Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 28: Two women, one in Srinagar and another in Jammu, are employing unique methods to educate school children about issues related to mental health, disaster management, and gender-based violence.
Syed Areej Safvi, 28, is leaving an impact in Kashmir schools, while Kamaldeep Kour, a science teacher, is making a difference in Jammu.
Areej, an artist by profession, is breathing new life into the traditional art form of Ladi Shah by using it to address modern challenges such as mental health, school safety, and disaster management in various Government-run schools.
Partnering with Education and Livelihood for All (ELFA) International, Areej uses Ladi Shah to raise awareness among students about crucial contemporary issues across 20 districts of J&K.
It is noteworthy that ELFA International launched the School Safety Programme in 2020 to educate students on safety measures.
In Jammu, Kamaldeep Kour is also contributing to the initiative, adopting innovative methods to raise awareness about safety, disaster management, gender-based violence, and mental health.
Her workshops focus on enhancing students’ problem-solving abilities, encouraging critical thinking, and ensuring preparedness through practical exercises such as simulated fire drills.
In Delhi, the non-profit organization SEEDS has enlisted ELFA International as one of the innovators for its ‘climate resilience through innovation’ campaign, titled ‘Flip the Notion.’
Dr. Manu Gupta discussed ELFA International’s School Safety Programme in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting challenges such as a rise in fires due to population growth and unplanned urban development.
It is pertinent to mention here that ELFA International, in collaboration with the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, has organized a training program as part of its ‘Safe and Inclusive Schools Project.’
The primary aim was to create awareness among teachers, enabling them to implement safety measures effectively in their schools and train others.
ELFA’s School Safety Programme spans about 20 districts, offering special training to teachers on addressing topics like gender-based violence and mental health.
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