proud of them,” said he, “just as my family is proud of me.”
Publication: Business Standard
Published Date: Saturday 24th August, 2019
