Developing girls as local leaders cum trainers through Life skill Orientation Training
Life skills are essentially those abilities that help promote mental well-being, decision making capacity and competence in young people as they face the realities of life. Life skills education is a participatory learning that aims to increase positive and adaptive behavior by assisting individuals to develop and practice psycho-social skills that minimize risk factors and maximize protective factors. Life Skills knowledge has been effective in strengthening girls’ negotiation skills on issues such as marriage. It helps the girls in understanding the importance & priority of the issues and taking appropriate decision related to basic rights, primary health care, personal health & hygienic practices.