About Us
Who are we?
Despite all the various kinds of evils surrounding our society from all four sides, what makes this world a beautiful place? According to us, it's 'hope'. It's 'hope' that whispers in our ears during testing times that good days are ahead. 'AAs' means hope, was established to create a Child-Friendly World for every child. A Child-Friendly World where children have access to each and every resource to ensure their survival, development, protection and participation.
The seven founder members of the organization met in the year 2003. They entered the same college from different walks of life, having different struggles in their childhood and adolescents’ age to pursue M.A. in Social work. During their educational journey, they were put in the same group for an internship and were asked to organize different activities in urban and rural communities. They came across lots of children from underserved communities and realized they shares the similar experiences of various difficulties and lack of guidance. They organized different activities like skit plays, awareness campaigns on education, sanitation and drug addiction. All these activities were appreciated and they realized the power of co-creation. The first idea of creating an organization came in the year 2004 and in 2005 this idea converted into reality in a form of AAs.
AAs is on the mission of Creating a Child Friendly World, and we believe that Child development and protection could not be achieved by only working with children, but this should be a comprehensive approach to include each and every stakeholder to address different cross-cutting issues affecting child development. Presently organization is working on four major thematic areas i.e. Child Protection, Girl's Education, Adolescent and youth Empowerment and Climate Action.
5P Model
AAs has adopted its 5Ps model i.e. Protection of every child from any abuse, Prevention by engaging all the direct and indirect stakeholders by conducting sensitization workshops and training programmes for creating child friendly atmospheres, Peoples Participation to ensure the participation every stakeholder i.e. children, parents, child care institutions, Police and other line departments to ensure their participation for creating child friendly spaces, Partnership in terms of knowledge and resource partnership with the likeminded organization and Propagate the child rights issues at different forums to influence decision makers to develop child friendly policies and laws in the country. AAs always explore partnerships and projects interventions in a way by which we can achieve all of our 5Ps for creating child friendly world.
AAS TAILORED APPROACH
At AAS, our commitment extends across various age segments, each with a tailored approach aimed at fostering self-reliance. We employ education and sports as foundational tools to engage and build rapport with children and adolescents. Once this connection is established, we introduce them to a range of developmental modules, including life skills, an understanding of the constitution, gender awareness, and the cultivation of a scientific temperament.
Through these modules, we aim to empower young individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate life with confidence and independence. Our holistic approach ensures that we address their intellectual, emotional, and social needs, preparing them to become well-rounded and responsible members of society.