In 60 Schools “Jhalki” Film Screening for Social Change: “when will
every child have Justice”?
Vimukti Pothnal organized “Jhalki” film screening program was organized
in 60 schools of Manvi and Sindhnoor Talukas of our working area.
Purpose of the Film Screening is to for Social Change is to change the
attitudes and behavioral pattern of people at the grassroots, government
officials and law enforcement agencies. For every child and young person
to enjoy their childhood, they must be able to realize their rights to
freedom, safety, and education. Free from child slavery, child labour,
child trafficking and child marriage; Safe, with protection from
violence, war and natural disaster; and Educated, with access to free,
inclusive and quality education.
Objective of the screening:
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Develop critical thought and active citizenship skills by
engaging with peers and decision-makers on potential solutions
to ensure where every child realizes their rights and raise
their voice for social change
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Understand how to report cases of child labour and child
trafficking in their areas
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Organise youth-led and community-led local events to sensitise
the community, family and local decision makers to put an end to
child labour and create a child friendly society
The film exposes the modus operandi of
child traffickers and provides audiences with an opportunity to
understand and reflect on why millions of children are trapped in child
labour and slavery, with the tools to invest, advocate and lead change
in their community and around the world. Out of 9250 children who
attended the program 953 children expressed their view saying that they
would protect the village from Child Labour, child marriage, child
dropout and human trafficking. Secondly they will spread this message to
their family and neighborhood. They will be the first person as a change
agent to protect their own friends and neighbors