Arpan

Arpan - India's largest working on the issue of (CSA) since 2006.
- Offer free counselling services to CSA survivors

Arpan is a globally recognised, award-winning non-profit working towards the elimination of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in India. Based in Mumbai, with a team of over 150 dedicated professionals, Arpan is India’s largest non-profit providing CSA Prevention and Intervention services for both children and adults. As a critical stakeholder for state and non-state actors, Arpan is a leading voice in the

space of CSA Prevention and Intervention in India, and uses advocacy and research to push for policy and systemic change at the local, state and national levels. Arpan is a global thought leader in the CSA space, with innovative impact models that work with a range of stakeholders, from children and parents to state bodies and teachers. Arpan's key project focuses on Personal Safety Education in schools, teaching children and adolescents (ages 4 to 18) about personal safety so they can identify and seek help in unsafe situations. Arpan also trains and empowers teachers and parents with the knowledge, attitude and skills needed to prevent and deal with CSA. Since 2007, Arpan has impacted over 19.4 million children and adults, and has received 10 National and 2 International Awards for its exemplary work.

"Maybe it was my fault.”This thought can keep a child silent after facing se*ual abuse.They may blame themselves for tru...
12/08/2026

"Maybe it was my fault.”

This thought can keep a child silent after facing se*ual abuse.

They may blame themselves for trusting the person, going with them, not saying “No”, or being unable to stop what happened. But the responsibility always lies with the person who caused harm — never with the child.

Children need to hear this clearly and repeatedly:

💙 “It was not your fault.”
💙 “You did nothing wrong.”
💙 “I believe you.”

This is the ‘F’ in : Fault is never the child’s.

Share this with parents and caregivers and help ensure that every child feels believed, supported and never blamed.

When we ignore a child's "No," who are we really protecting?When a child does not want to hug, sit on someone's lap, be ...
07/08/2026

When we ignore a child's "No," who are we really protecting?

When a child does not want to hug, sit on someone's lap, be picked up, or continue a game, we often insist anyway.

Sometimes, we worry that a child refusing a hug from a close relative will seem disrespectful. At other times, we don't want to offend a relative, friend, or someone close to the family. And sometimes, we expect children to adjust because "they are elders."

We save an awkward moment, an inconvenient conversation. But what does it cost?

Every time we override their "No," they learn their feelings don't matter. When we don't respect their feelings in small moments, we make it harder for them to speak up or reach out for help when they face an unsafe situation.

Respect a child's “No” in everyday moments and teach them something bigger: that they can always refuse and get away from an unsafe situation, and we will be by their side, always, whatever the cost.

💙 Accept their 'No'. Raise them SAFE.

04/08/2026

When children say No, do we accept and respect it? Refusing a hug, not wanting to sit on someone’s lap or simply saying “No” may be mistaken for shyness or bad manners. But respecting these moments teaches children that their feelings, boundaries and voice matter.

Vidya Balan and Nirmal Soni remind us that adults can help children keep safe by encouraging them to refuse unsafe situations and respecting their “No”.

💙 Accept their ‘No’. Raise them SAFE.

Tag the parents and caregivers who should be part of this conversation.

31/07/2026

Can you spot the signs if your child is in distress?

Children don't always have the language to explain that something is wrong or unsafe. Sometimes, they communicate through changes in their behaviour, emotions, or routines.

These signs do not always mean a child has experienced se*xual abuse. But they are reminders to pause, notice, and create a space where children feel safe to talk.

As parents, one of the most powerful things we can do is See the Signs.

This reel is part of , Arpan's parent awareness campaign to help prevent child se*ual abuse through everyday actions that build trust, safety, and open communication at home.

💙 Save this reel for later. Share it with other parents. And tag someone who should follow the campaign.

28/07/2026

Every parent wants their child to be safe.

But in the rush of everyday life, it's easy to overlook changes in a child's behaviour or dismiss them as tantrums or attention-seeking behaviour. Sometimes, these changes in behaviour are a child's way of expressing that something doesn't feel right.

When a child knows: their feelings and boundaries matter to the adults around them. That if they face an unsafe situation, those adults will believe them and understand it's not their fault. That adults around them have created an environment where it feels safe to speak up. That's a child equipped to ask for help if they face an unsafe situation.

That's what SAFE stands for:
S – See the Signs.
A – Accept their 'No'.
F – Fault is never the child's.
E – Encourage them to share.

Through the campaign, Arpan aims to help parents build safer homes by encouraging everyday actions that can help prevent child sexual abuse.

Because every child deserves to grow up feeling safe.

Tag the parents in your circle and invite them to follow the campaign. Together, we can build safer homes for every child.

27/07/2026

Justice and healing must go hand in hand.

Arpan and Majlis Law bring together these two essential forms of support: Majlis helps children and families access legal remedies and justice, while Arpan provides counselling and therapeutic care to help children heal, regain confidence, and rebuild a sense of safety.

Watch Jean D’Mello, a lawyer with Majlis Law, reflect on the trust and shared purpose at the heart of this collaboration.

24/07/2026

Children's safety deserves the same attention as their academic growth.

Through Arpan's sensitive, age-appropriate Personal Safety Education programme, students gained the knowledge, language, and confidence to understand boundaries and seek help. Over time, initial hesitation gave way to trust among parents, teachers, and children.

Watch our school partners, Sangeeta Mehrotra (Principal, Shri Indradeo Singh International School) and Ashish Samarth (Principal, Sheth Babanrao M Padwal Vidyalay English Medium School), reflect on what made this partnership meaningful for their school communities.

20/07/2026

For our Board Member, Shalaka Joshi, one of Arpan's greatest contributions over its 20 years has been creating an environment where we can finally speak openly about child safety.

She envisions a future where personal safety education is routine, every school has systems to protect children, and every adult knows how to recognise harm and respond with care and competence.

Watch her reflect on the future Arpan dares to dream of, one that asks less of children's courage and more of ours.

17/07/2026

Our Board Member, Achama Mathew, has witnessed Arpan’s journey from its earliest years.

Over the years, she has seen Arpan grow, evolve, and translate that growth into meaningful change.

Watch her reflect on this journey and the collective effort that made it possible.

15/07/2026

FY 2025–26 marked a milestone year for Arpan. We trained 45,000+ professionals, who went on to reach over 1 million children and parents. This one year alone accounted for more than 22% of our total outreach over the last two decades.

What made this achievement especially meaningful was that Arpan continued to grow without losing the depth, integrity, and child-centricity of its work.

Watch our Founder and CEO, Pooja Taparia , reflect on what made this year truly significant.

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1001-1002, 10th Floor, Atlanta Centre, Sonawala Road, Goregaon East
Mumbai
400063

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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