ABOUT SAHIL

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Sahil - meaning 'shore' in English - is a non government organization that was established in 1996. Sahil is the only organization in Pakistan that works exclusively against the issue of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The recognition, which Sahil cherishes today, being the expert in the area of child protection, is the result of 14 years of field based, hard work. 

Among Sahil's foremost achievements are the steps taken towards expansion, sustainability and self-sufficiency of the organization. Sahil has moved towards a geographical expansion of its services. In this regard Abbottabad, Sukkur, Jaffarabad, Lahore, Swat and Islamabad/Rawalpindi are the areas selected for intervention.

Sahil Head Office and its all 5 Referral Units and one Partnership Unit provide free legal aid and free counseling to the victims of CSA. Sahil extended its geographic out reach and provided sensitization trainings to primary school teachers on child protection issues at Muzaffarabad.

Sahil is well recognized in developing innovative tools. Sahil has developed 15 episode CD game “Aflatoun” on social and financial saving program for children. Sahil has also developed training tool on sexual behaviors of street children.

Sahil in collaboration of Action Aid Pakistan, established a youth club “SYBAN” in Lahore on HIV & AIDS information and counseling services.

Sahil’s program for juveniles in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, provides services of counseling, legal aid, vaccination and sports. Aflatoun - Social and Financial Education Program to teach child rights, responsibilities, and savings, again is included due to its very positive impacts on juvenile behaviors. Sahil has developed a referral network with Punjab AIDS Control Program, PIMS and OSD for providing counseling and services for HIV & AIDS to juveniles.

To advocate child rights and protection at policy level, Sahil participates in consultations on child protection policy and bill with government.

Sahil has extended its donor base, in addition to the continuous support from The Royal Norwegian Embassy, with Groupe Developpment (GD) and Action Aid also supported for different short duration projects. Groupe Developpement has supported Sahil for awareness raising activities, development of training tools for street children and CD game for Aflatoun- social and financial savings program.