What we do..
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Process of Change
The process of change starts with the outreach activities. These activities are usually performed by two different types of specialized groups, the Women Self Help Groups (Mahila Mandal) and the Vigilant Groups. Both groups are composed by members of the communities and their main goal is to keep a close watch on:
- illegal criminal trades, suspicious activities and networks, and
- the burning social and civic issues and problems thereof.
Representing the first initial contact with any relevant situation that might arise in the community, these two groups have the possibility to perform early identification in cases related to trafficking in human beings, domestic violence, abuse or lack of economic sustainability.
Regular meetings are held in the facilities of R.B.C. Trust, promoting the exchange of information and, in the case of a special situation of vulnerability, a specialized team will try to meet the needs of the affected individuals/community, mainly through the development of specific community prevention projects, such as the creation of awareness campaigns and didactic workshops as well as through the provision of educational, professional and vocational training services.
In addition, since the women and children of these communities are often neglected from quality health care services, STOP also provides them with medical and nutritional assistance through access to free health clinics established in two different regions of Delhi: Bawana and Tughlakabad.
However, if any suspicion of trafficking or abuse is confirmed, then the special team arranges a rescue operation in close cooperation with the local authorities and, after being rescued, women and children are provided with non-judgmental and rights-based assistance services at the shelter Aashray Family Home.
The Aashray Family Home, in operation since 2005, is located in Delhi and has the capacity to accommodate at least 50-60 female victims at any given time, providing a wide range of supportive and educational services, such as individualized treatment plans, trauma counselling, legal aid as well as medical and psychological assistance.
In addition, during their stay in the Aashray, survivors also have access to education and professional trainings (such as cab driving, hospitality management, beautician skills, handicrafts, tailoring and theatre skills), along with other recreational activities, like martial arts, classic dance, drama and several types of indoor and outdoor games.
With the aim to promote self-sustainability and economic independence, STOP has also created a specific Empowerment Programme called “Thousand Dreams”. This venture on crafts and catering has been running as a vocational training initiative since 2015 and has already established successful partnerships with different companies around the world, namely, with “Salila Rising” in the USA and “AZADI” in Germany.
- illegal criminal trades, suspicious activities and networks, and
- the burning social and civic issues and problems thereof.
Representing the first initial contact with any relevant situation that might arise in the community, these two groups have the possibility to perform early identification in cases related to trafficking in human beings, domestic violence, abuse or lack of economic sustainability.
Regular meetings are held in the facilities of R.B.C. Trust, promoting the exchange of information and, in the case of a special situation of vulnerability, a specialized team will try to meet the needs of the affected individuals/community, mainly through the development of specific community prevention projects, such as the creation of awareness campaigns and didactic workshops as well as through the provision of educational, professional and vocational training services.
In addition, since the women and children of these communities are often neglected from quality health care services, STOP also provides them with medical and nutritional assistance through access to free health clinics established in two different regions of Delhi: Bawana and Tughlakabad.
However, if any suspicion of trafficking or abuse is confirmed, then the special team arranges a rescue operation in close cooperation with the local authorities and, after being rescued, women and children are provided with non-judgmental and rights-based assistance services at the shelter Aashray Family Home.
The Aashray Family Home, in operation since 2005, is located in Delhi and has the capacity to accommodate at least 50-60 female victims at any given time, providing a wide range of supportive and educational services, such as individualized treatment plans, trauma counselling, legal aid as well as medical and psychological assistance.
In addition, during their stay in the Aashray, survivors also have access to education and professional trainings (such as cab driving, hospitality management, beautician skills, handicrafts, tailoring and theatre skills), along with other recreational activities, like martial arts, classic dance, drama and several types of indoor and outdoor games.
With the aim to promote self-sustainability and economic independence, STOP has also created a specific Empowerment Programme called “Thousand Dreams”. This venture on crafts and catering has been running as a vocational training initiative since 2015 and has already established successful partnerships with different companies around the world, namely, with “Salila Rising” in the USA and “AZADI” in Germany.