Boys groups' Leaders Meet At Warangal on 26th June 2011

Tharuni organised a pilot Meeting for young, rural boys, aged between 13 to 18, on 26th June 2011, at Divya Deepti Bhavan, Warangal. The main objective of the meeting was to encourage them to come forward and express their concerns and challenges on a unique platform called the'Balura Sangha' ( Boys' Group).
Tharuni is already having 'Balika Sanghas' (girls' groups) for 12000 girls from four Mandals in the District. The Executive Body of Tharuni had decided to introduce Boys Groups, so that they also unite together to face the challenges and hardships, while improving their skills, to become responsible future citizens of India.
The meeting was arranged for the leaders of the Balura Sanghas of 90 villages. They were introduced with the inputs of how to form sanghas and their advantages, by Dr. Mamatha.Deputy Health Education officer, Srinivas, enlightened the boys on reproductive health and hygiene.Sri Prabhu chaithanyananda of Ramakrishna Mission spoke on their personality development.Mama Mahesh of RED F.M.(Radio Jackie) explained about the bad habits and how to control oneself against them. Ms. Surekha,Director Epitome, Hyderabad, and Tharuni Advisory Board Member conducted games on leadership and personality development.
Boys were very happy and enthusiastic to attend the meeting and Tharuni assured them full cooperation to rejuvenate them and strengthen their sanghas.