Under the 'Garima' project, street plays by Sankalp Ek Prayas Sanstha raise awareness across 250 villages, using local language and culture to deliver impactful, relatable messages to rural communities.
PROJECT GARIMA
The Dignity of the Village, the Identity of Every Life
The Garima Project run by Sankalp Ek Prayas is a dedicated and empowering initiative aimed at making women, adolescents, boys and girls living in rural areas aware of their rights, health, hygiene and education. This project is not limited to spreading awareness, but it is a campaign of social change, which is working towards realizing the concept of ‘Adarsh Bal Gram’.
We believe that when the most vulnerable and neglected section of the society – especially rural adolescents – can confidently express their views, know their rights and start taking responsibility for their body, mind and future, only then can the foundation of a strong and sensitive society be laid.
Under the Garima Project, we go from village to village and organize awareness workshops, health and hygiene dialogues, self-defense training, open talks on adolescent health, and sessions related to rights-based education. Not only children, but women, teachers, parents and panchayat representatives also actively participate in these activities. Our aim is that every village becomes a safe, educated and respectful environment, where every child, be it a boy or a girl, can move forward with dignity. This project gives birth to the thought where change does not remain only as a slogan, but makes its place in every home, every school and every mind.
Garima is a symbol of our collective efforts; it is a spark that is spreading as a ray of light for change in rural India.
Voices of Dignity
Empowering Women, Engaging Communities, Building Equality
At the heart of GARIMA initiative lies a safe and sensitive platform where women can speak openly and confidently. Led by trained local leaders known as Garima Didis, the program fosters trust through cultural understanding and shared experiences. Group discussions and interactive workshops become spaces for learning, storytelling, and support. By involving men and the wider community, the initiative promotes a more inclusive dialogue on gender equality — one rooted in respect, awareness, and collective progress.
Impact That Resonates
The GARIMA initiative has sparked real change — empowering women, nurturing local leadership, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering community-wide support for gender equality.
- Confidence and leadership skills have increased among teenage girls.
- There has been a decline in the rates of child marriage, domestic violence and school dropout.
- Women are now participating more actively in panchayat and village level decisions.
- Taboo topics like menstruation, education and health are now being discussed openly.
GARIMA INITIATIVES - Gaurav aur Sammaan
Voices of Strength and Dignity from Within the Community
GARIMA is a community-driven initiative that creates safe spaces for women to voice their thoughts, lead with confidence, and inspire change. Through the guidance of Garima Didis, group-based learning, and inclusive participation, the initiative nurtures dignity, equality, and empowerment at the grassroots level.