Sutanutir Sakhya, an organization, founded in 2002, works to promote women’s rights, leadership, and empowerment through campaigns and community activities. Sutanutir Sakhya primarily works on three thematic issues like ending gender violence and fostering legal and constitutional rights, health and nutrition awareness, vocational skill building for economic empowerment of women. We are also dedicated to empower adolescent youth through holistic development.

 Participant Organizations and Attendees:
 Sutanutir Sakhya: Madhupurna Ghosh, Sukalpita Roy, Jayeeta Chakraborty
 WIF: Madhumita Ghosh, Barnali Nandy, Amrita Das, Pallabi Koley, Priyanka Singha, Mouli Das
 Anjali: Diya Das, Manjima Chatterjee
 Talash Society: Dipa Agarwal, Bipa Poddar
 Jabala: Chandrayee Pal
 WBVHA: Smriti Basu,  Mrinal Mistry

From October 22-24, 2024, Sutanutir Sakhya hosted a transformative Training of Trainers (TOT) session in Madhyamgram, focusing on empowering child welfare advocates. Facilitated by expert trainer Mrs. Nabina Banerjee, the three-day event emphasized equipping participants with a deeper understanding of child protection schemes, laws, and practical approaches to rehabilitation.

Highlights of the Session
The training delved into key topics such as Mission Vatsalya, the Juvenile Justice Act, and the POCSO Act, offering insights into child protection committees, age-specific developmental needs, child rights, and legal frameworks. Representatives from leading organizations, including WIF, Anjali, Talash Society, Jabala, and WBVHA, collaborated with Sutanutir Sakhya’s team, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Key Takeaways

 Mission Vatsalya: Insights into government schemes supporting vulnerable children.
 Child Rights: Interactive discussions on survival, development, protection, and participation
rights.
 Legal Frameworks: Understanding laws against child marriage, child labor, and child abuse.

 Practical Activities: Group exercises on age-specific child needs and community-level child protection strategies.

Participants left with enhanced knowledge, actionable strategies, and a renewed commitment to child welfare. This initiative underscores Sutanutir Sakhya’s dedication to empowering frontline advocates
and creating safer, supportive environments for children in need.

Outcomes
The TOT session successfully equipped participants with an in-depth understanding of child protection schemes, laws, and practices. The hands-on group activities encouraged participants to actively engage with the content, facilitating practical learning. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants appreciating the interactive nature of the sessions and the opportunity to collaborate with professionals from various organizations.

Conclusion
This TOT session was a significant step toward empowering advocates and caregivers in the child welfare field. With a comprehensive understanding of Mission Vatsalya, child protection laws, and practical group activities, participants left with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to supporting children in their communities. Sutanutir Sakhya’s dedication to building knowledge and capacity among child welfare professionals highlights the importance of equipping those on the front lines with the skills to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.