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🌟 The Give team had the privilege of visiting Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan to witness the impact of your generous contributions. Your support has truly made a remarkable difference, and we're thrilled to share some heartwarming insights from the visit. 🙌😊

Field Visit Date: 18/12/2023

Field Visit by: Akanksha Singh, Give.do team

Visit Summary:

We first visited Guria's office in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where the team briefed us on their operations. Following that, we had an extensive discussion with Ajeet Singh, Guria's founder, covering everything from the organization's inception to its current growth, dedicated to rescuing girls in need and breaking societal barriers. While in office, we also we also met six teenage beneficiaries whose lives had been transformed by Guria's efforts—they are now aspiring to pursue education and achieve their dreams.

Later, we spoke with the project team and extended team members about their challenging yet determined approach to rescuing children and girls in difficult circumstances. They also shared their experience of times when rescue operations faced difficulties due to limited resources, time constraints, intervention of cops, etc., but their commitment to each rescue remained unwavering. After each rescue, Guria ensured that the beneficiary is safe, away from trauma, and learning better in life. They always kept a check on them. We also learned about the threats and challenges Guria encounters, including instances of attacks and difficulties in obtaining testimonies from beneficiaries due to external pressures. It was interesting to see a small courtroom in the office to prepare beneficiaries for their court proceedings. 

We also interacted with the legal team, who highlighted the challenges faced while supporting the victims within their circumstances. Ensuring the safety of beneficiaries and helping them understand the law and testimonies is paramount; empowering them to stay resilient throughout the process is crucial. Guria offer therapy sessions and music classes, to create a space safe for these young girls and women.

Later in the evening, we visited Guria's center in Varanasi's main red-light area where beneficiaries and their children also come. We observed the children receiving a comprehensive array of offerings - including education, extracurricular classes, games, vocational training, and other avenues to nurture their talents. Every day, the children received meals and followed a set routine. The center was well-secured with a locked main gate, and a Guria team member visited daily. Annu, the center's caretaker, remained a constant presence, always there to ensure the children's safety and well-being. The center has a capacity of 300 children. It was intriguing to see these children with such amazing optimism and talent!

Donate now and rescue more young girls from forced prostitution, empowering them to reclaim their lives and build a bright future. ✨🌟

Your funds have contributed to the rescue and rehabilitation of the minor girls and women of Uttar Pradesh who were forced into prostitution.

Guria has managed to do astounding work to ensure the safety of our beneficiaries as well as serve justice to their abusers. This work includes -

1. Legal aid to survivors of sex trafficking
2. Sensitivity training with police, activists, other concerned NGOs etc
3. Awareness campaigns
4. Witness protection
5. Livelihood protection to survivors

We have even contributed to the record capture of 41 traffickers in a single case, making it possibly the largest ever conviction of this sort in the world, as highlighted in the US TIP report, 2022.

We need your continued support to get justice for these victims of sexual abuse, torture, and other loathsome acts. Please donate now to put the perpetrators of these heinous crimes behind bars and give their victims a second chance at life.