“A girl child is a pride and the future of the nation. Empowering your girl child means empowering your future.”

 In keeping up with the philosophy of contributing to the society St.Joseph’s Sr.Sec.School, Sector 44 D once again collaborated with GMSSS Dhanas Under ‘Girls India Project’which is actually a brain child of NGO YuvSatta fostering in the expert handholding of Punjab university, wherein 250 Girls of class VI & VII of St. Joseph’s will be working as ‘Schoo Buddies’ with 250 girls of one class junior i.e. Class V & VI of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Village Dhanas, Chandigarh. Plus 25 B.Ed students of Department of Community Education & Disability Studies, Panjab University will be guiding and mentoring 49 differently abled students of Govt.Model Sr. Sec. School, Village Dhanas, Chandigarh. And 50 teachers from all three institutions will be working extra-time to coordinate, train the girl leaders (one girl leader and one teacher for every group of 15 girls) and facilitate smooth functioning of the endeavour which has been started with a vision to augment learning, reduce the mounting disparities,to offer enrichment in the application of life skills and to lead the second sex towards a growth mindset in times ahead..Under this unique project activities like enhancing communication skills and IT skills have been targeted and executed via mentoring of 250 pairs of girls in the first step.

“We are more powerful when we empower each other”

Taking a step ahead in this direction the coveted ‘Youth Parliament webinar-1 was co- organised by St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44D in association with Yuvsatta and GMSSS Dhanas on 3rd July,21,with a motive that working together, pooling our resources and building on our strengths we can accomplish great things, and that if everyone is moving forward together then success takes care of itself.

It proved to be a distinct platform for girls to raise their voice and share their opinions .The webinar began with the welcome address by Girls India Ambassador Ms.Kajal from GMSSS Dhanas.With her inspirational words she gave a beffiting opening and proved that

“A girl with a voice is, by definition a strong girl.”

It was followed by showcasing of inspirational videos on the life history of Arunima Sinha and the girls rights shared by Yuvsatta.The session proceeded with an open session with brief 40 to 50 words comment on aforementioned two videos by all participating girls ministers with two girl ministers buddies in one slot from each school.

The eminent guest speaker of the webinar Mr Ramesh Negi who has been a member of Indian administrative services since 1984 and had made up his mark for initiating various steps for strengthening child rights addressed the girls ministers and stressed on  focusing on revealing the full potential of girls to shape the future of societies, eliminate obstacles, they face and create social awareness on gender equality.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” –Helen Keler

The revered Principal Ms Monica Chawla asserted that it is in our hands to change stereotyped social norms and prejudices that prevent today’s girls from improving themselves in education, sports, arts and science and from turning into tomorrow’s powerful and influential women.She further motivated the girls to follow ‘Three ‘III’s'(Intent, Initiative, Impact’ )to bring a change.

Ms Seema who is at the helm of GMSSS Dhanas focused on revealing the full potential of girls to shape the future of societies. She further added that in order to make the change we need, it is of great significance that we discuss the issues concerning the realisation of full and equal right for girls and continue launching projects to attract public attention and raise due awareness to support tomorrow successful women. Our proud partner Mr Pramod ,who has always been a sturdy bed rock for all the social activities motivated all the girls to bring about the required behavioural change to make this programme a huge success.