Hello Everyone !
My name is Champa, and I am 13 years old. I study in the local school in our village. Before the “Humari Awaz Suno” campaign came to our school, I didn’t understand much about gender equality. I always thought that girls were supposed to stay at home and do chores, while boys went out to work or study. But after the RSKS India team came to our school, everything changed.
The team first conducted a workshop where we learned about gender equality. They used flipcharts and told us stories about girls and boys who could do the same things—study, play, work, and dream. I was surprised to learn that boys and girls can be equal in everything. For example, girls can also be doctors, engineers, and teachers, just like boys. The stories inspired me a lot, and I started to think about my own dreams and how I want to become something important when I grow up.
After the workshop, we were divided into five groups, and each group was given drawing sheets. We had to draw something that showed our idea of gender equality. At first, I didn’t know what to draw, but then I remembered the story of a girl who became a teacher. I drew a picture of a girl teaching in a classroom, just like the teacher in our school. I wanted everyone to know that girls can be teachers, doctors, or whatever they dream of. When I showed my drawing to the group, I felt proud. All my friends had different ideas, too. One girl drew a picture of boys and girls playing sports together, while another girl drew a woman working in the fields with her husband. We all shared our drawings with the class and talked about what gender equality meant to us.
The next part of the campaign was a public rally in our village. We marched through the streets holding posters with messages about gender equality. I was nervous at first, but when I saw all my friends walking with me, I felt strong. We were shouting slogans like “Boys and girls are equal!” and “Let girls dream big!” Our village people watched us, and I could see they were surprised. I felt proud that I was part of something so important.
We also signed a petition to always support gender equality, and I felt happy to pledge to stand up for girls like me. In the “My Selfie” part of the campaign, each of us held a sign with a message about gender equality. My message said, “Girls can do anything!” I took a picture with my friends, and it was so much fun.
At the end of the day, all the children were given chocolates, colors, and pens as rewards. I was so happy and excited, but what made me the happiest was knowing that I learned something so important. I now believe that girls and boys should have the same chances in life. Thanks to the “Humari Awaz Suno” campaign, I feel stronger and more confident to chase my dreams. I will always remember this day and share what I learned with everyone around me.