In a continuing effort to promote child safety and awareness, Hamaari Sada Trust organised an impactful awareness session titled “Growing Up Safe: A Guide to Good Touch and Bad Touch” on 2nd August 2025 at its Rising Skill Development Centre. The session aimed to educate young students about personal safety, bodily autonomy, and the importance of speaking up against inappropriate behaviour.
The session was led by Shreya Shahi, a Master’s student at Jamia Millia Islamia and an active youth leader, along with Md. Alfaz Khan, a dedicated social worker and motivational speaker. Both speakers have been actively involved in youth education and social awareness campaigns.
The event was hosted under the guidance of Mohd. Irshad Alam, founder of Hamaari Sada Trust, who regularly initiates such awareness programs on issues that directly affect the lives of students. He warmly welcomed the guests and inaugurated the session with a message of empowerment and vigilance.
Shreya Shahi began the session with a strong and clear message to the children:
“If someone makes you uncomfortable, say ‘NO’ loudly!”
She explained the concept of good touch and bad touch through relatable and age-appropriate examples:
A good touch, she said, could be a warm hug from a mother or a pat on the back from a teacher in appreciation.
A doctor’s touch is appropriate only during medical treatment and in the presence of a guardian.
Importantly, she clarified that bad touch awareness is not limited to girls — boys also need to understand and recognize inappropriate behavior. She warned that sometimes the person responsible for a bad touch could be someone familiar, such as a relative, school van driver, or neighbor.
In such situations, she stressed:
“Say ‘NO’ loudly, move away, find a safe place, and inform someone you trust — like your mother, father, grandmother, or grandfather.”
She also introduced the students to the Child Helpline number – 1098, encouraging them to seek help whenever needed.
During the interactive session, Ayanshi, a girl student of Class 6, confidently came forward and shared what she had learned, inspiring her classmates to speak up and stay alert.
Md. Alfaz Khan, in his address, encouraged the children to be strong and aware:
“Always focus on your education, raise your voice against wrong behaviour, and help build a safe and respectful society.”
Additionally, team member Tarannum Khursheed addressed the girls specifically, urging them to be brave, trust their instincts, and never hesitate to raise their voice if they ever feel unsafe.
The session proved to be an important step toward empowering children with the knowledge, confidence, and courage to protect themselves and respect others’ boundaries — regardless of gender.
At the conclusion of the session, students expressed gratitude for the informative discussion. A group photograph with the guest speakers was taken, followed by the distribution of sweets among the children. Founder Mohd. Irshad Alam extended his heartfelt thanks to all participants, reaffirming the Trust’s commitment to child rights and safety education.