DISHA - Empowering Girls for a Better Future

DISHA - Empowering Girls for a Better Future

India is one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world. However, when it comes to gender equality, India ranks poorly on global indicators. According to the UNICEF gender equality report 2018, girls in India face significant challenges, especially during adolescence. There is a need to create platforms for girls to voice their concerns and explore solutions that work for them.


All girls, especially adolescent girls, need platforms to voice the challenges they face in everyday life and explore the solutions that work for them so they can build better futures for themselves and their communities. For this only DISHA is the platform to promote the girl’s position in society to make their living better among society people. its aim is to increase awareness about the necessity of girls’ rights in society.

Objectives:

  • To create awareness among girls about their rights and equip them with the necessary knowledge to stand up for themselves.
  • To provide education and skill development opportunities to help girls become financially independent.
  • To provide legal aid and awareness to girls who are facing discrimination and violence.
  • To provide counseling and rehabilitation services to girls who have experienced trauma or abuse.
  • To provide shelter and health support to girls who are at risk of abuse or exploitation.
  • To promote leadership among girls and encourage them to become agents of change in their communities.