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FUTURE
PLANS
In
the pipeline are plans to,
Begin an English version of Bal Darpan. (released in Aug'2001)
Create a fund raising department within Bal Panchayat which would
raise funds through activities like theater, photography etc.
Develop Bal Panchayat into a national forum so that advocacy of child
rights can be carried out at a national level. (Process started in
May'2001)
Appoint cabinets within Bal Panchayat to handle different aspects
of activities like cultural, research and information, health, education,
communication.
Working with children working at tea stall and Dhabas by elder Bal
Panchayat Members |
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STATUS OF CHILD RIGHTS PROJECT (ROC)
 An apex
body of Bal Panchayat run fully by children - Bal Sabha
Coordinating
training program
Managing
Library
Reflected
in articles - Bal Darpan
Submitted
three survey report - Firozabad, Restaurant boys, Prayas vist
Sponsorsing
three children in Gujarat
Have
a trust of their own - sponsored 10 children in education needs
Organizing
rally and street plays
Work
with community women
Made
2 short documentaries on Children's problem
Part
of fund raising event - Finland Plan visit and UK Journalist visit
Sports
day are organized on regular basis.
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An
Awareness that reaches Beyond the Self
The most accurate gauge of the success or failure of any endeavor
is in the behavior and attitudes of the target group. We are proud
to report that children from Bal Panchayat project have done well
for themselves. They have participated enthusiastically in all our
program aimed at developing their capacity. Many have grown up to
pursue higher studies or take up jobs and are responsible citizens.
Most importantly, their awareness has grown beyond the immediate concerns
of self, family and community to the world beyond. When one group
recently came across some children of construction laborers playing
in the dirt outside their neighborhood, they spontaneously took up
a collection of money and donated their old textbooks to start a makeshift
school for children and their parents. They are well on their way
to growing up towards becoming independent and capable adults who
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