Day Highlights……

Interactive Discussion:
A thoughtful dialogue was held on the Fundamental Rights, Duties, and the significance of Constitutional values in our daily lives.

Community Kitchen (Sajha Chulha):
Youth participants took the lead in setting up a shared community kitchen. They brought grains, vegetables, spices, and dry wood from their homes and cooked together—breaking all barriers of caste, religion, and gender. Sharing this collectively cooked meal fostered a strong sense of unity and cooperation.

Flame of Change:
Through a symbolic activity, each participant lit a piece of wood, contributing to a collective “Flame of Change,” symbolizing their commitment to building a better and more just society.

The programme aimed to strengthen young people’s understanding of secularism, unity, and brotherhood, while nurturing leadership qualities among them. We are delighted that the event succeeded in achieving these objectives! Let us all embrace the values enshrined in our Constitution and work together to build a just, inclusive, and harmonious society.

Our team members Anil and Suraj are currently on a fact-finding mission to Sonbhadra. During the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, we discovered that several Dharikar camp dwellers in Varanasi — originally from the Sonbhadra region — have not received their SIR forms, nor any information about the need to update their documents.

Many of them are unable to read or write, and without clear guidance they risk being left out of the voter registration process entirely.

To address this, Asian Bridge India has formed a small support team dedicated to helping illiterate and unhoused community members living on the streets of Varanasi. The team provides information, accompanies people through the required steps, and helps them either register as new voters or update their existing voter IDs.

Ensuring that everyone can exercise their democratic rights is at the heart of this effort.

The programme marked the beginning of the 16-Day Campaign and aimed to orient both youth and their parents about its purpose. It also sought to develop a deeper understanding among participants regarding the violence and discrimination faced by women in society.

As part of the session, Asian Bridge India’s video “Meri Raatein Meri Sadke” was screened to raise awareness about different forms of violence. Participants gained clarity on various types of violence—physical, mental and emotional, economic, and sexual. The video further helped them understand the everyday challenges and violence experienced by women, encouraging meaningful reflection and dialogue.

A total of 46 young participants (19 boys and 27 girls) took part with great enthusiasm. Through quiz rounds and discussions on education, health, social roles, and equality, the event encouraged reflection and teamwork among boys and girls.

The activity created a positive space for learning and dialogue, reinforcing the message of equal opportunities and shared growth.

The health camp provided much-needed medical services to women from the Nomadic (Nat) community, many of whom rarely have access to preventive healthcare. More than 50 women underwent health checkups, and blood samples were collected from 40 participants for further screening.

This initiative marks an important step towards promoting women’s health awareness, early detection of cervical cancer, and linking marginalized women to essential health services.

Asian Bridge India (ABI) expresses gratitude to Udaan Nat Community and Shivpur Sangam Hospital, and all supporting partners for their contribution to making this health initiative a success.

The initiative aimed to challenge these inequalities by creating space for girls to explore their talents freely and confidently. It emphasized that equal opportunities in all areas, including sports, are essential to achieving true gender equality. With this belief, Asian Bridge India continues its mission: “We are committed to change — to building a society where girls have every opportunity to rise and thrive.”

The message was clear: “Sport has no gender — equal opportunity is everyone’s right.” Through this initiative, ABI sought to raise awareness about gender-based inequality in recreational spaces and to create a culture where sports are inclusive, empowering, and accessible to all. With the belief that change begins with awareness, Asian Bridge India remains committed to creating platforms that awaken minds and inspire action.