Empowering Victims of Torture: Events & Activities
Tracking our journey in strengthening victim support through capacity building, psychosocial care, and legal assistance across Varanasi and Koderma.
Project Goal
Empower victims of torture by enhancing support services through capacity building, psychosocial care, and legal assistance using technology and community solutions.
Project Locations
Operating in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Koderma, Jharkhand to serve marginalized communities across both regions.
Our Approach
Leveraging technology, research, and community-based solutions for sustainable impact and holistic survivor recovery.
Expected Impact
Creating lasting change through comprehensive support systems that address both immediate needs and long-term rehabilitation.
Project Timeline 2025
Ongoing & Core Project Activities
Our comprehensive approach focuses on four main content areas to ensure holistic support for survivors.
Peer Support & Capacity Building
Strengthening community networks and building survivor capacity through training and digital platforms.
Key Components
- Development of interactive ICT platform Connect+
- Comprehensive training sessions for victims
- Trauma-informed counseling services
Legal Empowerment & Tools
Ensuring justice through legal interventions and developing assessment tools for victim-centric services.
Key Components
- Collaboration with legal professionals
- Organizational and individual assessment tools
- Advocacy for compensation and legal redress
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Helping victims process trauma and rebuild self-worth through therapeutic interventions.
Key Components
- Testimony therapy sessions
- Peer and family counseling
- Community reintegration support
Knowledge Generation
Conducting research and disseminating findings to improve victim support services globally.
Key Components
- Effectiveness studies of support services
- Academic and policy publications
- Workshops, webinars, and training manuals
Connect+ Platform Progress
Our ICT-based platform creating safe spaces for victims to share stories and access support.
Key Achievements & Events (January–July 2025)
Significant milestones and impactful activities achieved in the first half of 2025.
Platform Planning & Design Workshop
Workshop conducted with survivors, legal experts, and mental health professionals to design the Connect+ platform.
Survivor Beta Onboarding
47 survivors from Dalit, Muslim, and Adivasi communities trained and onboarded onto Connect+ platform.
Professional Network Creation
14 professionals including lawyers, counselors, and social workers onboarded to provide expert support.
Pilot Testing Sessions
Two pilot test sessions conducted with 20 survivors, gathering valuable feedback for platform improvement.
Cumulative Impact (2017-2025)
Workshops & Webinars
Educational initiatives focusing on digital literacy, trauma care, and survivor rights awareness.
Upcoming Workshops
Digital Literacy Training
Comprehensive training program to equip survivors with digital skills for accessing online support and resources.
Trauma Care Workshop
Specialized workshop for mental health professionals on trauma-informed care and counseling techniques.
Survivor Rights Awareness
Educational sessions on legal rights, compensation procedures, and accessing government support schemes.
Completed Events
Trauma-First Aid Training
Workshop for field staff on trauma-first aid, active listening, and empathetic care techniques.
Assessment Tools Training
Training session for frontline workers on ethical interviewing and data protection protocols.
Supervision & Orientation Workshop
Planning, monitoring, and evaluation workshop for project staff and coordinators.
Monthly Webinar Series
Regular online sessions covering various aspects of survivor support and rights awareness.
Upcoming Events & Targets
Major events and targets planned for August to December 2025 to expand our impact.
Official Platform Launch
Official launch and outreach event for the Connect+ ICT-based Survivor Support Platform.
Survivor Onboarding Expansion
Target to onboard 100 additional survivors onto the Connect+ platform for expanded support access.
Testimony Collection Drive
Comprehensive drive to collect and document 150 survivor testimonies for advocacy and research.
2025 Year-End Targets
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Visual Gallery & Recognitions
Capturing moments from our field activities, ceremonies, and recognition events.
Event Gallery
Testimonial Therapy Session
Testimonial therapy provided to a survivor of police torture, facilitating healing through shared experiences.
Field Staff Engagement
Our staff and therapists engaging with survivors of police torture and organized violence in community settings.
Survivors Seeking Redress
Survivors assembled to share their sufferings and seek redress through collective advocacy and support.
Healing through Honour Ceremony
Ceremony of truth, tears, and testimony transforming pain into empowerment and community healing.
Compassionate Advocacy
Direct engagement with affected families, showing hope, humanity, and commitment to healing.
Reintegration Ceremonies
Community ceremonies celebrating survivor reintegration and honoring their journey to recovery.
Awards & Recognitions
Health Icon Awards 2025
Recognized for excellence in integrating justice and public health approaches in victim support.
Youth Leadership Selection
Law intern selected for May 18 Academy in South Korea, representing youth engagement in human rights.