Acid Attack is a heinous crime which is prevalent worldwide. In Today's episode with me is the Co-Founder of Chhanv Foundation, Ashish Shukla who along with Alok Dixit started Stop Acid Attacks Campaign nearly a decade ago. Since then, they have collectively played an integral role in bringing out changes in the legal system, raised voices, fought for justice, gave hope to survivors and their families, got many treated and have empowered the survivors too. They started a conversation that was not even considered before.
Along with him, I have Kunti, Farha and Pramodini, three Acid Attack Survivors, who were attacked at young ages by their husbands and lover. The purpose was to destroy them, but these courageous women are today rising from their burns and working towards achieving their dreams. Their spirit is indeed contagious and their will is unbreakable.
We all can do our part in helping these survivors by:
* Contributing to the Fundraiser and the Foundation
* Empowering the survivors by giving them jobs, teaching them a new skill, assisting them to start their own businesses
Possibilities are endless. Help and support as every bit counts.
https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-sheroes-hangout#:~:text=Thus%20in%202021%2C%20the%20foundation,survivors%20through%20a%20mass%20audience
Thank you all you amazing people.
See you in the next episode, until then remember, our time is limited let’s make the most of it.
Statistics and facts taken from the below sources:
https://www.asti.org.uk/a-worldwide-problem.html
https://theconversation.com/acid-attacks-are-on-the-rise-and-toxic-masculinity-is-the-cause-82115
https://www.indiatoday.in/diu/story/india-saw-almost-1-500-acid-attacks-in-five-years-1636109-2020-01-12