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- 1. Restoring rights in Midnapore , West Bengal Kajla Jan Kalyan Samiti (KJKS)
- 2. The Midnapore area consists of 263 villages, spread across 2 districts: East and West Midnapore Not so long ago, Midnapore was in the grips of socio-economic neglect and decline.
- 3. Largely inhabited by a rural population, the area was prone to droughts and cyclones that made the soil saline and non-arable.
- 4. Left without a sustainable livelihood, farmers were forced to migrate.
- 5. Impoverished and living in abject poverty, child labour, child trafficking and child marriage/dowry were on the rise.
- 6. In both districts the government had failed to appoint new teachers, causing a poor teacher-student ratio and drop in the quality of education.
- 7. Teachers weren’t trained in implementing new child-friendly methods, nor were they monitored to ensure standards of education were met.
- 8. Children welfare was abysmal. Many were not covered under the Integrated Child Development Scheme, didn ’ t get nutritional supplements and were engaged in child labour and other forms of exploitation.
- 9. That’s when Kajla Jan Kalyan Samiti (KJKS) – a local NGO – intervened to bring about change.
- 10. Joined by CRY, KJKS shifted the focus from welfare activities to an all-round approach towards bringing about sustainable change.
- 11. How CRY works Identified the severe lack of rights in East and West Midnapore Identified KJKS as the NGO operating locally, who had a deeper understanding of the problems faced by people Worked closely with them to develop a comprehensive and holistic plan for long term change rather than immediate resolution Focused on restoring children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation Aimed to better the socio-economic situation within the community by addressing the problems faced by the village in agriculture Spread awareness and encouraged the villages to play an active role in bringing about change
- 12. Kajla Jan Kalyan Samiti Has been supported by CRY since 1992-93 Has grown over the years from supporting 4 villages and 100 children to 237 villages and 13,500 children Through awareness building and advocacy, they have systematically strengthened their credibility in restoring rights Over the years KJKS has built a positive rapport by working with the bodies such as Child Welfare Committee who address child rights and work towards restoring them
- 13. Today, the villages in Midnapore have experienced change in multiple aspects of their every day lives.
- 14. The villagers are more aware of their livelihood rights and the various government schemes available for them.
- 15. They participate in planning along with Gram Unnayan Samities and Health Committees.
- 16. Monthly meetings are held to discuss issues about livelihood, health and hygiene, communicable diseases like TB, AIDS.
- 17. Increased awareness has helped activate government health services and set up granaries.
- 18. High school sensitisation programs and study camps help empower the youth to claim their rights to information and participation.
- 19. Children stand up to candidates from political parties and demand the restoration of their rights.
- 20. They spread the word through Information boards, newsletters and other modes of communication.
- 21. Parents, teachers and members of Kishore-Kishori Bahinis (youth adolescent groups) actively work together to improve the standard of education.
- 22. Collectively, they have developed teaching-learning material, to engage students and encourage them to study.
- 23. A new curriculum that focuses on holistic learning and a child-friendly environment has evolved from this activity.
- 24. Children now participate in creative writing, art, theatre and also develop Nutritional Kitchen Gardens that aid learning.
- 25. There has been an increase in enrollment and retention of students.
- 26. KJKS volunteers and villagers work with the local police and the Child Welfare Committee to rescue and help child domestic workers and other children in need.
- 27. Mamoni Bera & Kakoli Mondal were sent to Kolkata, to work as domestic labour. They were rescued by KJKS volunteers and today both go to school.
- 28. Active participation and awareness building has given strength to the change movement in Midnapore.
- 29. Today, the people and children have a voice, and are able to stand up for their rights and positively influence stakeholders and decision makers.
- 30. The story of change has restored the rights of many in Midnapore. It is change that will impact the future generations too.
- 31. Several other communities await change. Help enable it for them too. Donate | Volunteer | Spread the word To know more visit www.cry.org or email us at [email_address]