Celebrating the Impact of Abhaya: Felicitation Ceremony Marks the Completion of 70 Empowering Sessions

A heartfelt felicitation ceremony was held to mark the successful completion of 70 empowering sessions under Project Abhaya, reaching 196 girls across two schools in Vadodara. The event was graced by Mr. A.P. Chhabra (Head – CSR, L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions), Ms. Sonkee Shah (CEO – ARCH Foundation), and Mr. Anil Gidwani (HR & ESC, L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions), along with school principals, teachers, and enthusiastic beneficiaries. All participating girls received certificates of appreciation, while winners of the "I Am Abhaya" poster-making competition were celebrated with trophies for their creative expression. A moving testimonial from a student of Navjivan High School underscored the training’s lasting impact. The ceremony also honoured the dedicated trainers with mementoes, recognizing their vital role in nurturing safer, stronger, and more confident young women.

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The Abhaya workshops have truly changed my life. I learned so many important things that no one had taught us before. The self-defense sessions made me feel strong and confident in protecting myself. Social grace and etiquette taught me how to present myself, speak with respect, and carry myself with dignity. I finally understood why menstrual health and hygiene are so important, and now I can take care of myself better. The cyber safety training was eye-opening—it showed us how to stay safe online, which is so important these days. And learning about financial literacy gave me a new dream: to be independent and smart with money. When I received my appreciation certificate at the ceremony, I felt proud of everything I had learned. I’m so thankful for this opportunity—it’s something I’ll always carry with me."

Kinu Kapadiya, Standard: 11th

School: Navjivan High School

The Abhaya initiative has brought immense value to our school and students. Covering critical areas such as self-defense, social grace and etiquette, menstrual health and hygiene, cyber safety, and financial literacy, the sessions have holistically contributed to the growth of our girls. Each topic addressed a real and relevant aspect of their lives, and the trainers ensured the delivery was age-appropriate, engaging, and impactful. The change is visible—not just in how the girls behave, but in how they think. The felicitation ceremony served as a proud milestone, recognizing the dedication of the girls and trainers alike. I extend my sincere gratitude to L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions and ARCH Foundation for their commitment to empowering the next generation."

-Rinkal Sharma, Standard: 11th

School: Lal Bahdur Shahstri vidyalaya