Summary

Arpan is a globally recognized, award-winning NGO working towards the elimination of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in India. Based in Mumbai, Arpan is India’s largest NGO providing CSA Prevention and Intervention services for both children and adults. As a critical stakeholder for state and non-state actors, Arpan is a leading voice in the space of CSA and uses advocacy and research to push for policy and systemic change at the local, state, and national levels. Since 2007, Arpan has impacted over 1.6 million (16 lakh) children and adults and has received 6 National and 2 International Awards, including the WISE Award and the C. Henry Kempe Award. More details are available at www.arpan.org.in

Causes Working On

Arpan’s key project is educating children and adolescents (age 4 years to 15) about personal safety in schools so that they can identify and seek help in an unsafe situation. We recently launched www.arpanelearn.com, a free e-learning portal for children with structured online courses so that all the course content traditionally delivered in the classroom is now delivered online. Alongside Personal Safety Education (PSE), Arpan also trains and empowers teachers, parents with knowledge, attitude and skills to prevent and deal with Child Sexual Abuse and uses advocacy and research to push for policy and systemic change.

Awards & Certifications

• ‘India’s top 50 Covid Leaders’ August-2021

  World Economic Forum and Covid Response Alliance F

  Since the start of the pandemic in India in March 2020, Arpan, through its various initiatives, has distributed over 12,200 units of grocery kits totalling 184 tonnes that have reached over 61,000 beneficiaries residing in the most marginalised communities in Mumbai. The organisation has also provided mental health support to over 4,400 people to overcome stress, anxiety and depression. As the second wave hit the city, 20 oxygen concentrators and other medical equipment were also provided to Government and private hospitals. In August 2021, Arpan has been chosen as ‘India’s top 50 Covid Leaders’ by the World Economic Forum and Covid Response Alliance For Social Entrepreneurs. Arpan remains committed to be in the frontline of India’s fight against Covid-19. covid relief.

• WISE Award, 2019August-2019

  Qatar Foundation (QF)

  The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of the Qatar Foundation (QF), identifies and promotes six outstanding, innovative educational models for their creative approach, their positive contribution, and their potential for scalability and adaptability. Arpan’s Personal Safety Education Programme is among the six WISE Awards winners this year. Pooja Taparia, CEO of Arpan, stated: “We are honoured to win the WISE Award, 2019. This recognition will bring immense credibility to our impactful work and help us build global partnerships to scale our work.”