BHAMINI

The Sanctity of Life Project has always stood for the inherent value of every human life—whether already born or still in the womb. Through this initiative, we have been able to counsel numerous women and girls facing crisis pregnancies, offering them compassionate support and clear options. Our team provided both phone-based and in-person counselling, even accompanying many women to their first ultrasound appointments—crucial moments that often led to the life-affirming decision to continue their pregnancies. Remarkably, all those counseled chose to carry their babies to term.

Recognized by the Child Welfare Committee as a "fit facility," we handled several sensitive cases from across Uttar Pradesh. Until March 2024, we offered shelter to underage girls in crisis, providing a safe and nurturing environment with nutritious food, essential supplies, full prenatal and postnatal care, and support in deciding whether to raise their child or surrender them legally through the CWC to Shishu Bhawan. However, we had to relinquish our "fit facility" certification in March 2024 for various reasons.

Despite this setback, our commitment to protecting and valuing life remains unchanged. We continue to offer crisis counselling through our helpline and actively connect women in need with appropriate government and non-profit shelters. Our ongoing goal is to ensure that every woman facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy receives the support she needs to choose life with dignity and hope.
 

 

What we had previously dealt with: 

• Women prone to forced abortion

• Teenage pregnancy

• Pregnancy out of wedlock

• Pregnancy from rape
   

Making it simple, here are four essentials we did at Mekhi's:

• We helped women in crisis pregnancy to deal with Psycho-Social trauma through the intervention of professional counselling, ensuring emotional well-being throughout their stay. 

 

• We provided them with a healthy environment to live, nutritious food and other necessary supplies to help them during their period of expectation.  

 

• We ensured the medical care of the pregnant woman and the safe delivery of the babies by providing prenatal and postnatal care under the supervision of a trained nurse. We had regular check ups with the girls and knew that they would have safe and healthy deliveries at their hospital. 

 

• We also equipped these women through literacy classes and gave them skills like sewing, macramé craft, artwork, etc., for their future usage. They had a weekly schedule that included increasing their Hindi and English literacy skills, computer skills, developing responsibility, and gaining life skills. These life skills included creative thinking, critical thinking, empathy, communication, problem-solving, and self-awareness skills. 

 

      Overall, Mekhi's Home aimed to be a channel for those underprivileged women who needed help to restore their lives emotionally, physically and mentally. We wished to see them have a better personal and family life and be empowered to acknowledge their worth.

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