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We hope that Aweksha can emerge as a safe space for women which would promote healing and recovery.

01/08/2026

🧠 Understanding Attachment Styles: How Our Early Relationships Shape Us

How do our childhood experiences influence the way we build relationships as adults?

At Aweksha - A Women’s Trust’s recent Survivor Support Group meeting, participants explored the concept of attachment styles in an interactive session led by Dr. Sowmya from Muktha Foundation.

Through thought-provoking activities and discussions, participants reflected on how childhood experiences with primary caregivers can shape confidence, relationships, responses to authority, and emotional well-being.

💡 The session explored:
🔹 John Bowlby’s theory of attachment and the importance of a safe haven and secure base in childhood.
🔹 Mary Ainsworth’s “Strange Situation” experiment, which introduced the concepts of secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles.
🔹 Harry Harlow’s landmark experiments highlighting that love, warmth, and comfort are as essential as physical care.
🔹 René Spitz’s research demonstrating the profound emotional and developmental impact of caregiver affection and stimulation.

A key takeaway from the session was that while our early experiences influence us, they do not define us. With awareness, support, and healing, growth and change are always possible.

The session concluded with an engaging discussion on how attachment styles influence relationships and everyday interactions, leaving participants with valuable insights into themselves and others.

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25/07/2026

Aweksha - A Women’s Trust recently conducted an orientation for the first-year Master of Social Work (MSW) students at St. Joseph’s University, at the invitation of Dr. Roonaq un Nisa, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work.

Facilitated by Donna Fernandes, Shreya S and Sushmitha, the session introduced students to Aweksha’s work and explored the history of the women’s movement in India, feminist politics, the legal framework addressing violence against women, and the importance of understanding gender-based violence through a structural lens. The team also shared insights from Aweksha’s work with burn survivors at Victoria Hospital and KR Hospital.

The orientation concluded with an interactive discussion, where students raised questions on feminism, gender-based violence and men’s experiences. The conversation provided an opportunity to address common misconceptions about feminism and highlight its role in challenging unequal power structures and advancing justice and dignity for all.

The discussion also underscored the continued need for gender sensitisation and critical engagement with concepts such as power, privilege and structural inequality—especially within social work education. As future practitioners, developing a nuanced understanding of these issues is essential to delivering empathetic, rights-based and survivor-centred support.

We thank Dr. Roonaq un Nisa, the School of Social Work, and the students of St. Joseph’s University for their participation and engagement.

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18/07/2026

The first response to a survivor can shape their path to safety and healing.

Aweksha recently organised a workshop on Psychological First Aid (PFA), facilitated by Dr. Madhuri, Assistant Professor at NIMHANS, Bangalore, bringing together civil society organisations, government professionals, and survivors.

Through discussions, case studies, video analysis, and group exercises, participants explored practical ways to provide immediate, compassionate support to survivors of gender-based violence.

A key focus of the workshop was the WHO-recommended LIVES approach, which equips frontline responders to:
👂 Listen without judgement.
💬 Inquire about survivors’ needs and concerns.
🤝 Validate their experiences and feelings.
🛡️ Enhance safety through practical safety planning.
🤲 Support survivors in identifying trusted people, services, and resources.

At Aweksha, we believe that strengthening frontline responses begins with strengthening the people behind them. Through capacity-building initiatives like these, we continue to build systems where every survivor is met with empathy, dignity, and informed support.

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01/04/2026

Here’s Part 2 of our first episode of The Feminist Gaze!

As part of Aweksha’s Women’s History Month, we bring you The Feminist Gaze—a space to reflect, question, and engage with feminism in all its complexity.

As part of our first episode, we have Shreya, Project Coordinator, Aweksha, in conversation with Donna Fernandes, founder of Aweksha—whose work has long centred women’s lives, struggles, and resistance.

In this episode, she reflects on her journey, her understanding of feminism, and her reading of the feminist movement today—its shifts, its contradictions, and the questions it continues to raise.

An invitation to pause, reflect, and look again—through a feminist lens.

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28/03/2026

As part of Aweksha’s Women’s History Month, we bring you The Feminist Gaze—a space to reflect, question, and engage with feminism in all its complexity.

As part of our first episode, we have Shreya, Project Coordinator, Aweksha, in conversation with Donna Fernandes, founder of Aweksha—whose work has long centred women’s lives, struggles, and resistance.

In this episode, she reflects on her journey, her understanding of feminism, and her reading of the feminist movement today—its shifts, its contradictions, and the questions it continues to raise.

An invitation to pause, reflect, and look again—through a feminist lens.

26/03/2026

Art as resistance. Art as memory. Art as voice.

On 8th March, Aweksha marked the beginning of Women’s History Month with a one-day art exhibition, inaugurated by Smt Sowmya Reddy—politician, environmentalist, social worker, and Karnataka President, All India Mahila Congress.

The space brought together feminist artists, conversations, and collective reflection—reminding us that art is not just expression, but a powerful form of testimony and resistance.

05/03/2026

Get ready for an inspiring Women’s Day celebration filled with creativity, courage, and community!Join us for a vibrant art showcase featuring talented women entrepreneurs sharing their journeys of struggle and resilience. From unique artworks to meaningful conversations, this event is all about celebrating women, supporting local talent, and creating impact together. Enjoy exploring diverse art displays, interactive experiences, and don’t forget to treat yourself at our delicious lunch and snack food stalls available at the venue!

Come explore, connect, shop, eat, inspire and be inspired!

📌Please Note: There is no parking available outside the office premises. Kindly plan your parking accordingly.

Let’s come together to make this celebration truly memorable! 💖

04/02/2026

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We’re hiring a Case Interventionist!

We’re looking for someone to be at the frontline of our mission to support survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

📍 Location - Bengaluru
📝 Languages - Kannada and English mandatory. Bonus if you are familiar with other Indian languages as well.

🔗 Full JD at the link - https://lnkd.in/gEc6RpKH

This is a full-time role based in our Bengaluru office, with an immediate (or as-soon-as-possible) start date. We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized backgrounds to apply.

If you or someone you know might be interested, write to us with your CV at [email protected] with ‘Case Interventionist, Bengaluru’ as the subject.

Apply now to join the collective fight against violence! Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

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03/01/2026

Celebrating the pioneer who paved the way, today on her birth anniversary, we remember Savitribai Phule—India’s first female teacher and the Mother of Indian Feminism. As an educator and an activist, she ignited a revolution against gender inequality and caste oppression. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to her legacy of dismantling all forms of structural oppression through education and radical empathy paving the way towards collective liberation.

“We are because she was.”

Jai Savitri; Jai Bhim!

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30am
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30am
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30am
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30am
Friday	9:30am - 5:30am
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30am

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