Arpan's 2-Decade Fight Against Child Abuse

Arpan, a prominent NGO dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse (CSA), has completed two decades of service, celebrating its impact and outlining future plans. The organization aims to expand its reach by integrating personal safety education (PSE) into government-led systems.

During the past year, Arpan trained over 47,000 individuals through its cascading model, who in turn educated nearly a million children and adults. The NGO also directly provided PSE to over 24,000 individuals and expanded its digital learning platforms. Its PSE content is now part of an NCERT textbook, and Arpan serves as a National Resource Person for the Ministry of Health.

Arpan's work also includes psychotherapeutic support for 1,276 survivors of abuse and collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Board for 267 children in conflict with the law. Their public awareness campaign, #POCSOPakadLega, reached an estimated 165 million people, warning offenders of legal consequences.

Looking forward, Arpan plans to strengthen government-led models for CSA prevention and first-line response, ensuring that children in remote areas receive personal safety education. The organization's core belief remains that CSA is preventable through awareness and education.