Protection Home
Keertika Protection Home for Girls, run by Behala Keertika, provides a safe and nurturing environment for children in need of care and protection. Designed to support 25 girls, the home offers comprehensive care, including shelter, education, nutrition, healthcare, and psychological support, ensuring their holistic development.
Despite legal safeguards, female children in India continue to face discrimination, violence, and neglect due to deep-rooted societal biases and economic hardships. Many girls are abandoned, abused, or deprived of basic rights, often by their own families. Keertika Protection Home intervenes by providing security, education, life skills, and psychosocial support, empowering these children to overcome adversity and build independent futures.
Aligned with the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Keertika focuses on the Right to Protection and Right to Development, ensuring a safe and enriching space where every girl can thrive. Since 2003, the home has been a beacon of hope, helping girls reclaim their childhood, rebuild their lives, and reintegrate into society with dignity.
Our History
Established in 2003, Keertika Home provides a safe, discrimination-free environment for girls aged 6 to 18 who are victims of abuse, poverty, or trafficking risks. It supports Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) identified by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Since last 5 years Keertika sheltered, 128 children’s, offering nutrition, healthcare, education, recreation, and counselling for holistic development.
The project empowers girls through education, vocational training, life skills, and counselling, aiming for self-reliance and financial independence. It also focuses on family reintegration and strengthening communities to improve girls overall status and ensure their Right to Education, Protection, and Development.
OUR MISSION
- To promote the rights of women and girls.
- To empower adolescent girls.
- To ensure child rights, gender equity and sustainable development.
- To protect, promote and ensure the rights of backward communities and physically challenged people.
- To build up the decision making power among the vulnerable section.
OUR OBJECTIVE
- To promote the rights of girls.
- Providing counselling to the girls.
- Preventing child trafficking and protecting the children from trafficking by bringing them out from red light area through rescue operation and by providing them a safer & secure environment.
- Ensuring proper implementation of the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act (2005) in the target area.
- Ensuring proper implementation of Right to Education Act & conducting study on Active Citizenship. ‘
Program & Services
BEHALA KEERTIKA believes“Human Rights means that each individual should be
treated with Respect, Dignity and Equality”.
Program
The girls at Keertika Protection Home actively participate in various cultural, national, and social celebrations throughout the year.
Rehabilitation
Despite legal protections, human rights violations against female children in India remain prevalent due to deep-rooted patriarchal norms, poverty, and illiteracy.
Mental health support:
To promote value education and address behavioral changes, girls receive individual and group counseling, team-building workshops, and life skills training.
Educational
& Skill Development
100% out-of-school girls enrolled in formal education, all girls receive supplementary support to enhance school performance Quarterly tests assess the learning progress for all children in Keertika Home.
Education
Children staying in Keertika home and staying with families are enrolled in mainstream schools affiliated by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)
Vocational Training
Beyond immediate economic benefits, vocational training contributes to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
Health & Nutrition Support
The focus is always given on maintaining the health of each child. The girls are provided with a healthy nutritious diet,
SuccessStory
The Power Pack
At 9, Sonia arrived at Keertika Home after a traumatic past, having faced abuse from her aunt and cousin. After being reported to ChildLine, she was temporarily placed at CINI Shelter Home before being sent to Keertika Protection Home by CWC Kolkata. At Keertika, she underwent health check-ups, a mental status examination, and a care plan was created. Initially struggling with emotional issues, she received intensive counselling and care, was enrolled in an age-appropriate school, and received tuition support.
She also participated in recreational activities, including art, music, movement, and drama therapy, and engaged in drawing, handicrafts, dance, yoga, and soft skills training. Through these efforts, she excelled academically and developed self-confidence, participating in cultural events and improving her overall quality of life.
Sonia initially struggled with emotional withdrawal, depression, and adjustment Issues, making it challenging to work with her. However, through consistent counselling and therapy, she overcame her emotional crises, becoming more expressive and improving her mental strength. Her emotional resilience has grown, and she has made significant progress in managing her Inner conflicts related to her past.
Currently, Sonia is in Class VI at Jagatpur Rulmini Vidyamandir for Girls, showing Impressive academic improvement. Along with her academic growth, she excels in drawing and dancing. With the support of a special educator, she has further enhanced her skills, and her decision-making and problem-solving abilities have developed, strengthening her self-esteem and group cohesion for a brighter future.
News & Events
BEHALA KEERTIKA believes“Human Rights means that each individual should be
treated with Respect, Dignity and Equality”.
Holi celebration
The Holi celebration at Keertika Protection Home was a vibrant and joyful event, where girls engaged in playing with colors, dancing, and sharing sweets. The festivities created a safe, inclusive environment, fostering positivity, togetherness, and lasting memories.
Teacher's Day
Teacher’s Day at Keertika Protection Home we celebrate with gratitude and enthusiasm. The girls honored their teachers with speeches, handmade cards, and performances, recognizing their dedication and guidance in shaping their future.
Bijoya Sammilani
Bijoya Sammilani at Keertika Protection Home we celebrate with joy and unity, reflecting the spirit of togetherness after Durga Puja. The girls participated in cultural performances, shared sweets, and exchanged greetings, fostering a strong sense of community and optimism for the future.
Christmas Day
Christmas at Keertika Protection Home we celebrate with warmth and joy. The girls decorated the home, sang carols, and enjoyed a festive meal, fostering a spirit of love and togetherness. Gift exchanges and festive decorations made the occasion memorable.
Children's Day
Children’s Day at Keertika Protection Home we celebrate with enthusiasm, featuring games, cultural performances, and special treats. The event honored the children’s dreams, happiness, and rights, fostering a joyful and supportive environment where they felt valued and cherished.
Book Fair
Book Fair at Keertika Protection Home inspired a love for reading among the girls, offering them access to a variety of books. They explored new stories, learned about different subjects, and engaged in interactive sessions, fostering curiosity and a habit of lifelong learning.
Independence Day
Freedom is not just the absence of chains, but the presence of dignity, safety, and justice. On this Independence Day, Keertika Protection Unit reaffirms its commitment
to safeguarding the rights of women, children, and marginalized communities. Let us protect what our freedom fighters fought for a just, equal, and fearless society.
Jai Hind! Together, we protect. Together, we rise.
Saraswati Puja
On this auspicious day of Saraswati Puja, we seek the blessings of the Goddess of wisdom, strength, and truth.
May knowledge guide us, and courage empower us to protect the dignity and rights of all. Keertika Protection Unit stands committed to justice, safety, and awareness inspired by the divine light of Maa Saraswati. Let learning lead to liberation. Let wisdom lead to protection.
Foundation Day
Today, we celebrate the journey of strength, service, and solidarity.
Since its inception, Keertika Protection Unit has stood as a pillar of safety and justice
— protecting voices, restoring hope, and empowering the vulnerable.
On this Foundation Day, we renew our pledge to continue defending dignity,
fighting injustice, and building a safer tomorrow for all.
Together we protect, together we rise.
Happy Foundation Day!
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BEHALA KEERTIKA believes“Human Rights means that each individual should be
treated with Respect, Dignity and Equality”.
