Plan India breaking down the barriers for girls

Palika (name changed) is 20 years old and lives in a rural village in Bihar. She is an active and well known youth champion.

Palika’s association with Plan India began eight years ago when she joined a Children’s Club. She explained that before joining the club, she was very shy to speak out, “Whatever I was facing, I thought it was part of my life. Afterwards, I realised that this was not part of my life and these were issues that had to be overcome.”

In Bihar, girls are generally married off early, unprepared to bear the marital and childbearing responsibilities put upon them. Her village is particularly isolated, surrounded by mountains with only around 35 households. Additionally, due to the lack of educational and livelihood opportunities, child labour, child marriage and child trafficking are constant issues. Palika felt impelled to tackle the issue of child marriage in her community.

She managed to get support from her friends and the Plan Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Palika went from door to door advocating for girls’ rights. Inevitably, she faced many challenges from her community; gender discrimination was so prevalent that her village would not listen to what she had to say. At 14 years, her own parents decided that they wanted to get her married but she raised her voice and successfully fought against their decision. Since then, she has worked with district officials and through Child Line (1098 tele helpline for nationwide support to children in distress), prevented 12 child marriages!

Palika also found support from Dainik Jagran, one of India’s most read newspapers, who covered her story. ETV Bihar, a news channel also decided to report on her, which reached a wide audience. In 2015, Palika was elected as a state representative for the National Youth Advisory Panel. Despite having already achieved so much and bringing about so much positivity, Palika wants to do more. “I want to dedicate my life to bring about change!” she says with confidence and determination in her voice.

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Empowering Eco-Warriors: Transforming Schools and Communities. In Alwar, the Eco Clubs of the Model School Project lead a green revolution! These young changemakers are at the forefront with a mission to cut environmental load and ditch single-use plastic. From vibrant competitions to inspiring campaigns, the Eco Clubs ignite change in meetings and assemblies, extending their impact beyond school gates to the wider community. Insightful sessions with project teams equip students with eco-friendly practices, empowering them for a sustainable tomorrow. Over 300 students across 24 schools craft 500+ cloth bags from waste, spreading the message far and wide. Each bag handed out strengthens the ripple of change. Grocery shops learn communities are inspired, and the landscape shifts towards a greener future. Let's applaud these eco-warriors and stand in solidarity. Together, we can combat plastic pollution and cherish our planet. https://www.planindia.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/because-i-am-a-girl-2/

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Plan India’s sponsorship program has made an impact on over 750,000 children and their communities till date. Our widespread presence and connection with local communities help us in understanding the ground realities and taught us that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure children’s futures. 

Plan India’s sponsorship program has made an impact on over 750,000 children and their communities till date. Our widespread presence and connection with local communities help us in understanding the ground realities and taught us that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure children’s futures. 

Paras, 21, lives with his parents and sister in a densely populated development on the outskirts of Delhi’s South West district. He wants to make a career in fashion retail – something of an unusual choice for his extended family and friends who don’t have much knowledge of what it means or involves. Paras is currently enrolled in the Saksham programme and is learning job related skills along with other young men.

Plan India’s sponsorship program has made an impact on over 750,000 children and their communities till date. Our widespread presence and connection with local communities help us in understanding the ground realities and taught us that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure children’s futures.