Acid Survivors & Women Welfare Foundation
Acid attacks and other crimes against women happen across the world and adversely affect their lives – physically, emotionally and psychologically.
We believe in service to humanity, especially to women and the less fortunate; guided by ethical norms, transparency and fair practices.
ASWWF has developed a new approach TRAUMA INFORMED CARE KIT (TICK) for dealing with survivors who are often severely traumatized as a result of the nightmarish experience they go through in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Acid attacks are a form of violence primarily directed against women, where the perpetrator splashes a person with acid in order to deface or kill the person. Domestic violence, refusal to indecent proposals, family disputes have been found to be the dominating causes of acid violence.
With a relentless commitment to erase acid violence from society, ASWWF realizes the indispensable need to formulate initiatives that cater to the well being of the victims.
Moto Vision
MOTO VISION with the support of ASWWF organized a social program “Let’s stand together in the war against Acid Attack” at AQUAMARINA, Hooghly District on Sunday, 15th January 2023. Five survivors, viz., Kakoli Das, Sunita Dutta , Moyna Pramanik , Pali Debnath and Tandra Makal were participated in the program. A Fashion Show was also presented by the survivors.
Ekannoborti
Ekannoborti, a Kolkata based organization working towards the welfare of the society organized Social Awareness Day on the 8th of February 2023 at Mrinmoyee Mela, Gariahat, Triangular Park and on the occasion they felicitated Acid Survivors and Women Welfare Foundation (ASWWF) and grow awareness regarding the life of women who have been once a victim and been able to find a way towards betterment.
Photoshoot for Acid Survivors
Mauro De Bettio, a Spanish Photographer organized a photo-shoot program for Acid Survivors at Tangra, Kolkata on 9th & 13th February 2023 and also visited GGBK’s office in South 24 Pgs 0n 14th February 2023. Kakoli Das , Sunita Dutta , Moyna Pramanik , Pali Debnath, Tandra Makal , Rinku Das was present on the occasion.
International Women’s Day Celebration Program
International Women’s Day celebration program was organized by ASWWF with association of Aanukulya is an Non Profit Organization. Rita Paul , Sunita Dutta , Moyna Pramanik , Madhabi Ray , Piyali Dutta , Pali Debnath , Kakoli Das & her daughter , Rinku Das & her daughter , Tandra Makal & her son were present on the occasion. A small music performance was organized and after that survivors share their life stories.
Interactive and Photo Session with Acid Survivors
Interactive and Photo Session with Acid Survivors was organized at Tangra premises on 16th June 2023. Dr Denise Baker, UK based photojournalist and documentary photographer was present. Moyna Pramanik , Pali Debnath , Kakoli Das and her daughter was present.
Violence against Women
Xavier Law School under St. Xavier’s University in New Town celebrated their 5th Foundation Day on 3rd August, 2023. The University invited ASWWF to create awareness amongst their students about ‘Violence against Women’. A PowerPoint presentation on ASWWF and its activity through was made to over 300 students and faculty members. Moyna Pramanik , Sunita Dutta were present in the seminar.
Acid Survivors was visited the Amazon Warehouse
Sutapa Das, one of our Acid Survivors was visited the Amazon Warehouse at Uluberia, Howrah on 10th March 2023 for Employment Opportunity. Later she informed that she will not being able to join the company due to her personal problem.
Employment Opportunity to Acid Attack Survivors
A Seminar on Employment Opportunity to Acid Attack Survivors was held on 04.04.2023 at Amazon warehouse at Uluberia. Mr. Avijit Kumar was present in the seminar and presented the PowerPoint presentation towards their officials.
Program for the benefit of Acid Attack Survivors
Tagore International School , New Delhi has been working closely with ASWWF and has been organizing a fund raising program for the benefit of Acid Attack Survivors on 29th April 2023 was called NINAAD. Mr. Mukul Varma and Mr. Chandrahaas Mishra on behalf of ASWWF were present. Moyna Pramanik , Pali Debnath , Rita Paul was benefited from the program.