Uday, a social development society, associated with the sisters of the Holy Spirit, Archdiocese of Bhopal, observed Girl Child Day with girl child labourers of slums in collaboration with BHEl at Jatkhedi centre. The chief guest of the event Kumud Singh, an activist, inspired the children through success stories and songs.
Two child activists Yashaswi and Pooja also shared their motivational life stories and interacted with them through action songs and other exercises. On this occasion, Sr Rosina, the Director of the programs explained the importance of National Girl Child Day and informed all the children to make use of the Govt schemes to link girl child to the education.
Sheetal, the program officer of Uday explained about the present scenario and social discrimination taking place with girls which is unsafe for children and women. She said in order to overcome the in-equable circumstances, we need to empower ourselves with the support of education to tackle every kind of situation in life.
After the inaugural program, the children performed a variety of cultural items which was a great opportunity for them. A total of 107 children and some parents along with the Secretary Sr lizy Thomas participated in the rally organised to spread the message of child education.
Uday is a Society started working through right based approach with various slums of Bhopal since 2003 focusing on women empowerment, education to the children, community health, availing Govt schemes etc.