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September 2025 was a month of learning, reflection, and growth under the Our Responsibility to Children (ORC)initiative. Through life skill training, awareness programs, workshops, and counselling support, the team continued to reach students, educators, and youth across Puducherry and beyond—strengthening emotional intelligence, decision-making, and resilience among young learners.
Four Smart-40 camps were organized this month at GHS Santhaipudhukuppam, GHSS Karayambuthur, ASNGHS Mudhaliarpet, and Perunthalaivar Kamarajar GBHSS, Muthialpet, engaging 193 students (130 boys and 63 girls).
The sessions focused on self-awareness, stress management, time management, communication, leadership, and teamwork.
Students participated enthusiastically in creative group activities, mindfulness sessions, and discussions designed to help them recognize their strengths and manage daily challenges with confidence. Many shared that the camp improved their ability to make informed decisions and handle peer pressure effectively.
A one-day Follow-Up Camp at GHSS Karayambuthur brought together 32 higher secondary students to revisit key lessons from their Smart-40 experience.
Through engaging activities, students learned about decision-making, creative problem-solving, balancing exam stress, and the importance of education.
A Drug Awareness session was also conducted to build awareness about substance use and its impact on mental and physical health. The participants expressed gratitude for the sessions, noting that it strengthened their emotional control, time management, and social behavior.
Two general awareness programs on mental health and personal growth were conducted this month at:
SCSVGHS, Veerampattinam, reaching 70 students (35 boys and 35 girls)
Vinayaka Mission College of Nursing (VMCON), Kirumampakkam, Bahour, with 105 students
The sessions emphasized the importance of education, career guidance, emotional well-being, respect for others, and positive social behavior.
At VMCON, the session titled “Igniting Young Minds” inspired nursing students to grow into compassionate leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.
A three-day Life Skill and Mental Health Training was held at Mothilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College, Lawspet, engaging 60 male students.
Interactive sessions covered gender sensitization, drug awareness, the POCSO Act, teamwork, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
Students actively participated in reflective exercises that strengthened their decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills. The camp helped nurture self-discipline, empathy, and emotional balance—key foundations for personal and professional growth.
A one-day workshop on Human Values was conducted at Sir Issac Newton College of Nursing, Nagapattinam, with 84 nursing students participating.
The workshop emphasized compassion, integrity, and respect, showing how strong human values are essential not only for professional excellence but also for creating empathetic and socially responsible healthcare workers.
On September 25–26, 2025, Dr. P. R. Vinoth Kumar and Dr. F. Jayachandran represented ORC at the National Conference on “Opportunities in Social Work for a Sustainable Future” held at the Madurai Institute of Social Sciences.
They presented two research papers highlighting the role of psychosocial interventions and educational programs in promoting child and youth well-being.
To provide personalized guidance, the ORC team conducted 19 individual counselling sessions during the month—14 boys and 5 girls—addressing issues such as academic stress, emotional health, and interpersonal relationships.
These sessions continue to be a safe space for children to express themselves and receive professional support tailored to their needs.
From strengthening emotional intelligence in schools to empowering youth through value-based education, ORC’s September programs reaffirmed the power of continuous engagement in shaping balanced, confident, and compassionate individuals.
Each session, camp, and conversation is a step toward nurturing a generation that is mentally strong, socially responsible, and ready to lead with empathy.
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