Tinsukia: A transformative session aimed at empowering young girls to realize the importance of family and safe migration was held at the MSMHC Centre, Laipuli, Tinsukia.
Tinsukia, in the north eastern state of Assam, is an industrial city situated 480 kilometres north-east of Guwahati and 84 kilometres away from the border with Arunachal Pradesh.
The event, organized under the YaR (Young at Risk) Campaign and led by Fr. Blasius Tete, YaR Coordinator of the Dimapur Province, brought together 51 school dropout girls who are now preparing for their Class 10 examinations.
The campaign, titled “Family is Where I Belong” and “Safe Migration”, ran from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering the participants insightful discussions and guidance on various life issues. Fr. Blasius Tete, the animator of the session, addressed critical topics that resonate deeply with the participants’ daily lives, including:
- Childhood and Family: The importance of a nurturing environment for a child’s holistic development.
- Teenage and Family: Navigating the challenges of adolescence with the support and understanding of family.
- Adulthood and Family: Recognizing the value of family bonds as one transitions into adulthood.
- Infatuation, Friendship, and Study: Understanding emotional boundaries and focusing on education as the foundation for a stable future.
- Emotional Hygiene and Self-Care: Teaching the girls to manage emotions and prioritize their mental well-being.
- “Hormones, Genes, and Behaviour” explores how biological factors influence how we think, feel, and act.
- Safe Migration: Empowering the girls with knowledge about the dangers of unsafe migration and how to protect themselves when seeking opportunities away from home.
Throughout the session, the girls engaged with Fr. Blasius in open discussions, gaining valuable insights into building a supportive family environment and making informed life decisions.
The campaign also emphasized the need for Safe Migration practices, ensuring that the participants are equipped with essential knowledge to prevent the risks associated with unsafe travel for work or education. As many young people face migration challenges, Fr. Blasius shed light on how to stay safe while pursuing better opportunities.
At the conclusion of the event, the girls and the animator gathered for a group photo, marking the end of a productive and meaningful campaign. This experience not only provided them with guidance for their upcoming exams but also instilled in them a sense of belonging, self-worth, and future aspirations.
The YaR Campaign continues to play a vital role in uplifting and supporting at-risk youth, particularly girls, as they navigate through life’s challenges with the hope of building a brighter future.
Good initiative, but they should change the name of the programme. It has a negative connotation
I agree with Chhotebhai.Such programme needs to be organised also for the religious congregations dioceses where religious bring poor tribal girls from Orissa Jharkhand Chattisgarh to work in their convents religious houses etc.What could be done for their upliftment also needs to be considered.