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Why Climate Change is Causing Floods In Assam?
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Assam has been rightly called a miniature India because of its ethnic and linguistic diversity, natural resources, and the fact that it hosts various tribes residing in remote hills.
Even though historically the state of Assam has ranked among the most urbanized of India's states, it has been afflicted by various misfortunes recently. In addition, torrential rains and floods in the monsoon months destroy all the capital and development the state manages to produce all year.
The revered Brahmaputra has many meanings to the diverse communities of the state. But the river has also brought curses to the state. The river Brahmaputra divides Assam into two regions; North and South. This long and narrow river divides an entire state and is also very unstable. It changes its direction a lot.
Floods are not a new occurrence in Assam. Throughout history, the Brahmaputra has been prone to floods. There are several natural, hydrometeorological, and anthropogenic causes. Researchers have claimed that since the 1950s, a large earthquake caused much more instability in the Northeast. The state has become flood-prone because of the instability and newly arising man-made causes.
Each year, flooding claims hundreds of lives and affects millions. Assam has experienced 12 major floods since the year 1950, with the frequency being consistent in recent years, and the situation is only getting grimmer by the minute.
What adds to this misery? Climate Change.
Climate change is the evident cause of natural calamities ravaging lives around the globe. The adverse effects of Climate Change can not be denied anymore. And for those living in Assam and the surrounding areas, the impacts of Climate Change are evident.
The states in the North-East region are Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Kerala, and parts of the U.P and Bihar. Whenever Assam is hit with floods, these neighboring states suffer as well. These states have faced major sudden changes in their weather, especially these dry states like U.P and Bihar. The most radical change takes place in Kerala. In the past, Kerala has experienced droughts, water shortages, and poor rainfalls. However, Kerala's weather suddenly changes when Assam is hit by floods. There is a sweeping transition from water scarcity to heavy rainfalls, droughts to minor floods.
These are the direct impacts of Climate Change. And in such states, the rainfall is harsh. The land, the people, and the livestock are not accustomed to such changes. And although the rainfall in these states caused by the weather in Assam is harsh, it is also periodic. This means that Kerala will face sudden rainfall one day, and in the next few days, the scarcity of water will emerge again, leading to yet another water crisis. This makes it a rather unique situation for the people living around Assam.
THE EMBANKMENTS.
Embankments are the walls constructed on the banks of rivers to control the flow of the rivers by directing them in a particular way and to prevent flooding in the nearby regions. Historically, people have believed embankments to be the most efficient way to prevent floods.
But the major flaw that remained unacknowledged by the officials is that when you try to restrict a river flow by narrowing it down and reducing its area, then the speed of the flow will increase along with an increase in the water level.
Therefore, if these embankments are not maintained properly, then the levels will keep rising to a point when the river will start flowing above the embankments. Therefore, these embankments are reconstructed strongly before the monsoon season.
THE PEOPLE AFFECTED.
Millions of people are affected by the floods in Assam every year, while hundreds lose their lives. This year, reports have indicated that since April, 83 people have been killed in the flood, while 17 others have lost their lives in landslides. And as many as 5 million people, including 1 million children from 4,000 villages have been affected.
Every day, new statements from people who survive these misfortunes emerge, people who lost their everything just hours ago.
"There was water everywhere, but not a single drop to drink." – Ronju Chowdhary, who lives in Udiana, a remote village in Assam, describes the horror she witnessed outside her house.
"There is no drinking water in the camp. My son has a fever, but I am unable to take him to the doctor," says Husna Begum, a 28-year-old woman who swam through the torrent in search of help and is now sheltering in a plastic tent with her two children.
"We are surrounded by flood water from all sides. There's hardly any water to drink. Food is running short too. And now I hear that the water levels are further rising, what will happen to us?” – another survivor says.
WHAT WE’RE DOING?
We see and hear with heavy hearts about these people affected by the floods. So, to help the grieving Assamese people, The Child Help Foundation did everything in its ability to share the suffering and help the people with necessities like food and water.
The Child Help Foundation volunteers are relentlessly working in Nalbari and Darrang districts to provide food relief and support to the affected population. We tried our best to follow the motto, that sharing sadness lessens the grief. So, we provide the people with emergency ration kits, and sanitation and hygiene kits. Each kit contains groceries, grains, packaged food, mustard oil, sanitary napkins, and mosquito racquets.
We hope that together we can help Assam get back on its feet.
What Can We Do To Help?
It doesn’t need to be said that in times like these, whatever we do will not be able to help these people get over the trouble. So that’s why The Child Help Foundation urges you to come forward to save the lives of our neighbors and friends in Assam.
Your generous contributions could go a long way for the people in Assam, who are in a dire need of help. We ask you to keep in mind, that whatever contributions you make to help the people in Assam, won’t go futile, and will be appreciated throughout life.
Donate Now To Help Revive Assam!
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The Right Ways To Feed Our Stray Furry Friends
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Stray animals do not have the luxury of a comfortable and secure life that house pets are fortunately blessed with. Most animals depend on humans around them to sustain themselves. A little empathy, compassion, and respect for these animals and other species will help make this world a happier and beautiful place. The deadly COVID-19 incarcerated us into our homes. Empty streets became home for abandoned pets and strays. With shops and restaurants shuttered due to lockdown, the canines’ main source of sustenance i.e. garbage scraps was gone. Amid the world's strictest lockdown, while some families abandoned their pets for the fear of getting infected by the virus, other people gave food and veterinary care to stray animals in and around their locality. In India, stray dogs and cats have coexisted with humans since the Vedic ages. They have been residing in some localities even before humans. Therefore, the localities we live in belong to them, as much as to us. Many people look at them as a menace and threat. Some common beliefs that stray dogs are dirty, unkempt, and cannot be trusted make people wary of them. Just a few hapless events of dog bites are enough to turn the people against stray dogs. Even if strays are untrained and homeless, they can interpret our body language. They are often very expressive and social animals. But every day is a battle for them, scavenging for scraps of food and shelter. It is their survival skills that make them strong and live long. They also depend on humans around them to sustain themselves. We love animals therefore we do not want to see them going hungry. Hence, it is important to know the basic dos and don'ts before Feeding Stray Animals. DOs Boiled and healthy food Simple, but healthy food like rice, potatoes, and eggs. Soft-boiled rice mixed with small portions of boiled potatoes and a little bit of ghee is a simple meal perfect for stray dogs. You can add in boiled fish (without bones) if you are feeding a stray cat. Build trust by showing care You know nothing about the animals' past. Do not try to be physically too close to them, you might freak them out. It takes time for them to realize that some humans are caring and are showering their love on them. They have hardly seen love and care; all they have come across is human cruelty, hatred, and torture, hence their defensive and harsh attitude towards humans. You can get them vaccinated in your nearby vets and also get checked out for parasites, diseases, injuries, and, in case of a female, pregnancy. Choose the same spot to feed them every day This builds a sense of discipline in the animals, and they begin to form a routine. This way they know where they’ll be getting food every day. If you have pets at home, ensure that you choose a spot a little farther away from your house to avoid fights between the strays and your pets. Avoid feeding in crowded areas where children play or where old people come for walks. Make sure the feeding spot you choose is clean and hygienic. Carry a bowl full of water You can easily find any useless plastic container in your house, fill it with water and place it outside your house or building so that the cats and dogs can also have some water. You can also carry it with you when you go out to feed them. This will save them the trouble of hunting for water after they have had their food. Avoid giving them ice-cold or hot water. Also, make sure you clean and maintain the water bowl, to avoid moss or mosquitoes due to dirty bowls and stagnant water. Be consistent about feeding the strays When you quit feeding them suddenly, they will not know where to hunt for food, especially younger puppies and kittens become clueless because they were dependent on you all this while. Breaking the habit could be disastrous since they would continue to wait for you despite your absence. Also, make sure you are consistent with time and do not overfeed them because they will depend too much on you and lose their survival instincts. It also makes them an easy target for people who would harm animals. Therefore, if you don't plan to be consistent, don't start feeding them at all. DON'Ts Oily or masala-filled food Too much oil or masala can be harmful to animals. We use a lot of oil and masala to cook food. Our bodies and digestive systems work differently. Humans have a very high tolerance for spices and oil, but the case is different with animals. Also, fast food may contain onion and garlic mixtures, which when taken by dogs can cause stomach irritation and, in severe situations, red blood cell destruction. Therefore, it is not safe to feed our leftovers or fast food to strays. Avoid giving Sweets Artificial sweeteners are present in candies, biscuits, and chewing gums. Dogs have lower immunity than humans. Sweets like chocolate have theobromine, which dogs process much more slowly than humans and it leads to the formation of toxins in their bodies. It can escalate the blood pressure in the bodies of our canine friends, which could cause failure in the functioning of various vital organs and the nervous system. Also, caffeine has qualities comparable to those found in chocolate, hence it is unsafe for stray animals. Be careful while feeding dairy products. Some animals cannot digest the fat associated with dairy products, which makes them lactose intolerant. Avoid feeding milk products like cheese or curd as it could lead to worms in their stomachs, and intestinal distress like gas, diarrhea, and vomiting. Don't feed them foods they are allergic to. Learn about their dietary needs. Stray animals are likely to be allergic to food such as dry fruits, fish, etc. One of the reasons to not feed fish is bones. They obviously will not be able to remove the sharp bones while eating and might choke on them. Same with the chicken. Note- Cuts not ordinarily consumed by humans, such as chicken feet, goat lungs, and other fish parts, are thrown away like garbage by your local butcher. You can get those throwaway meat parts at a much cheaper rate and feed them to older cats and dogs. Ensure you cook it properly and do not feed it to younger animals as they will still be teething and will not have a fully developed digestive system. Do not feed two packs of animals at the same place Dogs mark their territories. They do not like when other dogs enter their area. Hence, if you’re going on a feeding drive, make sure you choose a location that is confined to one particular stray dog pack. Feeding dogs from different areas at the same place might lead to fights between the packs, and they can get violent for food. Same with the cats. Do not throw food from a moving vehicle Feed the animals out of traffic areas. This way, they also remain out of sight and away from moving vehicles and people who do not like the presence of stray animals. Make sure you get down from the vehicle and feed them properly because otherwise, they will start chasing other vehicles, too, and put their lives at risk. Also do not whistle for them to come to you for food. When they hear the whistle, they know it’s time for food and rush across the road. As a result, there are more accidents and deaths. Remember, as living beings, they also feel pain. They need food and water to nourish and sustain themselves. They need shelter to protect themselves from heat, cold, and rain. Article 21 of the Constitution of India protects all forms of life, including animal life. Every citizen must ensure that animals around us are healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, and in a safe environment. Every animal has a right to lead a life with intrinsic worth, dignity, and security. Do not ignore these innocent creatures, all they need is kindness. Your ignorance makes them victims of starvation, disease, and human cruelty. Helping our furry friends is important, but helping them in the correct manner is more important. Source: https://childhelpfoundation.in/
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Why Gender Equality is Important in Educational Institutions
Socialization is a universal and continuous process that begins with the birth of an individual till their death. It refers to an ongoing process of learning the expected behaviours, values, norms, and social skills of individuals who occupy particular roles in society. Characteristics of the school, teachers, and peers all influence the socialization of children within school settings. Schools are one of the most important agents of socialization that build the foundation of an individual's character. School is the first social environment that a child is exposed to after their family and peers. Many children start their academic journey from the age of four. The most significant function of a school is to impart education and skills to the students. Students learn the ability to convert this knowledge into thinking and behavioural patterns. Educational institutions should foster the overall development of a child. What a student learns in school stays with an individual for the longest period in their lives. Thus, it is necessary to instill the right moral and educational values in students to equip them with a set of social skills for further decision-making.
Equality is a constitutionally guaranteed right for every citizen of India. Article 14 of the Indian constitution states that: “The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.” This means that every person, who lives within the territory of India, has equal rights before the law. Despite this, Indian citizens are discriminated against based on gender, caste, class, skin colour, among others. Indian women have been fighting for equality for many decades. Little girls are denied education in many rural and some urban parts of the country. Social evils like female foeticide and accepting dowry still exist.
According to The Unified District Information System for Education Plus 2019-’20 report, a little over 15% of girls drop out at the national level. The reasons for girls dropping out in rural India are varied. Girls drop out of school because, one, they are engaged in domestic activities (31.9 percent), two, they have financial constraints (18.4 percent), three, they are not interested in education (15.3 percent), and four, they get married (12.4 percent). It is estimated that over one crore girls are on the verge of dropping out of schools due to the pandemic alone.
If from a young age, girls, as well as boys, are taught the importance of equality and the need to fight against patriarchy, the country will benefit from it further.
Here are some ways schools could encourage gender equality among students.
Using Gender-Neutral Language As a faculty member, a teacher should use gender-neutral language when referring to children. For instance, instead of saying, "Choose a boy to go with you" one can say, "Choose a friend to go with you." Similarly, organizing children in groups according to gender should be avoided. Like, when going on field trips or when sitting in classrooms, boys and girls should be encouraged and allowed to sit together. This practice will help them understand the opposite gender better. Dividing students into gender-based groups only reinforces gender segregation. Mix costumes and art supplies for younger students rather than dividing them into sections for boys and girls. This will enable students to express themselves creatively without anxiety about adhering to traditional gender roles.
Self-regulate your interaction with the children Pay attention to the trends above and do your best to offer more gender-neutral responses to students. To promote girls and boys equally in co-educational settings, teachers have to reflect on their gender stereotypes. Moreover, they require knowledge about gender discrimination in education and about teaching methods to foster the motivation of all students regardless of their gender.
Avoid stereotyping children Stereotyping can have many negative consequences in society. This phenomenon should be avoided especially in schools. Teachers can manage the assumed biases that permeate their classrooms, ensuring everyone is treated with respect, dignity and care.
Be a positive role model Young children and students tend to learn through imitation. Make your behaviour a role model for others to follow. Teachers should ensure that they behave well with their colleagues of the opposite as well as the same genders. Talking respectfully and without any discrimination to each student will facilitate good manners in the children as well. Students should be encouraged to read books about influential women they can emulate as their role models. Gender equality should be included in examples and class discussions. Stories are a much more effective way to get the message across to children of all ages.
Include Gender Equality in Your Curriculum Projects are a great way to explore concepts in and around gender and cultural equity. By working in select spaces and communities one can nurture the growth of healthy human interdependence. Many textbooks do not include many notable female figures, tokenize the experiences of women, and stereotype gender roles in harmful ways. Schools should include textbooks that include gender equality in their content. Educational institutes could try to increase their curriculum by teaching their students about both men and women who challenged their society’s ideas about gender and changed their communities in meaningful ways. It can also be helpful to include gender non-conforming and transgender people in the curriculum to help students with these identities feel represented and accepted.
United Nation's SDG-5
Under the
Sustainable Development Goal
5 (
SDG-5
) mentioned by the United Nations (UN), Gender Equality has been considered more than just a fundamental human right. It is a necessary prerequisite for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Gender inequality remains a major barrier to human development. Often, women and girls are discriminated against in various sectors of life. Crimes against women are high which creates negative consequences for the development of their capabilities and their freedom of choice.
Gender inequalities
, and their social causes, impact India's sex ratio, making it highly unequal.
Child Help Foundation (CHF) is working towards creating an equal platform for both boys and girls in the community. Our goal is to promote the education of the girl child. Our Gender Equality Program is aligned with the National Program ‘
Beti Padhao
,
Beti Bachao
’. Our grassroots level programs are eliminating gender biases and creating a level playing field for both boys and girls. We believe that women need to be empowered to stand up for their Fundamental as well as Human Rights.
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It is 2021 and Child Marriage is still a Social Issue in India
Children are innocent, trusting and full of hope. Their life should be joyful and loving and they should mature gradually gaining new experiences. However, the truth for many children, especially girls, is often clouded with horrendous experiences. Child marriage continues to prevail in many parts of the world. Unfortunately, in many communities child marriage remains a tradition and a norm. Millions of adolescents are married against their will every year without really understanding the consequences of what they are complying with. Marriage is regarded as child marriage; when a matrimonial union occurs between a minor girl or minor boy, or one of them does not reach the legal age of marriage. The practice is more common among girls than boys. But it is a violation of the fundamental human rights of children regardless of sex, leaving physical, psychological and emotional scars for life. Their freedom to learn and play is taken away.
Child marriage is practically a form of early and forced alliance. Many factors enable child marriage- Gender inequality, debt repayment, social norms, lack of education, bride price, dowry, cultural traditions, religious pressure, regional customs, fear of child remaining unmarried, social pressure, poverty, control over sexuality, protecting family honour, sealing land or property disputes, low status of women in the society and lack of education. Child brides can be found in every region of the world. The reasons girls are married at a young age are diverse. In many places whenever a girl child is born, they consider them someone else's property. Giving a daughter in marriage allows parents to reduce family expenses by ensuring they have one less person to feed, clothe and educate. Families and sometimes girls themselves believe that marriage will be a solution to secure their future. This is because stereotypes prevail in our society that if a girl does not get married people will start to gossip about her. She will lose her reputation, and people will think she is having affairs. For a man, it is less of an issue. He can remain single.
Most girls married under 18 likely face domestic violence within their matrimonial homes. It leads to social isolation interrupting her schooling, limiting her opportunities for career and vocational skills. Household responsibilities fall on the girls. They are forced into adulthood. They are expected to look after the house and the family even if they are physically and mentally not ready for it. When girls are deprived of education, their ability to earn a living and become economically independent drastically decreases. Unequal opportunity to education, income inequality, dependence on men to provide, household responsibilities, keep girls in a cycle of poverty and imprisoned at home to perform unpaid domestic labour. Lack of outside opportunities restricts their abilities to reach their ambitions.
Around 12 million girls give birth every year. Forced pregnancy and childbearing at a young age are often results of child marriage. Usually, sexual activities start soon after the wedding which leads to pregnancy. Conceiving below the age of 18 is life-threatening for both the mother and the child because the girl's body is not mature enough to deliver without complications. Their health is also put at risk due to the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS and more. According to the World Health Organization, the leading cause of death for women aged 15-19 years is due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth. And babies born to adolescent mothers face a considerably higher risk of dying, with a higher likelihood of low birth weight, malnutrition and underdevelopment.
Child marriage has been a social phenomenon practised in some societies in India. It has been a hard battle to fight because of its root in traditional, cultural and religious practices. As per the laws of the Indian government, the legal age for marriage is 18 for females and 21 for males. The states with the highest rates of child marriage are Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Child marriage in India is a pressing issue for population control as adolescent brides are likely to have high fertility and a number of unwanted pregnancies. The Indian government passed a law the
Child Marriage Restraint Act
, in 1929 banning the practice of child marriage. The government of India brought the
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
in 2006 to address and fix the shortcomings of the Child Marriage Restraint Act. In 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address, had voiced the government’s purpose to
raise the age of a girl for marriage
. A cabinet meeting was chaired by him to modify the law of marriage. The cabinet has approved the proposal for increasing the legal minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years making it equal to that of men. The government will introduce an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, and consequently, bring amendments to the Special Marriage Act and personal laws such as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The committee asserted sex education be formalised and introduced in the school curriculum. To ensure that an increase in the age for marriage can be implemented, training for women in polytechnic institutes, skills and business training and livelihood enhancement has also been a part of the recommendations.
The prevalence of child marriage is decreasing globally with increasing development. Still, the total number of girls married in childhood is 12 million per year. According to UNICEF, more than 15 million girls will lose their childhood due to child marriage by 2030. Child marriage keeps the cycles of poverty, poor health,
illiteracy
, and violence going that have negative impacts on overall development, prosperity, and stability. Ending child marriage is the need of the hour. In order to achieve the target set out in the
Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), we need to take significant actions to end the evil practice by 2030. Child marriage not only impacts the girls' lives, but also their families, communities, and countries. Terminating it is essential for the future generation of girls as well as the world. Everyone from individuals to world leaders must challenge the traditional norms. We must extinguish the fire that ignites the idea of boys being superior to girls. We need to empower children, especially girls to be the author of their stories and encourage them to be independent first and then find a partner only after attaining the legal age for marriage. Children have the right to survive, develop, be protected and participate in decisions that impact their lives. Every citizen must be accountable for ensuring
child rights
for every child in the country. Laws need to be introduced to tackle this social evil and create a free and safe world for girls and women.
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Bullying is affecting children’s mental health. Here are 5 ways we can prevent it.
Bullying is a significant public health problem among adolescents, and it may have harmful mental health-related consequences such as depression, anxiety, delinquency, and suicide. To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG-3 and SDG-4, of ensuring good health and well-being at all ages, including adolescents, and providing quality education, respectively, it is necessary to measure the burden and consequences of bullying. Bullying is a form of school violence and has detrimental effects on the health of adolescents and their academic performance. Dan Olweus, the creator of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, widely mentions, "A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself." This definition includes three important components: 1)Bullying is aggressive behaviour that involves unwanted, negative actions. 2)Bullying involves a pattern of behaviour repeated over time. 3)Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength.
World Health Organization (WHO), defines bullying as a threat or physical use of force, aiming at the individual, another person, a specific community or group which can result in injury, death, physical damage, some development disorders or deficiency. Children, as well as adults, experience different types of bullying. Some are obvious to spot, while others can be more subtle. Hostility and aggression aimed towards a victim who is physically or emotionally weaker than the bully are usually obvious signs of bullying. This behaviour causes pain and distress to the victim. It isn’t always punches and name-calling. The different types of bullying that we look at below are some of the ways that bullying could be happening.
Types of Bullying:
Today, bullying can take many forms and happen across a variety of platforms. 1) Physical Bullying
Physical Bullying happens when people use their physical force and actions to take control of someone else. It is the most obvious, and widely perceived form of bullying. A bully is someone usually stronger than the victim. He/she tends to physically harm the victim by hitting, biting, punching, kicking, or pushing them if they refuse to agree with them.
2)Verbal Bullying
From children who get picked on at schools to spouses who are regularly lashed out at by their partners, verbal bullying can take many forms. Unlike physical bullies who use their bodies to cause harm, verbal bullies use words, language, and painful statements to bring a similar level of shame. This can include name-calling, spreading rumours, and persistent teasing. Verbal Bullying is often followed by physical behaviour. While verbal bullying can start harmless, it can escalate to levels that start affecting the individual target. Verbal bullying can leave permanent internal wounds that impair a target for life.
3)Emotional Bullying
Emotional Bullying can be difficult to identify, but it’s present everywhere you look. It can often go unnoticed by teachers and parents as the effects caused cannot be seen or heard. This is a very deliberate type of social manipulation that can leave targets feeling isolated and alone. The ways that an emotional bully might achieve their goals is by spreading lies about the target, sharing secrets told in confidence, exposing embarrassing aspects of the target’s life, or by breaking someone's trust. Emotional bullying can create a sense of isolation. In some cases, this isolation can trigger retaliation that leads to a vicious cycle of ongoing bullying.
4)Prejudicial Bullying
Prejudicial or Racial bullying happens when a victim is bullied because of his or her race, religion, or sexual orientation. It has been named after the notion that the source of the attack is the bully’s preconceived prejudices against the other person or persons. While this might be where it all begins, prejudicial bullying is seldom an isolated incident. Usually, it intensifies into physical bullying, verbal bullying, or cyberbullying. Anyone who targets someone who behaves differently than they do is a prejudicial bully. It can seem insignificant at first, this is arguably the most serious form of bullying. It has the potential to develop into much more serious events, such as hate crimes. Racial bullying includes acts of making racial slurs, spray painting graffiti, mocking the victim's cultural customs, and making offensive gestures.
5)Sexual Bullying
There are many different forms that sexual bullying could take. In addition to physically harming someone sexually, it can also include any verbal or emotional attacks that seek to humiliate or shame them sexually. From obscene name-calling and crude remarks to offensive gestures and unwanted exposure or touching, there are multiple actions categorized under this section. When such comments about appearance or sexual development turn physical, the issue turns from sexual bullying into sexual assault. Many times, cyberbullying and sexual bullying occur together.
6)Cyberbullying
According to
UNICEF
, "Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted." In this age of social media, cyberbullying is on the rise. Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. As per the results of a
survey
conducted by Ipsos on the awareness about cyberbullying among parents and guardians, 14% of the respondents said that it had happened to their child regularly. While 55% of the respondents stated that their child had never experienced cyberbullying.
We come across multiple incidents of a teenager being cyberbullied on social media. For instance, the
"Bois Locker Room"
incident became viral during the COVID-19 lockdown, wherein a group chat was created on Instagram to share obscene images of women, many of them underage, which lead to public outcry and rumours. This incident took place in Delhi, India. Such cases occur daily, leading to extreme mental distress, and forcing some teenagers towards self-harm as well.
Five Ways to Stop Bullying:
Bullying is a universal issue. It is hurtful to everyone involved, from the targets of bullying to the witnesses—and even to bullies themselves. As a parent or a teacher, a responsible adult must stop children from facing this life-altering issue. There are some steps one can take to prevent as well as stop bullying from happening.
1)Normalize seeking help
Any adult that the child is confiding in, needs to tell them that it is okay to ask for help in times of need. Children often can’t handle bullying on their own, so they need to know that they can ask adults for help.
2)Bullying Policies
Schools and colleges should establish anti-bullying policies, emphasizing how their institution disregards such behaviour. It is also equally important to propagate this policy among students, to make them aware of the consequences that could be taken against them.
3)Active Involvement in Children's Lives
In the initial stages of schooling, parents could actively get involved in their child's school life. If as a parent or a guardian, one feels their child may be a victim of bullying behaviour, let the school know.
4)Building a positive school climate
Schools with a positive environment promote healthy development, while a negative school atmosphere is connected with higher rates of student bullying, aggression, victimization, and feeling unsafe. By fostering a positive feeling among students, a school can facilitate healthy friendships, thereby reducing violent behaviour.
5)Introducing
Mental-Health education in Schools
Students need to learn about mental health issues and ways to keep themselves mentally and emotionally healthy from an early age for holistic development.
Social and emotional learning
(SEL) is well known and involves teaching skills of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making, and relationships management.
Lastly, if you know anyone who is a bully, it is important to call out the actions of such anti-social elements. Collectively, it is possible to save the victims of bullying from mental suffering. The government of India, in order to stop bullying, has enacted a regulation called
“UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Education Institutions, 2009”
which has been applied to all colleges or higher education institutions. These laws are made to protect students from bullying behaviour. Let us know in the comments below if you or anyone around you stopped a bully from causing menace!
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OMICRON SCARE: NEW STRAIN OF COVID-19
The variant scientifically known, B.1.1.529, also named Omicron was little known to the public until November 24. It started circulating in South Africa as a 'variant of concern'. The samples tested in the Lancet laboratory drilled innumerable mutations, especially on the spike protein that the virus uses to enter human cells. Early indications are that this variant is possibly even more transmissible than the highly infectious Delta variant and that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against it. South Africa reported a four-fold increase in new cases by the start of December, coexisting with the emergence of Omicron.
The discovery of the new variant has caused global alarm. Countries have started limiting travel from the region and imposing other restrictions for fear it could spread quickly, even in vaccinated populations. How severe are the symptoms compared with previous versions, how good is the new variant at dodging immunity from vaccines or past illness, and how will it differ among age groups remains unanswered. Preliminary evidence suggests that people who have previously had COVID-19 could become reinfected more easily with Omicron, but the information is limited. The PCR tests are proved effective in detecting infection, including infection with Omicron. WHO(World Health Organisation) encourages countries to contribute to the collection by sharing data of hospitalised patients through the WHO COVID-19
Clinical Data Platform
, which will help rapidly determine clinical characteristics and patient outcomes and how mutations in Omicron alter the behaviour of the virus.
There are several actions recommended by WHO for countries to undertake: 1)Enhancing surveillance and sequencing of cases. 2)Sharing genome sequences on publicly available databases, such as GISAID. 3)Reporting initial cases or clusters to WHO. 4)Performing field investigations and laboratory assessments to better understand if Omicron has different transmission or disease characteristics or impacts the effectiveness of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics or public health and social measures.
The Union health ministry has listed the UK, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Israel as 'at risk' countries. Though India's Covid cases have continued to witness a downward trend, the union health ministry altered travel rules for international arrivals amid the concern around the Omicron. Secretary Rajesh Bhushan held a meeting with states and Union territories, during which he asked them to upgrade testing against Covid-19 and enhance the testing infrastructure. All international passengers are required to submit 14 days' travel history and upload negative Covid test results on the Air Suvidha portal. States were also asked to test international passengers on their day of arrival, arriving from 'at risk' countries and send samples of people found positive to designated labs for genome sequencing. The new travel guidelines became active on December 1, 2021.
On the lookout for a new Omicron virus, six travellers from South Africa or other 'at risk' countries were found COVID positive within a fortnight in Mumbai. All the patients are asymptomatic to Omicron and placed in quarantine. They would be tested for Covid-19 on the second, fourth and seventh days of quarantine. Several cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have sprung up in India, with
21 new cases
on Sunday in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat Rajasthan and Delhi, With Rajasthan having the most number of Omicron cases at 9 and Maharashtra at 8.
The emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant once again shows that the pandemic is far from over. Covid-appropriate behaviour is critical for breaking the chain of transmission. Wear masks, maintain social distance and good ventilation in all shared spaces, wash and sanitise hands and surfaces regularly.
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Sustainable Development Goals - Adapt to a Changing World
In contemporary times, the world is changing in all aspects, and not all change is positive. With the pandemic accelerating this change, millions of people have been affected adversely. The United Nations (UN) defines Climate Change as "the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas." The impact of Climate Change is multifold. It leads to hotter temperatures, more severe storms, loss of plant and animal species, changes in the ocean levels, increased droughts, floods, and excessive rainfall being few among many others. The likely expected effects of global climate change involve more frequent wildfires, extended periods of drought in some regions, and an increase in the number, duration, and intensity of tropical storms.
Climate change can affect human health, ability to grow food, housing, safety, and work. Ocean levels are not only rising, but the water temperatures are also increasing. From polar bears in the Arctic to marine turtles off the coast of Africa, our planet's diversity of life is at risk from climatic changes. Longer, more serious droughts threaten crops, wildlife, and freshwater supplies. A warming ocean causes thermal stress that contributes to coral bleaching and infectious diseases. The growing human interference with natural resources is, in turn, proving to be disastrous for survival. Natural disasters caused by incessant rainfall, earthquakes, droughts are making their way to the headlines every day. The UN has declared that Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The impacts are already harming health through air pollution, disease, extreme weather events, forced displacement, food insecurity, and pressures on mental health. Every year, environmental factors take the lives of around 13 million people. Droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures can lead to crop losses and endanger the sustenance of agricultural producers and the food security of communities worldwide. Depending on the crop and ecosystem, weeds, pests, and fungi can also thrive under warmer temperatures, wetter climates, and increased CO2 levels, and climate change will likely increase weeds and pests.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
, also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and secure peace and prosperity for all people. The 17 SDGs are interconnected, recognizing that actions in one area have an impact on outcomes in others and that development must strike a balance between social, economic, and
environmental sustainability
.
Child Help Foundation aligns its Programs in accordance with the UN's SDGs:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
The 2nd Goal towards sustainability is to create Zero Hunger, which means, to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and, promote sustainable agriculture. According to the UNDP India, the number of undernourished people reached 821 million in 2017. Child Help Foundation is working towards ensuring that the lesser privileged do not miss out on their required nutritional needs. We provide warm, nutritious meals to 1,800 individuals every day.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3 is working towards assuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages, as it is essential to sustainable development. Good Health and Well-Being are all about ensuring healthy lives and promoting welfare among people of all ages. The target plan of SDG3 is to prevent the death of newborns and children by the year 2030. These goals are ingrained in the missions and initiatives of the
non-profit organizations
working for children. Child Help Foundation (CHF) is at the forefront in carrying out activities and initiatives focussed on ensuring wellness among children and enhancing their health. Our Emergency Medical Support Program is our flagship program, through which we are committed to saving the lives of many underprivileged children.
Child Help Foundation
supports the treatment of children from poor economic backgrounds, thus bringing smiles to family members and saving the lives of children.
SDG 4: Quality Education
According to SDG4, education facilitates upward socioeconomic mobility and is a key to escaping poverty. Over the past decade, major progress was made towards increasing access to education and school enrollment rates at all levels, particularly for girls. In India, around 35 million children aged 6 - 14 years do not attend school. 53% of girls in the age group of 5 to 9 years are illiterate. Under the Inclusive Education program, Child Help Foundation has been promoting primary education among disadvantaged children. Over the years, we have supported students from economically weaker families with scholarships to complete their education. The parents of these kids usually work as daily wage laborers or are domestic workers. Many of them approach CHF seeking help for their child's educational future. The CHF team ensures a proper background check, by visiting these houses, before granting aid, so that our initiative reaches the grassroots level.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
The UN states that gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Violence against women is widespread in India, prohibits educational attainment and earnings potential, and has significant economic and social costs. In India, as per the latest
National Family Health Survey
(NFHS) 2015-16, 29.5% of women have experienced physical violence since age 15, and 21.2% have experienced physical violence in the 12 months preceding the survey. To date, many girl students are made to drop out of schools, hindering them from attaining education. Child Help Foundation (CHF) is working towards creating an equal platform for both boys and girls in the community. Our goal is to promote the education of the girl child. Our Gender Equality Program is aligned with the National Program ‘Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao’. Our grassroots level programs are eliminating gender biases and creating a level playing field for both boys and girls. We believe that women need to be empowered to stand up for their Fundamental as well as Human Rights.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 6 stands for ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Open defecation and communicable waterborne disease are highly concerning in India. Water relates to 21 percent of diseases in India. Around 99 million people have no access to safe water and 500 children in India each day cannot survive through their fifth year on the earth due to diarrheal disease. At least 50 percent of sanitation structures remain unused or not used properly. Many women (300 million) have no or limited access to safe bathrooms. In some extreme cases, the problem puts females’ life at stake because of the unfamiliarity of toilet facilities. Child Help Foundation (CHF) has been working towards providing girls and women from impoverished areas have access to menstrual hygiene materials like sanitary napkins and clean washrooms. Awareness sessions regarding the do’s and don’ts during menstruation are also given to the girls and women. They are helped with their queries relating to menstruation and safe menstrual hygiene practices. CHF's
Menstrual Hygiene
Management (MHM) Program works towards bettering the health of adolescent girls and women. CHF also has been active in constructing toilets and urinals for many schools from tribal and rural areas across India.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals
SDG 11 talks about making cities sustainable by creating career and business opportunities, safe and affordable housing, and building resilient societies and economies. SDG 13 intends to take measures against Climate Change by taking efforts to integrate disaster risk measures, sustainable natural resource management, and human security into national development strategies. SDG 17 aims at dealing with humanitarian crises with strong global partnerships and cooperation. Child Help Foundation (CHF) under its Humanitarian Relief initiative, has incorporated three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN - SDG 11, 13, and 17. CHF has been at the forefront in responding to the damage caused by natural calamities. During the devastation caused by multiple natural disasters in the country, like floods, droughts, earthquakes, and landslides, CHF reached out to provide immediate relief to the affected victims.
SDG 14: Life below Water
Life below Water is working towards conserving and sustainably using the oceans, sea, and marine resources for sustainable development. Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. However, today the world is seeing 30 percent of the world’s fish stocks overexploited, reaching below the level at which they can produce sustainable yields. CHF began Beach Clean-Up programs to restore marine and coastal biodiversity. An imbalance in the two, can not only harm the flora and the fauna but also the human lives in the surroundings. We conduct beach cleanups regularly at multiple places.
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Every year, 13 million hectares of forests are lost, while the steadfast depletion of drylands has led to the desertification of 3.6 billion hectares, disproportionately affecting poor communities.
Child Help Foundation has taken steps towards feeding and taking care of stray animals in multiple locations across India. Our purpose remains towards tending to the helpless strays who need to be fed and looked after. Our team of volunteers also conducts tree-plantation drives to achieve SDG-15.
By 2030, CHF aims to contribute towards a sustainable planet and create a difference. With your generous contributions and support, CHF continues to work towards achieving these goals. This is the time for us to come together as a country and a community to save our planet!
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What is Plastic Pollution and How it is Killing our Ocean?
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Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our lives. They cover 70 percent of our planet, and we rely on them for food, energy, and water. Yet, we have accomplished to do colossal damage to these precious natural reserves. Every year five million to 14 million tons of debris flow into our oceans from coastal areas. Due to the widespread use and durability of synthetic polymers, plastic debris occurs in the environment worldwide. These plastics have the capacity to continue harming the environment for centuries. Single-use plastic is produced and designed to be thrown away after being used only once. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), at least eight million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. Floating plastic debris is currently the most abundant item of marine litter. Waste plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. Plastic has been detected on shorelines of all the continents, with more plastic materials found near popular tourist destinations and densely populated areas.
Microbeads - the newest threat to our ocean
Microplastics
are small plastic pieces, less than five millimeters long, that can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life. They come from multiple sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into tinier pieces. In addition, microbeads (a type of microplastics) are minute pieces of manufactured
polyethylene plastic
, added as exfoliants to health and beauty products, such as some cleansers and toothpaste. These tiny particles can easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and other water bodies, becoming a potential threat to marine life.
According to the
United Nations Environment Programme
, microbeads and other plastic ingredients are present in different products at different percentages, ranging from less than 1% to more than 90% in some cases. For example, a typical exfoliating shower gel can contain roughly as much microplastic in the cosmetic formulation as is used to make the plastic packaging it comes in. Plastic microbeads first appeared in personal care products about six decades ago, with plastics increasingly replacing natural ingredients.
Effects of Plastic on Human Health
The Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Annual Report on Implementing the Plastic Garbage Rules, 2016, is the only proper estimate of the quantum of
plastic waste
generated in India. According to it, the waste generated in 2018-19 was 3,360,043 tonnes per year (roughly 9,200 tonnes per day).
Given that total municipal solid waste generation is between 55 and 65 million tonnes per day, plastic waste contributes about 5-6 percent of total solid waste generated in India.
According to 2017 science findings, only nine percent of all plastic waste has ever been recycled. Approximately 12 percent has been burnt, while the remaining 79 percent has been gathered in landfills. Plastic waste is blocking our sewers, threatening aquatic life, and causing health risks for residents in landfills and coastal areas.
The chemicals used in the creation of plastic are toxic and detrimental to the human body. Chemicals in plastic, like lead, cadmium, and mercury straight can come in contact with humans. These toxins can cause cancers, congenital disabilities, immune system problems, and childhood development issues.
People are exposed to chemicals from plastic multiple times per day through the air, dirt, water, food, and use of consumer products. For example, phthalates are used as plasticizers in the manufacture of vinyl flooring and wall coverings, food packaging, and medical devices. Eight out of every ten babies, and nearly all adults, have measurable levels of phthalates in their bodies. In addition, bisphenol A (BPA), found in polycarbonate bottles and the linings of food and beverage cans, can leach into food and drinks.
To avoid exposing oneself to these harmful situations, here are five ways in which plastic use can be limited.
1) Bring your own Bottles/Cups
Instead of buying packaged mineral water bottles, it is more
sustainable
to carry a metal or copper water bottle from home. This not only is cost-effective but also can save our environment to a large extent. Plastic bottles contribute the most to plastic junk, as high as 20 million bottles dumped into the trash.
2) Switch from Paper Cups to Reusable Cups
Coffee cups are major contributors to
plastic pollution
, as they contain a plastic paste known as polyethylene which helps the cup keep the coffee warm. However, this paste also prevents the cup from being recycled.
16 billion paper cups are used every year, leading to 6.5 million trees being cut down, 4 billion gallons of water going to waste, and enough energy to power 54,000 homes for a year also going to waste.
To save the environment, one can use reusable cups, rather than plastic or paper. This reuse and refill model is starting to be employed in supermarkets and cafes.
3) Use Non-Plastic Straws
Using a straw is always a choice. One could opt to not use a plastic straw or even a paper straw as it proves to be a burden on our ecosystem.
Metal straws
have recently gained popularity among the youth and are more viable than plastic ones. To use a metal straw or not to use a straw at all are better options than harming the environment.
4) Opting
Cloth Bags
over Plastic and Paper bags
Decline to accept a plastic bag at supermarkets or grocery stores. It is always better to inculcate the habit of carrying a paper or tote bag from home. One could also re-use the plastic bags in many ways by turning them into garbage liners or making crafts out of them.
5) Participate in Beach Clean-ups
Beaches have always been one’s happy place and nobody likes an unclean beach. It is important to keep our beaches clean if we aim to keep the oceans clean and marine biodiversity alive. Furthermore, polluted waters can also cause major illnesses in the local community. By volunteering for beach clean-ups one could carry out community service as well as protect the environment.
In the year 2019,
Child Help Foundation
began Beach Clean-Up programs to restore marine and coastal biodiversity. An imbalance in the two, can not only harm the flora and the fauna but also the human lives in the surroundings. Microplastics present in water and in seafood consumed by human beings can lead to multiple organ problems and developmental delays.
With our partner NGOs, Child Help Foundation conducts regular beach clean-ups on various beaches across the country. To date, our
volunteers
have collected plastic waste and debris weighing around 35,960 kilos.
Volunteer
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National Education Day
Every year, 11th November is observed as the National Education Day in India. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Ministry of Human Resource Development announced on 11 September 2008, "The Ministry has decided to commemorate the birthday of this great son of India by recalling his contribution to the cause of education in India. November 11 every year, from 2008 onwards, will be celebrated as the National Education Day, with declaring it as a holiday." All educational institutions in the country mark the day with seminars, symposia, essay-writing, elocution competitions, workshops, and rallies with banner cards and slogans on the significance of literacy and the nation's pledge to all characters of education.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a freedom fighter, served India in the capacity of minister of education from 1947 to 1958. He is known for making several meaningful contributions in the sphere of education.
After its independence in 1947, India struggled to completely revamp and stabilize its institutions and sectors. Recognizing that education would be crucial for nation-building, the leaders of the country shifted their focus towards education. Abul Kalam, in particular, served as the flag bearer for this cause. Speaking in 1948 at the All India Education Commission, he highlighted the importance of this birthright of every person to receive basic education necessary for their well-being, without foregoing their duties as a citizen.
Azad also contributed to the establishment of educational institutes like
Jamia Millia Islamia
and IIT Kharagpur. He strongly advocated education for women and free and compulsory primary education for children up to the age of 14.
He strongly advocated for the education of women. In 1949, in the Central Assembly, he emphasized the importance of imparting instruction in modern sciences and knowledge. He also said that no program of national education can be appropriate if it does not give full consideration to the education and advancement of one-half of the society – that is the women.
Literacy is a vital skill that enhances dignity, improves health outcomes, empowers people to access their rights, and bolsters educational and employment opportunities (UNESCO 2015). India is still fighting against illiteracy, one of the greater social injustices, that needs to be tackled efficiently to bring about development. The literacy rate is a vital socio-economic factor, especially for a developing nation like India. In the 75th round, the National Survey of India published a report on ‘Household Social Consumption: Education in India.’ The report ranks various states on the basis of their literate population. Even though India fell short of achieving 100 percent, it still stood at an aggregate of 77.7 percent. The highest literacy rate was achieved by Kerala, while the lowest rate went to Andhra Pradesh.
The United Nations (UNs)
Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) include ensuring that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes, by 2030.
Child Help Foundation
(CHF) aligns its various programs with the UN's SDGs. Our Education Program follows UN's SDG-4 and we aim to provide inclusive and quality primary education to children. We believe that children are the country's future, and with our efforts, we guide them to become informed, compassionate and good citizens.
CHF has actively taken efforts in promoting inclusive quality education for children from rural and tribal communities through the Scholarship and Advocacy Program, which has benefitted 4,64,216 children across the country.
Some of our other programs include The Back to School initiative, which was a great success and CHF was able to reach 1225 students in 2020-21. CHF has been supporting ashram shalas in the tribal belt under our Centre for Excellence program. We have distributed 10 Tablet PCs to facilitate digital learning and technological understanding among the students of Sakhare Ashram Shala.
Under the Inclusive Education program, CHF has been promoting primary education among disadvantaged children. Over the years, we have supported students from economically weaker families with scholarships to complete their education. The parents of these kids usually work as daily wage laborers or are domestic workers. Many of them approach CHF seeking help for their child's educational future. The CHF team ensures a proper background check, by visiting their houses, before granting aid, so that our initiative reaches the grassroots level. In the year 2020-21, CHF has provided support to 17 children from various schools in the country. We aim to make better citizens out of children, by providing them with proper educational facilities.
Child Help Foundation, in partnership with Self Reliant India (SRI), has been involved since 2018, in the Nanhe Kalam Program to prepare the underprivileged students of the Nuh district of Haryana. The pandemic has left these children with minimum or no opportunities to prepare for the entrance tests of Jawahar Navodyay Vidyalayas (JNVs). This year with the online schooling model, we used the mixed approach of Micro-Learning Centers and Online Video-Based Learning to effectively impart quality education. The main objective of this year's intervention was not only to reach students but also to increase the conversion ratio and get access to quality education. In FY 2020-21, we established 7 learning centers, across Haryana, wherein a total of 80 students were trained. Out of the 7 centers, 2 centers were supported through educational materials and curriculum. Apart from this, 5 Capacity Building Workshops for training teachers were initiated. Through these, 6 youngsters were fully trained to teach these students further.
To carve good, responsible citizens out of our country's children and youth, Child Help Foundation is reaching out to multiple underprivileged sections of society to expand its reach. As an individual, one can help us achieve our goals by volunteering and donating. Be a part of this significant cause today!
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A healthy individual is supposed to be free of all stressors. They tend to be energetic, emotionally sound, and mentally fit. There are five main aspects of wellness, namely, physical fitness, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Development is only possible when you give an equal weightage to each of these aspects.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an event to show support and encouragement to those living with breast cancer and also raise awareness about prevention and early detection. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women. The month of October is a reminder to support those in their fight against breast cancer, celebrate the survivors, honor those who have been taken too soon, and never give up hope....................
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Child Rights
According to international law, a ‘child’ means every human being below the age of 18 years. This is a universally accepted definition of a child and comes from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), an international legal instrument accepted and ratified by most countries...........
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The Effects of the coronavirus on the poor
Today, the world is on the Reset mode and India has been on lockdown for the past two months now. It is a very rough phase for all but it is difficult to survive when there is the extra stress of survival dealing with food, medicines, and basic essentials...........
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Health Among Children: Fighting CHD and Cancer
Being Healthy is a basic human right and a fundamental indicator of sustainable development. Children’s health is most important because they are in their evolving stage. Children are the future of our nation. In recent years, issues that affect children and improvements in their health have been in focus. They have been considered not only for who they are but for the roles they will play in the future in empowering the workforce, creating families. According to WHO (World Health Organization), it is found that people who have good socioeconomic status are the ones who are more likely to enjoy good health. It’s a direct indication that poverty is affecting one's health. So, people who cannot afford a good socioeconomic status would not be able to provide their kids with a healthy lifestyle, good education, which will affect the city, community, and country to which they belong........
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Healthcare Challenges
COVID19 originated in Wuhan, China last year. COVID19 also known as coronavirus is an infectious disease. After WHO declared COVID19 as a pandemic on March 11 2020. India went under the lockdown for 21 days initially on March 24 2020. India with a 1.3 billion population across various states, health irregularities, unfolding economic and social differences, and different cultural and social values present unique challenges. The number of lockdown days ahead seems to be dependent on the recovery rate and economic criteria.
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