PROJECTS: Children speak out through documentary films, theatre (INDIA)

Children speak out through documentary films, theatre

Kannal Achuthan

Initiative started by voluntary organisation NalandaWay and UNICEF

CHENNAI: Kumar's father beats his mother every day. When he protests, he is whipped. Because he is only a child, his voice remains unheard.

An initiative started by voluntary organisation NalandaWay and UNICEF could change this situation. The project helps children make their voice heard far and wide through documentary films and theatre. A play was recently staged by children belonging to economically-backward families in Villivakkam in Chennai. It addressed alcoholism, sexual harassment and domestic violence.

 

FULL ARTICLE AT http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/28/stories/2006072819570200.htm

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