The Banchhada community has a deeply entrenched practice of forcing young girls, as young as 10-12 years old, into caste-based sex work. Having grown up within this community, Akash has witnessed firsthand the horrific consequences of these practices and the plight of adolescent girls involved in prostitution. Even before formally registering the organization, Akash had been working on this issue since 2019.
The impetus for starting the organization came from a personal experience. In 2016, Akash met a young girl from the Banchhada community who was infected with HIV due to her involvement in sex work. Doctors had given her little hope of survival. The girl pleaded with Akash, saying, “I have an 8-year-old daughter. My father will force her into this trade; please help her.” After her mother’s death, her father, tragically, forced the young girl into sex work, and she too contracted HIV. The girl’s suffering deeply affected Akash, and he resolved to save other young girls trapped in this vicious cycle. He approached the Superintendent of Police and brought the issue to his attention. The police took immediate action, rescuing several young girls and taking action against those involved in the sex trade. Realizing the impact of even one person’s intervention, Akash decided to dedicate himself to rescuing more girls.
Despite facing opposition from the community, Akash continued his work with the full support of the police administration. He started small-scale programs with the government and the community, and gradually, a team of volunteers joined him. In 2022, he formally registered the organization as the Jan Shaurya Social Welfare and Development Society.
Akash Chauhan’s Jan Shaurya Society has been instrumental in rescuing young girls from the clutches of the sex trade and providing them with a better future. His dedication and the organization’s efforts have brought about significant positive change in the lives of many.
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