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“J&K Bank and LFO-BHF Organize Project RISE in Shopian District”

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has launched Project RISE (Respecting Identities | Supporting Equalities), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting gender sensitivity, equality, and mutual respect among young students. The initiative is being implemented by Live For Others – Being Helpful Foundation (LFO-BHF) and is part of a larger programme planned across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Following its successful implementation in other districts, Project RISE has now been extended to Shopian district, further strengthening grassroots-level awareness and inclusion.

Under Project RISE, a series of gender sensitization and self-defence awareness sessions were organized across various educational institutions in Shopian district, including Govt. Higher Secondary School, Imam Sahib (Resource Person: Ms. Aparna); Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kanjiullar (Resource Person: Ms. Aparna); Govt. Higher Secondary School, Narpora (Resource Person: Ms. Rubina Jamwal); and Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Shopian (Resource Person: Mr. Abhishek Raina) where a total of 3040 individuals were awared during the seminars.

The sessions focused on issues related to gender equality, respect for diverse identities, inclusive behaviour, and personal safety.

In addition to sensitization talks, self-defence awareness sessions were conducted with a focus on building confidence, enhancing personal safety awareness, and imparting basic practical safety techniques.

Speaking on the initiative, Resource persons collectively , stated that Project RISE reflects the strong commitment of both the NGO and Jammu & Kashmir Bank towards social responsibility and inclusive development. They emphasized that nurturing awareness about gender sensitivity and personal safety among young minds is crucial for building a just, safe, and progressive society. They further reaffirmed the NGO’s continued support for initiatives that promote equality, dignity, and social harmony.

J&K Bank & LFO-BHF empowered 883 students in Pulwama through gender sensitization & self-defence sessions across multiple schoolspromoting safety, equality, and confidence among youth.
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