On 13th of February 2026, an awareness programme on POCSO was held at St.Sebastian school, Bendur, organized by Jeevandhara Social Service Trust. Total of 95 students were participated, along with five staff members from the school.
This was followed by an informative session by Sr. Ilene Dsouza, who spoke children must be aware of, and the precautionary measures they should keep in mind to stay safe. Also explained how women and children are disproportionately affected, often forced into sex trafficking or domestic servitude. Her talk helped the children understand the seriousness of the issue in a simple and relatable way
