Securing Young Lives from Flames

In the year 2023, JYLAG Foundation collaborated with Hand in Hand Switzerland and Hand in Hand India under the project titled ‘Saving Young Lives from Flames,’ a child labour elimination programme in India. Implemented in Sivakasi, a place famous for the firecracker industry, the project was undertaken for a period of 2 years.

The impact of the project has been significant and diverse, addressing key issues related to child rights, education, and youth empowerment. It is also important to point out that through awareness meetings on ‘Child Rights and Protection,’ the project reached a substantial number of 10,043 key stakeholders, disseminating crucial information and fostering a deeper understanding of the rights and protection of children within the community, thereby laying the foundation for building a supportive environment where child rights are acknowledged and upheld by a wide range of stakeholders. All in all, the project’s holistic approach to addressing child rights, education, and youth empowerment reflects a commitment to creating a more inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for children and youth to thrive and realise their potential.