In 2014, Leher began work in preventive child protection in communities in Madhubani, Bihar, with the belief that families and communities care for their children. They do want a better life for their children and would take actions to protect them if provided with the right support and options to do things differently.
In 2015, while we were travelling through several villages of Madhubani this faith was validated and we were encouraged with what we observed- against all odds community members are creating the space to take actions for the safety and protection of their children.
In 2020, the faith was further validated when we moved closer to our vision of creating an ecosystem where caring families, alert communities and a responsive government work together to ensure rights and protection for every child.
Going deep into memory, we share some field diaries as old as 2015 that couldn’t be more relevant in Pandemic Times.
1. “As Facilitators Of Social Change, We Need To Slow Down A Little, Pressurise Our Colleagues a Little Less.”
2.“The (VCPC) Committee Is Beginning To Look To Find Answers To Questions That Are Key To Them Being Able To Care For And Protect Their Children.”
3.“I Have Never Been To School And I Cannot Read Or Write. But I Am Ready To Speak Up For The Children Of My Village.”
4.“We Often Criticise Frontline Workers Without Understanding The Limitations Within Which They Function.
5. “They Understand The Feelings Of Trust and Oneness That Must Come To Children Groups As They Begin To Move Forward.”
6. To Children As Change-Makers!
