Strategic Coordination Meeting Strengthens Rehabilitation Support for Child Marriage Survivors in Keonjhar
Keonjhar : As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen rehabilitation and social reintegration of child marriage survivors, Humara Bachpan Trust (HBT) organized a Strategic Coordination Meeting on Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration for Child Marriage Survivors on 25th March 2026 at the Darbar Hall, Collectorate, Keonjhar.
The programme witnessed the participation of 63 stakeholders, including 50 child marriage survivors, creating a platform for dialogue, planning, and convergence among key departments and service providers.
Humara Bachpan Trust has been actively working in Keonjhar district under the Just Rights for Children (JRC) programme, in partnership with the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF), focusing on the prevention of child marriage and strengthening support systems for vulnerable children and adolescents.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Ms. Sonali Dash (CWC), Ms. Prashmi Senapati (DCPU), Mr. Srikant Behera (District Education Officer), Ms. Ranita Das (DSWO), and Mr. Abhishek Chakra (Skill Development Officer). The discussion focused on coordinated actions for education, protection, and livelihood support for survivors.
A major outcome of the meeting was the preparation of 50 individual coordinated action plans for each children. These plans were submitted during the programme to the concerned government departments, including DCPU and Skill Development authorities, to ensure continued education, skill training, and livelihood opportunities for each child.
To support their immediate needs and encourage continued engagement, Humara Bachpan Trust also distributed kits to all 50 survivors, including essential educational materials.
The meeting served as an important step towards institutional convergence and long-term rehabilitation planning, ensuring that survivors are not only protected but also supported to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
This initiative reflects a strong commitment by all stakeholders to move beyond prevention and focus on sustainable rehabilitation and social reintegration of child marriage survivors in Keonjhar.
