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PRAYAS (Initiatives in Health, Energy, Learning and Parenthood) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Pune, India.

Members of Prayas are professionals working to protect and promote public interest in general and the interests of disadvantaged sections of society in particular. The Health Group of Prayas works on building awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, training, creation of educational material, information dissemination, counseling, care and support facility for people with HIV, child care, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), research, advocacy and networking

01/07/2026

"I am not alone anymore."

"How long will I live?"
"Why did this happen to me?"

"Will I ever get married?"
"Can I have children?"

These are not just questions—they are the everyday realities of adolescents and young adults who have been living with HIV since birth.

Many have experienced stigma and discrimination. Some have been rejected by their families. Others have faced discrimination in healthcare settings or struggle with anxiety about education, employment, relationships, and the future.

This weekend, 25 young people living with HIV from different districts of Maharashtra came together for Prayas' "Tarunyabhan" workshop—a safe space to talk, learn, reflect, and connect.

Over two days, we didn't just discuss HIV. We spoke about relationships, mental health, self-worth, disclosure, stress management, dreams, and hope. Through conversations, activities, stories, songs, and shared experiences, they discovered something many of them had been missing:

A sense of belonging.

As the workshop came to an end, many participants told us:

"I don't feel alone anymore."
"I have found friends who understand me."
"I have a new hope for my future."

Sometimes, the most meaningful intervention isn't simply providing information—it's creating a space where young people feel heard, accepted, and reminded that they are not alone.

That is where healing begins.

Your contribution helps us provide workshops, counselling, and other support that empower adolescents living with HIV to transition confidently into adulthood. Support the Adolescent HIV program: https://health.prayaspune.org/donate/adolescent-hiv-program

10/06/2026

We are delighted to share that the first cohort of the SAHAJ Educator Fellowship has successfully completed a 9-month journey of learning, reflection, and practice, and has graduated as trained s*xuality educators.

Throughout these 9 months, the fellowship was shaped by intensive self-work, continuous learning, engagement with scientific knowledge, and the strengthening of facilitation skills through a hybrid learning process. Each participant brought their own unique perspectives, lived experiences, and contributions, making the journey rich, diverse, and deeply collaborative.

This cohort of 30 educators from across Maharashtra, working with children in diverse tribal, rural, and urban school and community settings are now taking a step forward to integrate Comprehensive Sexuality Education into their work.

What began as a fellowship has grown into a vibrant community of practice. Together, we share a deep commitment to supporting healthier, safer, and more informed growing-up journeys for every child we will work with, rooted in care, dignity and rights.

We are also excited to announce that the next cohort of the SAHAJ Educator Fellowship will be launching soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

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02/04/2026

With increasing exposure to screens and the internet, young people today encounter a wide range of information, often without the guidance to fully understand or process it. This makes open dialogue more important than ever. Instead of responding with fear or surveillance, we need to create spaces where adolescents can ask questions, learn, reflect, and engage thoughtfully with what they are experiencing.

Keeping this in mind, we conducted Sexuality Education sessions for students from grades 6 to 9 at MIT Gurukul Residential School, reaching a total of 140 students. The sessions focused on topics such as puberty, reproductive systems, menstruation, nocturnal emissions, ma********on, and exposure to po*******hy - subjects that are very much a part of their everyday realities, yet rarely discussed openly.

What stood out was the students’ curiosity and willingness to engage. When given a safe and non-judgmental space, they not only asked questions but also shared their own experiences openly. Initial hesitation slowly gave way to open conversations, reflection, and learning.

These interactions reaffirmed an important insight - young people do not need to be controlled or silenced; they need to be heard, informed, and supported. When we trust them with accurate information and create spaces free of shame or fear, they are better equipped to understand themselves and make thoughtful, responsible choices.🌿

01/04/2026

What happens the first time someone talks openly about s*xuality in a 9th standard classroom??

The room often begins with awkwardness, students avoiding eye contact, a few nudging each other with their elbows, hesitant to say words like periods, condoms, or s*x, p***s, v***a. This discomfort reflects the silence and stigma they’ve grown up with. But as the conversation continues, something shifts.

A question is asked, a few laughs follow, and slowly, students begin to open up. They start talking about puberty, body changes, menstruation, nightfall, pregnancy, contraception, ma********on, and even po*******hy. Topics they’ve always been curious about but never had the space to discuss.

Recently, we had the opportunity to engage with 180+ students from low and middle-income backgrounds across four schools in Pune through .skills.on.wheels project. Within just two hours, it was reassuring to witness this shift from stigma to a room full of questions. It reinforced that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is more than just talking about puberty or s*x; it creates a space for young people to understand themselves better, make sense of the changes they are experiencing, question myths, and build a more informed, confident relationship with their bodies and choices.

Curiosity doesn’t need control, it needs conversation!!🌱

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25/03/2026

Who decides what is “normal” when it comes to s*xuality? And how much of it is shaped by the media we consume?

The media has always played a powerful role in shaping our understanding of s*xuality, what is seen as acceptable, and what is not. Yet, on the other side lies the rich diversity of real human experiences, often unheard or misrepresented.

In an attempt to bridge this gap, Prayas conducted a workshop “Words Matter: Understanding Sexuality for Responsible Media Reporting” with journalism students and media professionals at Shivaji University, Kolhapur with the help of Manas organisation & Kirloskar oil Engines.

In this workshop, we explored what it really means to report responsibly, looking closely at how our personal biases quietly shape the stories we tell, and how media, in turn, shapes public understanding. Together, we discussed: Can we move beyond our conditioning? And what would it take to build a framework that allows us to engage with issues of s*xuality through a more inclusive, nuanced, and holistic lens, especially when reporting real stories and lived experiences? Because responsible storytelling has the power to shift narratives from silence and stigma to dignity and understanding.

Words matter. And so does how we choose to use them!

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02/03/2026

Stronger communities start with informed frontline workers: A joint initiative by Pune Municipal Corporation and Prayas has been launched to train ASHA workers across Pune city on “Extreme Heat and Health.”
As temperatures rise, so do health risks. This training equips our community health workers to identify heat-related illnesses early, promote preventive care, and strengthen local response systems.
The inaugural session was held on 27 February 2026, inaugurated by Dr. Vaishali Jadhav, in the presence of zonal and ward medical officers.
The program has begun in the Kasba–Vishrambaug Zone and will be rolled out across the city in phases.

Preparing today for a healthier tomorrow. 🌿
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प्रशिक्षित प्राथमिक आरोग्य कर्मचारी म्हणजे सक्षम समुदायाकडे टाकलेले महत्त्वपूर्ण पाऊल!
पुणे महानगरपालिका आणि प्रयास संस्थेच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने, पुणे शहरातील आशा कार्यकर्त्यांसाठी “तीव्र उष्णता आणि आरोग्य” या विषयावरील प्रशिक्षण उपक्रम सुरू करण्यात आला आहे.
दिवसेंदिवस तापमान वाढत आहे त्यासोबत त्यामुळे आरोग्याला निर्माण होणारा धोकाही वाढत आहे. या प्रशिक्षणाद्वारे वस्तीपातळीवर समुदयासोबत काम करणार्‍या आशा कार्यकर्त्यांना उष्णतेशी संबंधित आजारांचे लवकर निदान करता यावे, त्यासाठी प्रतिबंधात्मक उपायांबद्दल करता यावेत आणि स्थानिक पातळीवर उष्णतेशी संबधीत आजारांना आटोक्यात आणण्यासाठी कार्यक्रम अधिक सक्षम करण्यासाठी प्रशिक्षीत केले जात आहे.
या उपक्रमाचे उद्घाटन दिनांक २७ फेब्रुवारी २०२६ रोजी डॉ. वैशाली जाधव यांच्या हस्ते, झोनल व वॉर्ड वैद्यकीय अधिकाऱ्यांच्या उपस्थितीत पार पडले. या कार्यक्रमाची सुरुवात कसबा–विश्रामबाग झोनमध्ये करण्यात आली असून, पुढील टप्प्यांमध्ये तो संपूर्ण शहरात राबविण्यात येणार आहे. . या माध्यमातून शहरातील जवळपास १००० आशा कार्यक्रत्यांचे प्रशिक्षण होणार आहे.

आजची तयारी - उद्याच्या आरोग्यपूर्ण भविष्यासाठी. 🌿
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12/02/2026

व्हॅलेंटाईन डे म्हणजे उत्साह, अनेक भावना आणि थोडीशी धडधड 💕 या प्लेलिस्टमधील व्हिडिओ तुम्हाला हे सगळं समजून घेण्यास मदत करतील — तुमचे हक्क, संमती, तयारी आणि जबाबदारी जाणून सुरक्षित निर्णय घ्या!

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30/01/2026

📢 Girish Sant Memorial Event 2026 is tomorrow!

Join us for a panel discussion ‘Digital public infrastructure and public service delivery’, where the panellists Raksh*ta Swamy, Vijay Sai Pratap, and Apar Gupta will explore the dynamics of how governments engage with the people through digital public infrastructure and how this engagement impacts the effectiveness of public services and social programs.

29/01/2026

📢 2 days to Girish Sant Memorial Event 2026!

Join us this Saturday for a panel discussion ‘Digital public infrastructure and public service delivery’, where the panellists Raksh*ta Swamy, Vijay Sai Pratap, and Apar Gupta will explore the dynamics of how governments engage with the people through digital public infrastructure and how this engagement impacts the effectiveness of public services and social programs.

📅 Sat 31 Jan 2026, 6 - 8 PM
📍 PIC Auditorium, Pashan, Pune
🖥️ To attend online, register at https://energy.prayaspune.org/girish-sant-memorial-annual-event-2026 Or through the link in bio.

27/01/2026

📢 Girish Sant Memorial Event 2026

Join us for a panel discussion ‘Digital public infrastructure and public service delivery’, where Raksh*ta Swamy, Vijay Sai Pratap, and Apar Gupta, the panellists will explore the dynamics of how governments engage with the people through digital public infrastructure, and how this engagement impacts the effectiveness of public services and social programs.

📅 Sat 31 Jan 2026, 6 - 8 PM
📍 PIC Auditorium, Pashan, Pune
🖥️ To attend online, register at https://energy.prayaspune.org/girish-sant-memorial-annual-event-2026 or through link in bio

Address

Amrita Clinic, Athawale Corner, Karve Road, Deccan Gymkhana
Pune
411004

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+912025441230

Website

http://www.prayaspune.org/health/index.php

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