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🌿 Mission Go Green – A Green Awareness Campaign
At Bansdroni Hridhi, environmental responsibility is core to our holistic mission of community upliftment. Through Mission Go Green, we seek to educate, activate, and empower communities towards sustainable environmental living and the protection of natural resources. This initiative is a part of our broader Voice of Awareness awareness series covering environment & sustainability topics.
🎯 Objectives
- Promote plastic‑free living: Raise awareness about the dangers of single-use plastics and encourage alternatives through community engagement and campaigns.
- plantation drives: Organize plantation events across urban slums and rural belts to replenish green cover and improve local air quality.
- Water conservation and climate action: Educate communities on water-saving habits, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable practices to combat changing climate dynamics.
🗣️ Strategy & Approach
- Community outreach camps: Held in urban slums and rural villages, these camps mix information sessions with hands-on participation.
- Workshops & street plays: Engagement through nukkad nataks (street theatre), poster walks, seminars, and workshops in schools and community centers.
- Art & Audio‑visual tools: Use of performing arts, visual aids, and creative messaging to make eco‑education accessible and engaging.
- Collaborative partnerships: Work alongside experts—environmental activists, educators, government agencies, and health professionals—to strengthen impact.
📈 Impact So Far
- Reached over 5000 individuals across various parts of West Bengal through the Voice of Awareness platform dedicated to environment & sustainability issues.
- Tangible improvements in community behavior: improved waste management, increased participation in plantation drives, and adoption of water‑saving practices.
💡 Why It Matters
- Health and community well‑being: Cleaner surroundings reduce vector-borne diseases, improve public health, and support local livelihoods.
- Environmental sustainability: Every tree planted and plastic bottle avoided contributes directly to climate resilience and biodiversity preservation.
- Empowerment through knowledge: By educating community members—especially young people and women—we build informed citizens who make eco‑friendly choices.
🚀 How You Can Join
- Volunteer with us: Help organize tree planting, conduct street plays, or facilitate workshops in your local area.
- Sponsor awareness drives or materials: Support printing of posters, banners, and educational pamphlets.
- Adopt eco‑friendly practices: Go plastic‑free in daily life, conserve water, and inspire your community to follow suit.
SHE CARE – Empowering Women, Building Communities
Mission
SHE CARE is Bansdroni Hridhi’s flagship initiative aimed at empowering girls and women across marginalized communities in West Bengal—ensuring access to health, education, and livelihood opportunities.
Objectives
- Health & Nutrition Awareness
Educate women and adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, nutrition, and preventive care. - Education & Scholarship
Provide access to scholarships, mentoring, and vocational training to support girls’ education and skill development. - Economic & Livelihood Support
Facilitate vocational workshops (e.g., tailoring, crafts, digital literacy) to foster economic self-reliance among women.
- Health & Nutrition Awareness
Activities & Approach
- Workshops & Training: Interactive sessions on health, hygiene, and income‑generation skills, held in local communities and schools.
- Peer Support Groups: Establish women’s self‑help groups for mentorship and collective action.
Impact Highlights
- Benefited over 1,500 women and girls in Kolkata and Maldah areas
- Increased uptake of menstrual hygiene kits, healthy practices, and school continuation among teen girls.
Why It Matters
- Women’s health & dignity: Improved menstrual hygiene and nutrition reduce health risks.
- Education upliftment: Girls who stay in school improve future generations’ outcomes.
- Economic empowerment: Skills training enables financial independence and boosts local economies.
- Community strength: Educated women catalyze positive change in families and neighbourhoods.
Join Us
- Volunteer: Conduct hygiene workshops, mentor youth, or support outreach efforts.
- Sponsor a Workshop or Kit Distribution: Help us reach more girls and women.
- Promote Equity Locally: Adopt and advocate safe, informed practices in your community.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign – Breaking the Silence, Building Awareness
At Bansdroni Hridhi, we recognize that awareness is the first line of defense in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Our campaign aims to educate, empower, and eliminate stigma associated with the disease, especially in underprivileged and rural communities of West Bengal.
🎯 Objectives
- Spread accurate information about HIV transmission, prevention, and treatment.
- Dispel myths and stigma surrounding people living with HIV (PLHIV).
- Encourage early testing, counseling, and care for at-risk individuals.
- Promote safe practices among youth and vulnerable groups.
🧩 Key Components of the Campaign
- Community Outreach Programs: Awareness camps in slums, schools, and remote villages using simple, understandable messaging in local languages.
- School & College Seminars: Interactive sessions for adolescents and young adults on safe sex practices, respect, and inclusion.
- Street Plays & Visual Media: Use of nukkad natak (street theatre), posters, and short films to educate people through storytelling.
- Counseling & Referrals: Connect high-risk individuals with local testing centers and government health facilities.
- Engaging Peer Educators: Train local youth and women as community educators to continue awareness beyond the campaign events.
📈 Impact So Far
- Reached over 5,000 individuals in South 24 Parganas through workshops and outreach.
- Distributed IEC materials (Information, Education & Communication) on HIV/AIDS in local dialects.
- Helped connect several individuals with free HIV testing and counseling centers in partnership with government health bodies.
- Reduced stigma among school students and young adults through structured sessions.
💡 Why It Matters
- Lack of awareness and social stigma continue to prevent people from seeking testing and treatment.
- Women and youth in rural areas are especially vulnerable due to misinformation and lack of resources.
- Empowerment through knowledge saves lives and promotes healthier communities.
🤝 How You Can Support
- Volunteer in our education drives and street theatre events.
- Donate to support awareness materials, posters, and community kits.
- Partner with us to expand awareness to more schools, colleges, and remote villages.
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Mental Health Matters – COVID-19 Online Awareness Campaign
The COVID-19 pandemic was not only a global health crisis but also a major mental health emergency. During lockdowns and extended isolation, millions faced stress, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and fear. At Bansdroni Hridhi, we launched a dedicated online Mental Health Awareness Campaign to support individuals—especially students, women, and the elderly—coping with emotional distress.
Objectives
- Promote mental well-being during the pandemic through digital outreach.
- Reduce stigma around talking about mental health, especially in underserved communities.
- Provide coping tools to help individuals manage anxiety, stress, and loneliness.
- Connect people to resources for counseling and support.
Campaign Highlights (Conducted Online)
Awareness Webinars: Hosted free webinars with mental health professionals on managing emotions, building routines, and dealing with grief.- Social Media Series: Shared infographics, motivational content, self-care tips, and videos on Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube to engage all age groups.
- Tele-Counseling Support: Collaborated with volunteer psychologists to offer one-on-one support via phone and messaging.
- Youth Peer Circles: Conducted virtual group sessions where young people could safely discuss their feelings and learn healthy coping strategies.
Impact Snapshot
- Reached over 1,000 individuals through online content and live sessions.
- Direct support provided to 300+ individuals through tele-counseling and follow-ups.
- Increased mental health literacy among adolescents and parents through accessible, stigma-free content.
- Fostered a culture of openness, empathy, and resilience during the pandemic’s most isolating moments.
Key Themes Covered
- Coping with anxiety & uncertainty
- Managing grief and loss
- Self-care routines during lockdown
- Helping children deal with emotional changes
- Supporting elderly mental health
- When & how to seek professional help
How You Can Support
- Share our content on mental well-being across your circles.
- Sponsor an awareness session or content series for schools or rural youth.
Partner with us to provide free or low-cost mental health resources in future crises.