The Girls Support Center (GSC) recognizes the need for a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable girls, teenage mothers, and at-risk youth. Our Social Support & Rehabilitation program focuses on restoring dignity, hope, and self-reliance through the following interventions:
1. Temporary Shelter & Safe Spaces
- Providing emergency shelter for teenage mothers, abused girls, and victims of gender-based violence.
- Establishing a Girls’ Safe Haven to offer a secure environment for rehabilitation and empowerment.
- Ensuring access to basic needs such as food, clothing, medical care, and hygiene essentials.
2. Counseling & Mental Health Support
- Offering psychosocial counseling to teenage mothers and survivors of abuse.
- Training peer mentors to support fellow girls through trauma healing.
- Conducting group therapy sessions to rebuild confidence and self-esteem.
3. Life Skills & Behavioral Change Programs
- Training on decision-making, self-defense, and assertiveness to help girls stand up against abuse.
- Educating on gender roles, relationships, and safe practices to prevent further exploitation.
- Engaging reformed victims as role models to mentor and inspire other girls.
4. Reintegration into Education & Society
- Supporting school re-entry for teenage mothers and school dropouts.
- Providing scholarships and sponsorships for disadvantaged girls.
- Partnering with schools and communities to create support networks that encourage girls to continue education.
5. Economic Empowerment for Self-Reliance
- Offering vocational training in tailoring, hairdressing, baking, and crafts.
- Establishing women-led savings and investment groups for economic sustainability.
- Providing startup kits and capital to trained beneficiaries for small business ventures.
6. Advocacy & Community Engagement
- Organizing community dialogues on child protection, sexual violence, and early marriage prevention.
- Working with local authorities and organizations to create policies that support at-risk girls.
- Raising awareness through radio, social media, and community outreach programs.
7. Establishment of a Girls’ Rehabilitation & Training Center (Future Plan)
- Constructing a fully equipped rehabilitation and training center for rescued girls.
- Developing income-generating projects (e.g., agriculture, textile, and handicrafts) to sustain beneficiaries.
- Offering long-term support programs for survivors, ensuring they are fully reintegrated into society.
These services aim to break the cycle of abuse, poverty, and gender inequality, giving vulnerable girls a second chance at life. GSC is committed to ensuring that no girl is left behind.