Hinsa Ko No

Overview

Smart NGO, in collaboration with Engender Health, New Delhi, proudly presents "Hinsa Ko No," a four-month program designed to raise awareness and combat violence, starting with discrimination and unequal work distributions. This initiative focuses on Chhattisgarhi communities, particularly in villages near Bilaspur District, with the goal of creating a culture where violence is not tolerated.

Objectives

Awareness Against Violence: Educate and empower communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to violence.
Weekly Programs: Conduct weekly programs in Chhattisgarhi, addressing the root causes of violence and discrimination.
On-Field Engagement: Form five groups of 25 women each in Sendari, Gatauri, Semara Semartal, and Jalso villages for on-field engagement.
Narrowcast and Weekly Meetings: Utilize narrowcasting and weekly meetings to saturate specific villages with information, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the issues.

Implementation

1. Formation of Women's Groups Five groups comprising 25 women each were formed in Sendari, Gatauri, Semara Semartal, and Jalso villages. These groups served as the foundation for community engagement.
2. Weekly Programs Weekly programs in Chhattisgarhi were conducted to address various aspects of violence, discrimination, and unequal work distributions. These programs were designed to be accessible and culturally relevant.
3. On-Field Engagement The initiative involved active on-field engagement with communities, fostering open discussions on sensitive topics and providing a platform for women to share their experiences.
4. Collaboration with Stakeholders Smart NGO collaborated with Sakhi Centre Bilaspur, Protection Officers, and frontline workers such as Asha and Anganwadi workers from the villages. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance the impact of the initiative.
5. Registered Cases at Radio Stations Cases related to violence and discrimination were registered at local radio stations, ensuring that the issues were amplified and brought to the attention of the wider community.
6. Sakhi Centre Involvement The initiative actively involved Sakhi Centre Bilaspur, ensuring that cases and concerns brought forward were addressed effectively.

 

Impact and Results

- Increased awareness about violence and discrimination.
- Empowered women to speak out against violence.
- Strengthened community bonds and support systems.
- Registered cases at radio stations for broader community awareness.

Conclusion

"Hinsa Ko No" is not just a project; it's a commitment to creating communities where violence has no place. We express our gratitude to Smart NGO, Engender Health, and all collaborators for their dedication to building a safer and more inclusive society. Together, we say no to violence and work towards a future where every individual lives with dignity and respect.