Summary of the Saraswati Educational Society (SES) Annual Report 2023-2024
Overview:
Saraswati Educational Society (SES) is a non-governmental organization in India, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and crisis intervention. Operating for over 24 years, SES has impacted socio-economically vulnerable groups, enhancing their quality of life.
Key Programs and Achievements:
1. Healthcare Initiatives:
- Substance Abuse Prevention: SES implemented community-based interventions for adolescents at risk of substance abuse in East Delhi, impacting over 400 children.
- HIV/AIDS Awareness: Targeted interventions in Delhi’s communities provided education, counseling, and healthcare support to vulnerable populations, including MSMs (Men Having Sex with Men) and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
2. Education and Empowerment:
- Remedial Education: SES provided bridge courses and English-speaking programs to children from underprivileged backgrounds, helping over 100 children.
- Vocational Training: Women in East Delhi received training in tailoring and beauty culture, improving their employment prospects and social status.
- Menstrual Health and Hygiene Campaign: SES conducted extensive campaigns in East Delhi to educate over 2,000 women and girls about menstrual hygiene, distributing sanitary napkins and promoting health awareness.
3. Crisis Response and Legal Support:
- Rape Crisis Cells (RCC): SES, in collaboration with the Delhi Women Commission, provided legal and psychological support to rape victims through a network of advocates in Delhi.
- Crisis Intervention Centre: SES operated centers to support victims of sexual violence, handling over 26,500 cases.
- Mahila Panchayat: SES empowered women in East Delhi by forming panchayats that addressed domestic violence and provided legal counseling.
4. Environmental and Social Campaigns:
- Environmental Education: SES organized workshops on waste management, rainwater harvesting, and vermicomposting in schools, fostering environmental awareness among students.
- Campaign Against Child Marriage: SES collaborated with Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation to raise awareness and combat child marriage in East Delhi.
- Road Safety Programs: Awareness sessions were conducted in schools to educate students on road safety.
5. Community Support and Government Schemes:
- Social Protection Schemes: SES facilitated access to government benefits like Aadhar cards, pensions, and health insurance for over 720 beneficiaries, helping them leverage social protection schemes.
- Outreach and Impact:SES’s initiatives reached over 1.42 lakh individuals, providing essential services and advocating for the rights and well-being of marginalized communities across Delhi.
This summary encapsulates SES’s multifaceted efforts in healthcare, education, legal support, and environmental sustainability, reflecting their commitment to societal upliftment and community empowerment.