Evening Shelter for Children of the sex workers
On March 11th, the Rotary Club of Kolkata Benevolence proudly inaugurated its second learning center at Sonagachi Roads light area, specifically designed for the children of sex workers. This center is dedicated to providing education, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing environment for these vulnerable children, especially during the evenings when their mothers are occupied with their profession. The inauguration ceremony was honored by the presence of Minister of State, Smt Sashi Panja, who lauded the initiative and pledged her full support to the Rotary Club of Kolkata Benevolence. She also endorsed the concept of day centers for children of sex workers, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives. Its noteworthy that the first education center commenced its operations on December 11th, 2023, at Kalighats red light area, and has been successfully running ever since.