The launch of She Shine at CHAHAK centers in Vikaspuri and Bindapur in January 2026 marked a meaningful step toward empowering adolescent girls through education, awareness, and self-expression.

Beginning with sessions on the importance of education, girls from the community explored what learning means to them: independence, dignity, and opportunity, while engaging in open discussions, reflections, and personal pledges toward their dreams. Participation grew steadily across subsequent sessions, with leadership workshops in February encouraging girls to find their voice, challenge norms, and recognize their own agency. In April, a nutrition session connected health with daily habits, equipping them with practical knowledge on well-being during adolescence. And, in May a session on health and hygiene was implemented. The months of July and August saw sessions on Safety and Vocational Training being conducted. With each session, She Shine is building safe, supportive spaces where girls feel heard, informed, and empowered, taking confident steps toward shaping their own futures.

Project implemented  by Arunima Active, Kolkata

Arunima Active is a Centre for Training, Integration & Vocational Education. The Summer Camp is one of the organisation’s flagship activities, designed to promote inclusion, mainstreaming, socialisation, behavioural development, and confidence-building through an enjoyable and enriching 10-day experience.

While the primary focus of the camp is on children with disabilities, mainstream children from different schools across Kolkata also participate. This provides children with opportunities to interact, learn from one another, build friendships, and experience the value of inclusion in a natural and joyful environment.

The 10-day camp is filled with a variety of creative and engaging activities. Children participate in songs, rhythm and music sessions, skits, creative activities, and group performances. At the end of the camp, they present a short cultural program, showcasing the skills and confidence they have developed through days of practice and teamwork.

The mothers of the participating children are also encouraged to take an active role in the camp. They contribute by presenting songs, dances, and other cultural programs, making the camp a celebration that brings children, parents, and facilitators together.

The Summer Camp began in 2018 and has continued to grow and evolve each year. New activities are introduced, giving children opportunities to explore their creativity, discover new interests, and engage meaningfully with others.

The camp is eagerly awaited by children and parents alike. Each year, the days are filled with fun, friendship, creativity, participation, and a strong sense of achievement, making the Summer Camp a much-loved and meaningful initiative.