Basera E Tabassum ("BeT") is an Indian girls' shelter. It was started in 2002 for girls who lost their parents as a result of armed conflict or terrorism during the ongoing Kashmir conflict. The mission of BeT is "To provide a secure home to the girls in the armed conflict".[1]
| Formation | 12 May 2002 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Adhik Kadam, Bharti Mamani, Zahoor Sheikh, Mohiuddin Mir |
| Type | Shelter Home |
| Headquarters | Beerwah, Jammu and Kashmir |
Region | India |
| Services | Girls Education, Health Care, Mental Health, Women Empowerment |
| Owner | Borderless World Foundation |
Founder Director | Adhik Kadam |
President | Shahnawaz Sheikh Zahoor |
Chief Operating Officer | Salima Bhat |
Mentor | Nitin Upadhye |
Staff | 26 |
Volunteers | 200+ |
| Website | www.borderlessworldfoundation.org |
At the time of BeT's founding, no girls' shelters were available in this area. BeT is the first project launched in the Kupwara district, which is badly affected by militancy.[2]
History edit
BeT was started by Borderless World Foundation,[3] led by Bharti Mamani, Mohiuddin Mir, Bipin Takwale, Zahoor Sheikh and Adhik Kadam in Kupwara district.[4]
As of 2016, over 5 BeT Homes operate across Jammu and Kashmir.[5][6]
Programs edit
BeT works mainly with girls who are unable to live normal, secure lives due to the loss of parents in the militancy.[7] BeT provides shelter to the girls and cares for their health, education and mental health. More than 200 girls occupy the 5 homes. The shelters are located in Kupwara district, Anantnag district, Budgam district, Srinagar district, and Jammu district.[8] BeT is supported by Asha for Education,[9] National Securities Depository Limited and HDFC Bank, GTL Ltd.
BeT organizes national-level education exposure tours[10] for better understanding of various cultures and educational methods.[11] BeT also provides the girls with training and workshops.[12] Local schools help BeT girls with admissions and regular classes. Colleagues and Kashmri University students join block field work courses via their undergraduate programs.[13] Students of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Nirmala Niketan, University of Pune, and University of Delhi send social work students to participate in field work as per the requirements of their master's degree.[14] Under Education Exposure Tours, children visit cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Nasik, Kolhapur, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Motiwala Education and Welfare Trust.[15]
Visits and recognition edit
Children of BeT pursue higher education in cities including Pune, Chennai, Nasik, and Kolhapur,[16] especially in Law, Engineering and Medicine. Many younger girls take courses in computerized embroidery, making sanitary napkins, stitching, knitting, and various computer courses. Some girls are recognized as upcoming business entrepreneurs.[17] Furthermore, in photography, girls won national awards.[18] Prominent personalities including Shahu Maharaj Kolhapur State, Syed Ata Hasnain and the Holkar Dynasty have sponsored the initiative.[19][20]
References edit
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- ^ "The Grace Of Charity". Kashmir Life. 15 August 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Justine Hardy". Justine Hardy. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Perspective: The Children of the Valley". Humanrightsdefence.org. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ Disjuncture in Law, Policy and Practice: The Situation of Child Welfare in India’s Conflict Affected Regions Archived 12 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sadia Raval (23 September 2009). "Basera-e-Tabassum (Kashmir) – Indian Muslims". Indianmuslims.in. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Basera-e-Tabassum on Vimeo". Vimeo.com. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Project Details". Asha for Education. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "Films of hope, peace thrill J&K children - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "BeT Education Tour". YouTube. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Shooting Kashmir on Vimeo". Vimeo.com. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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- ^ "City girl lights up the life of Kashmiri kids - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
- ^ "Kids from violence-torn Kashmir preach peace". Epaper.timesofindia.com. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ Inam Ul Haq (2 May 2016). "From orphanage to social entrepreneurship: LoC girls' mission 'Happy Choice'". Greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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- ^ "GOC visits orphanage". M.greaterkashmir.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "How Green is My Valley - Indian Express". Archive.indianexpress.com. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2016.