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Women Achievers 2014Women’s Manifesto felicitated 11 women achievers of the year 2014 in the fields of academics, sports and co-curricular activities at University, State and National level.

Femina TK: Gold Medal in MA, JMI, New DelhiThasni CT: Gold Medal in MA, JMI, New DelhiSonika: Gold Medal in MA Social Work, TISS, AssamIrfana: 1st Rank in MA Social Work, JMI, New DelhiIshala: 1st Rank BA Sociology, University of CalicutSalma: MBBS, First Rank in Gynaecology, AIIMSSana Parveen: Second Position in MA Social Work, JMI Faseela: 3rd Rank, BA Sociology, University of CalicutNoufa: Individual Champion in Sports, JMIAnanya: 2nd Prize in Inter University Essay Competi-tion, Jamia Hamdard, New DelhiNeelofar: 3rd Position in Inter University Essay Writing Competition, Jamia Hamdard New Delhi. o

News Letter ReleaseFirst

First issue of

“Women’s Manifesto News Letter” was released jointly by Dr. Neelam Sukharamani (Associate Professor, Jamia Millila Islamai), Ms. Ishrat Begum (MCD Councillor) and Ms. Rita Panicker (Founder Director, Butterflies).

Exhibition Different

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Different stalls were put up in the Women’s Day program. That includes legal awareness, career guidance and counselling, paper craft, hand craft, snacks corner, mehendi art by volunteers and Self Help Group under the Women’s Manifesto. Human Welfare Foundation, Alshi-fa Hospital, and DNipCare also put their pavilions in the venue. Dr. Priya (B.D.S, M.D.S.) from Chennai took a session on Oral Hygiene. Ms. Hamna, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) conducted as session on Breast Feeding. After the cultural programs, the event concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Sana Parveen, Executive Member of Women’s Manifesto. People from the neighbourhood visited and availed services of various stalls.

Admission Orientation

Con-sidering

the importance of education in empowering women, we organise admission orientation program to assist girls in getting admission for various courses of different univer-sities. One National level program was held on 25th April 2015 at Delhi to guide girls of the state and update our volunteers about admission process, courses and facili-ties of different universities and other educational institu-tions. Mrs. Haseena KV, Ms Siya and Ms. Saima Zafar lead the program. Hundreds of girls benefited from our services.

Cookery ShowWith the With m

Withthe objective of promoting homely food culture, we organize cookery shows. One such program was conducted on 26th February 2015 at the office. Ms. Majida and Ms. Shabnam Saifi led the program.

Women’s Manifesto organized Women’s kkkkk\Day 2015 under the patronage of Human Welfare Foundation. Program was held at The Scholar School, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on 14th March 2015. Around 300 women from different states participated in the event. The purpose of the event was to bring women on a platform where they can discuss their issues and concerns at their own network. The formal session was initiated by the welcome address of, Ms. Shabnam Saifi, Ms. Remya Ramakrish-nan introduced the organisers. Dr. Neelam Sukharamani, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Jamia Millila Islamia and promi-nent women right activist delivered the keynote address on the theme ‘Women Empowerment’. She said that women empowerment comes from within her own self and it is none but she who should take initiative. The MCD Councillor Ms. Ishrat Begum also addressed the gathering and offered her support of the initiatives. Rita Panicker, Founder Director, Butterflies was the guest of honour of the event.

Women’s Day 2015

t Adolescent Girls’ Counselling Program in Association with CWC

Dif-e,mhhr In an effort to sensitize the masses about adolescence and the issues revolving around it, Crime against Women Cell (CWC), Delhi Police South East District organizes programs on ‘Adolescent Girls’: Issues and Remedies in association with Women’s Manifesto. The program includes presentations, group discussions and individual counselling to adolescent girls and their moth-ers. One such program was organized in Indira Camp of Srinivaspuri area in South Delhi on 21st March 2015. The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants. Training session was initiated by Ms. Sana Parveen on the topic ‘Understanding adolescence and addressing their issues’. Then Ms. Sayema, talked about personal health and hygiene of adolescents. Training sessions were followed by individual counselling sessions. Another such program was organized in M B Road, Tughlakabad on 25th March 2015 (Wednesday). The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants and explained about the programme.

After the introduction, training session was initiated by Ms. Jamli Jasila & Ms. Shagufta. Miss Umme Fatima talked about the problems of adolescent girls and the ways to tackle them. Training session was followed by group and individual counselling

Collaboration with Delhi Police in ‘She to Shakti’ Project

The Delhi Police of South East District preferred to work with Women’s Manifesto in their ‘She to Shakti’ project under Parivartan Scheme. The program includes Career, Health, Legal and Social awareness

session for the school girls.

T h e p r o -gram was held in identified schools at Molarband area in south Delhi where 10 schools are functioning with strength of 30000 students. This project was initially implemented in selected three schools in association with Women’s Manifesto. We prepared the program module of 20 weeks, deputed 7 resource persons and 3 officials for better implementation of the project. Inaugu-ration of the program was held on 18th April 2015 in three schools by Nitin Valsan IPS , Assistant Commis-sioner of Police, Sarita Vihar.

Resource DevelopmentWomen can play vital role in women empowerment. Annual general meeting of Women’s Manifesto held on 24th January 2015 observed that there is scarcity of women resource persons to work among girls and women in the field of career guidance, adolescents counseling, family counseling, legal activism and socio-political activities. Therefore the board decided to focus on development of resource team during the year 2015. Accordingly we organized training program on adolescent and career counseling. Besides the in-house program our members attended various training programs organised by other institutions and organisa-tion.

Skill Development

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women in skill development in different areas such as Art, craft, mehendi design, painting, food processing etc. We assisted our member Mrs. Sira in fulfilling her dream to publish her mehendi design. First volume of her designs was published with our support.

Formation of Self Help Group (SHG):As part of the intervention for economic empowerment of women, we formed one SHG at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on 7th February 2015.

DifferentObjective of this SHG is to promote art, craft, embroi-dery, and herbal spices processed and distributed by the members of the locality. Ms Majida was elected the President, Mrs. Atiya Khalid and Mrs. Swaliha were nominated as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Legal AidLegal guidance was given to several ladies through personal interaction. We gave counseling and legal referral services to victims of domestic violence and rape including Bhagana rape victims.

Back to School ProgramWomen’s Manifesto volunteers made efforts to send back dropout girls to schools. We approached schools for fees concession, sensitised parents about the need and importance of girl’s education. We also arranged financial assistance to selected talented girls.

“Best out of Waste” Program for School Children

W e o r g a -nized vacation camp for school children under the title “Best out of Waste”. Participants were given training on making craft, gift, and stationary from the used papers and plastics.

Public RelationWomen’s

Man-i -

festo W o m e n ’ s Manifesto arranged stall in Seher’2015 the annual fest of Social Work Department, Jamia Millia Islamia held from 9-11 March 2015 and Muziris’ 2015 (Cultural fest of Kerala students) held at Jamia on 21st April 2015. The activities of the Women’s Manifesto were introduced to the visitors and their support was solicited. Many girls came forward to associate with our organization. The stall also served as a means for fund raising for the orga-nization by selling the products of the SHGs including the art and craft items as well as the eatables.

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News Letter ReleaseFirst

First issue of

“Women’s Manifesto News Letter” was released jointly by Dr. Neelam Sukharamani (Associate Professor, Jamia Millila Islamai), Ms. Ishrat Begum (MCD Councillor) and Ms. Rita Panicker (Founder Director, Butterflies).

Exhibition Different

D i f -f e r e n

Different stalls were put up in the Women’s Day program. That includes legal awareness, career guidance and counselling, paper craft, hand craft, snacks corner, mehendi art by volunteers and Self Help Group under the Women’s Manifesto. Human Welfare Foundation, Alshi-fa Hospital, and DNipCare also put their pavilions in the venue. Dr. Priya (B.D.S, M.D.S.) from Chennai took a session on Oral Hygiene. Ms. Hamna, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) conducted as session on Breast Feeding. After the cultural programs, the event concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Sana Parveen, Executive Member of Women’s Manifesto. People from the neighbourhood visited and availed services of various stalls.

Admission Orientation

Con-sidering

the importance of education in empowering women, we organise admission orientation program to assist girls in getting admission for various courses of different univer-sities. One National level program was held on 25th April 2015 at Delhi to guide girls of the state and update our volunteers about admission process, courses and facili-ties of different universities and other educational institu-tions. Mrs. Haseena KV, Ms Siya and Ms. Saima Zafar lead the program. Hundreds of girls benefited from our services.

Cookery ShowWith the With m

Withthe objective of promoting homely food culture, we organize cookery shows. One such program was conducted on 26th February 2015 at the office. Ms. Majida and Ms. Shabnam Saifi led the program.

Adolescence is the age when a person witnesses various changes both inside and outside the body in the form of physical, hormonal as well as psychological changes. It is a stage between childhood and adulthood. The growth takes place very rapidly. Thinking, dressing, behaviour etc. also get influenced. It faces different challenges like mood swings, depression, identity crisis, inability in decision making, and loneliness. External support and guidance is a much needed step which is taken by adults or guardians in the family.

These days we come across news reporting about indulgence of teens in maladaptive practices, teen rapes, juvenile crimes, suicide because of academic or family pressures, substance abuse, etc. Repetitive criminal acts by adoles-cents raised eye-brows of many. Government has taken initiatives at the grass root level for the betterment and uplift-ment of adolescents especially girls. “Adolescent Girls Counseling Programmes” are being conducted by local police stations. Things have probably started changing gradually and moving towards development. The development of any nation can never be imagined without providing equal opportunities to its citizen in all walks of life. There is a need of growing awareness in both rural and urban areas on the need to safeguard the nation’s future by protecting and supporting the Adolescents at a time when they require it the most.

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t Adolescent Girls’ Counselling Program in Association with CWC

Dif-e,mhhr In an effort to sensitize the masses about adolescence and the issues revolving around it, Crime against Women Cell (CWC), Delhi Police South East District organizes programs on ‘Adolescent Girls’: Issues and Remedies in association with Women’s Manifesto. The program includes presentations, group discussions and individual counselling to adolescent girls and their moth-ers. One such program was organized in Indira Camp of Srinivaspuri area in South Delhi on 21st March 2015. The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants. Training session was initiated by Ms. Sana Parveen on the topic ‘Understanding adolescence and addressing their issues’. Then Ms. Sayema, talked about personal health and hygiene of adolescents. Training sessions were followed by individual counselling sessions. Another such program was organized in M B Road, Tughlakabad on 25th March 2015 (Wednesday). The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants and explained about the programme.

After the introduction, training session was initiated by Ms. Jamli Jasila & Ms. Shagufta. Miss Umme Fatima talked about the problems of adolescent girls and the ways to tackle them. Training session was followed by group and individual counselling

Collaboration with Delhi Police in ‘She to Shakti’ Project

The Delhi Police of South East District preferred to work with Women’s Manifesto in their ‘She to Shakti’ project under Parivartan Scheme. The program includes Career, Health, Legal and Social awareness

session for the school girls.

T h e p r o -gram was held in identified schools at Molarband area in south Delhi where 10 schools are functioning with strength of 30000 students. This project was initially implemented in selected three schools in association with Women’s Manifesto. We prepared the program module of 20 weeks, deputed 7 resource persons and 3 officials for better implementation of the project. Inaugu-ration of the program was held on 18th April 2015 in three schools by Nitin Valsan IPS , Assistant Commis-sioner of Police, Sarita Vihar.

Resource DevelopmentWomen can play vital role in women empowerment. Annual general meeting of Women’s Manifesto held on 24th January 2015 observed that there is scarcity of women resource persons to work among girls and women in the field of career guidance, adolescents counseling, family counseling, legal activism and socio-political activities. Therefore the board decided to focus on development of resource team during the year 2015. Accordingly we organized training program on adolescent and career counseling. Besides the in-house program our members attended various training programs organised by other institutions and organisa-tion.

Skill Development

W e h e l p

women in skill development in different areas such as Art, craft, mehendi design, painting, food processing etc. We assisted our member Mrs. Sira in fulfilling her dream to publish her mehendi design. First volume of her designs was published with our support.

Formation of Self Help Group (SHG):As part of the intervention for economic empowerment of women, we formed one SHG at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on 7th February 2015.

DifferentObjective of this SHG is to promote art, craft, embroi-dery, and herbal spices processed and distributed by the members of the locality. Ms Majida was elected the President, Mrs. Atiya Khalid and Mrs. Swaliha were nominated as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Legal AidLegal guidance was given to several ladies through personal interaction. We gave counseling and legal referral services to victims of domestic violence and rape including Bhagana rape victims.

Back to School ProgramWomen’s Manifesto volunteers made efforts to send back dropout girls to schools. We approached schools for fees concession, sensitised parents about the need and importance of girl’s education. We also arranged financial assistance to selected talented girls.

“Best out of Waste” Program for School Children

W e o r g a -nized vacation camp for school children under the title “Best out of Waste”. Participants were given training on making craft, gift, and stationary from the used papers and plastics.

Public RelationWomen’s

Man-i -

festo W o m e n ’ s Manifesto arranged stall in Seher’2015 the annual fest of Social Work Department, Jamia Millia Islamia held from 9-11 March 2015 and Muziris’ 2015 (Cultural fest of Kerala students) held at Jamia on 21st April 2015. The activities of the Women’s Manifesto were introduced to the visitors and their support was solicited. Many girls came forward to associate with our organization. The stall also served as a means for fund raising for the orga-nization by selling the products of the SHGs including the art and craft items as well as the eatables.

News Letter ReleaseFirst

First issue of

“Women’s Manifesto News Letter” was released jointly by Dr. Neelam Sukharamani (Associate Professor, Jamia Millila Islamai), Ms. Ishrat Begum (MCD Councillor) and Ms. Rita Panicker (Founder Director, Butterflies).

Exhibition Different

D i f -f e r e n

Different stalls were put up in the Women’s Day program. That includes legal awareness, career guidance and counselling, paper craft, hand craft, snacks corner, mehendi art by volunteers and Self Help Group under the Women’s Manifesto. Human Welfare Foundation, Alshi-fa Hospital, and DNipCare also put their pavilions in the venue. Dr. Priya (B.D.S, M.D.S.) from Chennai took a session on Oral Hygiene. Ms. Hamna, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) conducted as session on Breast Feeding. After the cultural programs, the event concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Sana Parveen, Executive Member of Women’s Manifesto. People from the neighbourhood visited and availed services of various stalls.

Admission Orientation

Con-sidering

the importance of education in empowering women, we organise admission orientation program to assist girls in getting admission for various courses of different univer-sities. One National level program was held on 25th April 2015 at Delhi to guide girls of the state and update our volunteers about admission process, courses and facili-ties of different universities and other educational institu-tions. Mrs. Haseena KV, Ms Siya and Ms. Saima Zafar lead the program. Hundreds of girls benefited from our services.

Cookery ShowWith the With m

Withthe objective of promoting homely food culture, we organize cookery shows. One such program was conducted on 26th February 2015 at the office. Ms. Majida and Ms. Shabnam Saifi led the program.

t Adolescent Girls’ Counselling Program in Association with CWC

Dif-e,mhhr In an effort to sensitize the masses about adolescence and the issues revolving around it, Crime against Women Cell (CWC), Delhi Police South East District organizes programs on ‘Adolescent Girls’: Issues and Remedies in association with Women’s Manifesto. The program includes presentations, group discussions and individual counselling to adolescent girls and their moth-ers. One such program was organized in Indira Camp of Srinivaspuri area in South Delhi on 21st March 2015. The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants. Training session was initiated by Ms. Sana Parveen on the topic ‘Understanding adolescence and addressing their issues’. Then Ms. Sayema, talked about personal health and hygiene of adolescents. Training sessions were followed by individual counselling sessions. Another such program was organized in M B Road, Tughlakabad on 25th March 2015 (Wednesday). The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants and explained about the programme.

After the introduction, training session was initiated by Ms. Jamli Jasila & Ms. Shagufta. Miss Umme Fatima talked about the problems of adolescent girls and the ways to tackle them. Training session was followed by group and individual counselling

Collaboration with Delhi Police in ‘She to Shakti’ Project

The Delhi Police of South East District preferred to work with Women’s Manifesto in their ‘She to Shakti’ project under Parivartan Scheme. The program includes Career, Health, Legal and Social awareness

session for the school girls.

T h e p r o -gram was held in identified schools at Molarband area in south Delhi where 10 schools are functioning with strength of 30000 students. This project was initially implemented in selected three schools in association with Women’s Manifesto. We prepared the program module of 20 weeks, deputed 7 resource persons and 3 officials for better implementation of the project. Inaugu-ration of the program was held on 18th April 2015 in three schools by Nitin Valsan IPS , Assistant Commis-sioner of Police, Sarita Vihar.

Resource DevelopmentWomen can play vital role in women empowerment. Annual general meeting of Women’s Manifesto held on 24th January 2015 observed that there is scarcity of women resource persons to work among girls and women in the field of career guidance, adolescents counseling, family counseling, legal activism and socio-political activities. Therefore the board decided to focus on development of resource team during the year 2015. Accordingly we organized training program on adolescent and career counseling. Besides the in-house program our members attended various training programs organised by other institutions and organisa-tion.

Skill Development

W e h e l p

women in skill development in different areas such as Art, craft, mehendi design, painting, food processing etc. We assisted our member Mrs. Sira in fulfilling her dream to publish her mehendi design. First volume of her designs was published with our support.

Formation of Self Help Group (SHG):As part of the intervention for economic empowerment of women, we formed one SHG at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on 7th February 2015.

DifferentObjective of this SHG is to promote art, craft, embroi-dery, and herbal spices processed and distributed by the members of the locality. Ms Majida was elected the President, Mrs. Atiya Khalid and Mrs. Swaliha were nominated as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Legal AidLegal guidance was given to several ladies through personal interaction. We gave counseling and legal referral services to victims of domestic violence and rape including Bhagana rape victims.

Back to School ProgramWomen’s Manifesto volunteers made efforts to send back dropout girls to schools. We approached schools for fees concession, sensitised parents about the need and importance of girl’s education. We also arranged financial assistance to selected talented girls.

“Best out of Waste” Program for School Children

W e o r g a -nized vacation camp for school children under the title “Best out of Waste”. Participants were given training on making craft, gift, and stationary from the used papers and plastics.

Public RelationWomen’s

Man-i -

festo W o m e n ’ s Manifesto arranged stall in Seher’2015 the annual fest of Social Work Department, Jamia Millia Islamia held from 9-11 March 2015 and Muziris’ 2015 (Cultural fest of Kerala students) held at Jamia on 21st April 2015. The activities of the Women’s Manifesto were introduced to the visitors and their support was solicited. Many girls came forward to associate with our organization. The stall also served as a means for fund raising for the orga-nization by selling the products of the SHGs including the art and craft items as well as the eatables.

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Editorial Board: Sana Parveen, Nadiya Abdul Rasheed, Sharnas Muthu, Shabnam Saifi, Syema Zafar.

News Letter ReleaseFirst

First issue of

“Women’s Manifesto News Letter” was released jointly by Dr. Neelam Sukharamani (Associate Professor, Jamia Millila Islamai), Ms. Ishrat Begum (MCD Councillor) and Ms. Rita Panicker (Founder Director, Butterflies).

Exhibition Different

D i f -f e r e n

Different stalls were put up in the Women’s Day program. That includes legal awareness, career guidance and counselling, paper craft, hand craft, snacks corner, mehendi art by volunteers and Self Help Group under the Women’s Manifesto. Human Welfare Foundation, Alshi-fa Hospital, and DNipCare also put their pavilions in the venue. Dr. Priya (B.D.S, M.D.S.) from Chennai took a session on Oral Hygiene. Ms. Hamna, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) conducted as session on Breast Feeding. After the cultural programs, the event concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Sana Parveen, Executive Member of Women’s Manifesto. People from the neighbourhood visited and availed services of various stalls.

Admission Orientation

Con-sidering

the importance of education in empowering women, we organise admission orientation program to assist girls in getting admission for various courses of different univer-sities. One National level program was held on 25th April 2015 at Delhi to guide girls of the state and update our volunteers about admission process, courses and facili-ties of different universities and other educational institu-tions. Mrs. Haseena KV, Ms Siya and Ms. Saima Zafar lead the program. Hundreds of girls benefited from our services.

Cookery ShowWith the With m

Withthe objective of promoting homely food culture, we organize cookery shows. One such program was conducted on 26th February 2015 at the office. Ms. Majida and Ms. Shabnam Saifi led the program.

t Adolescent Girls’ Counselling Program in Association with CWC

Dif-e,mhhr In an effort to sensitize the masses about adolescence and the issues revolving around it, Crime against Women Cell (CWC), Delhi Police South East District organizes programs on ‘Adolescent Girls’: Issues and Remedies in association with Women’s Manifesto. The program includes presentations, group discussions and individual counselling to adolescent girls and their moth-ers. One such program was organized in Indira Camp of Srinivaspuri area in South Delhi on 21st March 2015. The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants. Training session was initiated by Ms. Sana Parveen on the topic ‘Understanding adolescence and addressing their issues’. Then Ms. Sayema, talked about personal health and hygiene of adolescents. Training sessions were followed by individual counselling sessions. Another such program was organized in M B Road, Tughlakabad on 25th March 2015 (Wednesday). The programme started by the introductory remark of Mr. Umesh Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police South East District. Ms. Shabnam Saifi, introduced Women’s Manifesto to the participants and explained about the programme.

After the introduction, training session was initiated by Ms. Jamli Jasila & Ms. Shagufta. Miss Umme Fatima talked about the problems of adolescent girls and the ways to tackle them. Training session was followed by group and individual counselling

Collaboration with Delhi Police in ‘She to Shakti’ Project

The Delhi Police of South East District preferred to work with Women’s Manifesto in their ‘She to Shakti’ project under Parivartan Scheme. The program includes Career, Health, Legal and Social awareness

session for the school girls.

T h e p r o -gram was held in identified schools at Molarband area in south Delhi where 10 schools are functioning with strength of 30000 students. This project was initially implemented in selected three schools in association with Women’s Manifesto. We prepared the program module of 20 weeks, deputed 7 resource persons and 3 officials for better implementation of the project. Inaugu-ration of the program was held on 18th April 2015 in three schools by Nitin Valsan IPS , Assistant Commis-sioner of Police, Sarita Vihar.

Resource DevelopmentWomen can play vital role in women empowerment. Annual general meeting of Women’s Manifesto held on 24th January 2015 observed that there is scarcity of women resource persons to work among girls and women in the field of career guidance, adolescents counseling, family counseling, legal activism and socio-political activities. Therefore the board decided to focus on development of resource team during the year 2015. Accordingly we organized training program on adolescent and career counseling. Besides the in-house program our members attended various training programs organised by other institutions and organisa-tion.

Skill Development

W e h e l p

women in skill development in different areas such as Art, craft, mehendi design, painting, food processing etc. We assisted our member Mrs. Sira in fulfilling her dream to publish her mehendi design. First volume of her designs was published with our support.

Formation of Self Help Group (SHG):As part of the intervention for economic empowerment of women, we formed one SHG at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on 7th February 2015.

DifferentObjective of this SHG is to promote art, craft, embroi-dery, and herbal spices processed and distributed by the members of the locality. Ms Majida was elected the President, Mrs. Atiya Khalid and Mrs. Swaliha were nominated as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Legal AidLegal guidance was given to several ladies through personal interaction. We gave counseling and legal referral services to victims of domestic violence and rape including Bhagana rape victims.

Back to School ProgramWomen’s Manifesto volunteers made efforts to send back dropout girls to schools. We approached schools for fees concession, sensitised parents about the need and importance of girl’s education. We also arranged financial assistance to selected talented girls.

“Best out of Waste” Program for School Children

W e o r g a -nized vacation camp for school children under the title “Best out of Waste”. Participants were given training on making craft, gift, and stationary from the used papers and plastics.

Public RelationWomen’s

Man-i -

festo W o m e n ’ s Manifesto arranged stall in Seher’2015 the annual fest of Social Work Department, Jamia Millia Islamia held from 9-11 March 2015 and Muziris’ 2015 (Cultural fest of Kerala students) held at Jamia on 21st April 2015. The activities of the Women’s Manifesto were introduced to the visitors and their support was solicited. Many girls came forward to associate with our organization. The stall also served as a means for fund raising for the orga-nization by selling the products of the SHGs including the art and craft items as well as the eatables.

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