Author: stopglobalmovement

 On the 4^th of February, 2025, STOP was invited by the British High Commission for a consular reception. STOP was represented by Smritikana Gosh Paul, Senior Programme Manager, and Narayani Bhattacharya, Documentation Officer. The representatives established long standing networks and contacts with many civil bodies gathered in the said event. Various delegates from different embassies and prominent people who still help people in distress, especially people suffering from violence and human trafficking. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks from a representative of the British High Commission.

An Effective Communication Workshop, held at STOP’s Tigri Community, on the 14^th of January, 2025, aimed to equip students with vital communication skills through engaging activities. Welcoming an audience of around 30 students from the 6^th to the 9^th class were STOP’s Team members, Sakshi Gaur and Shirine Marian Tigga. It began with an introduction to active listening, where students practiced paraphrasing and participated in the “Sit and Jump” activity to enhance attentiveness. Non-verbal communication was explored next, focusing on body language, gestures, and eye contact. Students enacted scenarios using only non-verbal cues to understand its impact. The final segment emphasized verbal communication, highlighting clarity and relevance. A dialogue exchange activity allowed students to practice concise, dynamic conversations in English. Hands-on activities made the session interactive and educational, fostering a deeper appreciation for effective communication’s role in academic and professional success.

The children of STOP’s Community in Tughlakabad celebrated the Republic Day on the 24th of January, 2025. The pride in their hearts for their country showed bright on their joyful faces!

On the 22nd of January, 2025, STOP collaborated with the VLCC Pitampura Beautician’s and Nutrition’s Teams to give live trainings to the Community women in Tughlakabad. The team of Beauticians gave a day long session on different hairstyling techniques and grooming each hair according to its own unique style, length and texture. An audience of almost 200 women gathered around, eager to watch the experts at work, curating wonderful looks by grooming different types of hair into varied styles. The team of Nutrition Experts took numerous sessions focused upon different diet types, according to each stage of life women go through, like menstruation, pregnancy, etc., as well as the situation(s) they are in, for instance as part of the working population, or as homemakers. They even gave one-to-one counselling sessions for some women. Together, both the Teams handled each and every question from the inquisitive audience not just with answers, but also with live demonstrations and examples.

STOP-VLCC Collaboration

STOP invited many of its survivors to reunite in the office premises on the 3rd of January, 2025. These women shared their journeys, the meanderings they faced to create meaningful lives for themselves, and their expectations and/or wishes for the future.

The spirit of Christmas brought joy and togetherness in our STOP Communities on the 24^th of December, 2024! The celebration was a magical blend of games, lively music, and unforgettable dances, where children let their hearts shine with happiness. Our students turned into Santa Claus for the day, spreading cheer in their festive costumes and embodying the true essence of compassion, kindness, and peace.

An Effective Communication Workshop, held at STOP’s Tughlakabad Community, on the 10^th of December, 2024, aimed to equip students with vital communication skills through engaging activities. Welcoming an audience of around 30 students from the 6^th to the 9^th class were STOP’s Team members, Sakshi Gaur and Shirine Marian Tigga. It began with an introduction to active listening, where students practiced paraphrasing and participated in the “Sit and Jump” activity to enhance attentiveness. Non-verbal communication was explored next, focusing on body language, gestures, and eye contact. Students enacted scenarios using only non-verbal cues to understand its impact. The final segment emphasized verbal communication, highlighting clarity and relevance. A dialogue exchange activity allowed students to practice concise, dynamic conversations in English. Hands-on activities made the session interactive and educational, fostering a deeper appreciation for effective communication’s role in academic and professional success.

On the 22^nd of November, 2024, Gerlinde Ma’am, a long-time supporter of STOP, visited Tughlakabad to engage with the community and staff. Her visit included a series of impactful activities, starting with a meeting with staff at the community center. She then interacted with children from families affected by recent demolitions, offering emotional support and encouragement by listening to their stories and aspirations. She also held an interactive session with 9th standard students, discussing their career goals and sharing insights from her own professional journey. She later participated in a community event at Durga Mata Mandir focused on drug awareness and prevention, organized by Ramola Bhar Charitable Trust and supported by SPYM. Drawing from her experience in addiction recovery, Dr. Gerlinde spoke about using acupuncture as an alternative therapy for drug withdrawal, emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment. Her visit inspired hope and reinforced community collaboration.