Aahan Foundation For Social Change

•Our Emotional Well-Being program incorporates Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) to help girls process trauma and express their emotions in a safe, supportive environment.

•The physicality of dance helps them connect with their bodies and promotes healing through movement.

•We also employ Counselling Psychologists and use a structured Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, covering all five components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

•These sessions aim to provide a holistic approach to emotional well-being, helping girls recover from trauma and build resilience.

•We conduct awareness programs through door-to-door campaigns, school outreach, and sessions for girls, aimed at educating communities about gender equality.

•Sessions on gender and child rights are organized to equip girls with knowledge about their rights and empower them to challenge societal norms.

•We offer leadership training workshops to help girls develop skills that enable them to lead change in their communities.

•Mentorship programs provide continuous guidance and support, encouraging girls to pursue education and personal growth.

•Counselling and role-playing activities on gender-based violence are part of our comprehensive strategy to prevent and address such issues.

At Aahan Foundation, our Agency Building program is designed to equip underprivileged girls with the essential life and leadership skills needed to survive, adapt, and thrive in today's fast-changing world. Our approach to capacity building is rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges these girls face and is crafted with the following key elements:

• Research and Scenario Analysis: Our programs are developed through careful research and analysis of the specific socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by girls in their villages.
• Community Involvement Through Urjaa Fellowship: We engage our Urjaa Fellows- girls who have successfully completed our capacity building programs- to become role models and leaders, actively participating in community outreach and peer mentoring.
• Holistic Life Skills Training: Through arts, sports, movie screenings, and health and hygiene education, we offer life skills training that helps girls navigate the complexities of everyday life, empowering them to become independent decision-makers.
• Sports for Well-being and Teamwork: Our sports activities are designed not only to promote physical health but also to foster teamwork, discipline, resilience, and a sense of leadership among the girls.
• Health and Hygiene Awareness: We emphasize health education, particularly menstrual hygiene management, ensuring that girls understand the importance of physical well-being as a foundation for their future growth.
• Counsellor-led Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL): Our counsellor-led SEL training enhances the five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, which are critical to the girls' emotional and social development.

• We offer comprehensive English language classes that emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening to build strong communication skills.
• Our Digital Literacy training equips girls with essential skills such as MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer competencies, preparing them for success in the evolving job market.
• Our curriculum integrates problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking training, essential for thriving in modern workplaces.
• Workshops on critical thinking and problem-solving are designed to enhance intellectual capabilities, equipping girls to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.
• We employ teaching strategies like Cooperative Learning and the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model to reinforce foundational skills and collaborate with organizations and non-profits for vocational skill development to broaden career opportunities.
• Our adaptive curriculum and evaluation process align with our CREATE model:

o C: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
o R: Responsibility
o E: Emotional Intelligence
o A: Awareness and Assertiveness
o T: Teamwork
o E: Effective Communication

• This holistic approach ensures that each girl is empowered not just academically, but also emotionally and socially, preparing them for future challenges.