Jidnyasa (Curiosity) is our project which offers solutions to the questions adolescents have about their body, their physiological and psychology, the stress that they face, and help them understand their raging hormones. On the threshold of adulthood, these in-between years are difficult for all, but especially more so for those from broken or violent families. We provide a platform to openly discuss stress, morality, gender equality, gender sensitivity, sex, sexuality, career options and future plans.
The program started in 1996 by the conveners:
- Late Hemant Karkare, IPS, Mumbai police
- Dr. Anand Nadkarni, Institute for Psychological Health
- Ms. Jyoti Mhapsekar, Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Sharada Sathe, Late Vidya Bal, Late Hemant karkare, Jyoti Mhapsekar
Celebrating twenty years of our magazine Lalkari and a decade of Jidnyasa in 2006
We offer training to teachers / parents / volunteers focused on the holistic development of all teenagers. The complete program runs of 18 hours and the 6 modules are:
- Adolescent Age – Changing Me
- Stress Management – Coping with Stress
- Value Education – Giving Meaning to life
- Vocational Guidance – Choosing A Destiny
- Risk of Addiction – How to Say No
- Sexuality Education – Anatomy, Physiology & Values in Sexual Behaviour
Salient features
- Jidnyasa is a unique and innovative program for adolescents and runs mostly for children from lower income groups.
- The modules are based on gender justice principles and so the syllabus is same for both girls and boys.
- 600 communicators have been trained to conduct sessions for school-goers.
- Jidnyasa is available in a book form.
- Braille edition of Jidnyasa has been prepared by National Association for the Blind, India. (NAB)
Talk to us about our consultancy/ training of trainers services for Jidnyasa with our team at 07722039851
