Society for Development Activities (Project KHEL)

Project KHEL creates a transformative environment that utilizes play as a primary language and learning medium for children and youth. Its mission focuses on creating joyful learning experiences through safe spaces and gender sensitivity to ensure holistic development. Employing a "Play as Pedagogy" methodology ensures that activities remain contextual and experiential, allowing participants to become active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Facilitators guide these sessions with trust and empathy, moving away from traditional top-down teaching models.

Major Interventions:

Community Outreach and Awareness: In the initial project phase, it establishes its presence within local communities to build foundational trust and awareness. This stage focuses on creating safe and inclusive learning spaces, as well as introducing gender-equitable play to a wider audience. These efforts lay the groundwork for essential life skills and specialized health conversations that benefit marginalized youth.

Made in Maidaan: This program utilizes the playground as a classroom to teach critical life skills through physical activity and group engagement. The initiative operates multiple centers where specialized educators implement a system of positive reinforcement to foster accountability and leadership. Participants learn to navigate social biases while building a strong sense of self in a safe, integrated environment.

Kissa Kahani and Adolescent Workshops: This initiative delivers specialized workshops and training-of-trainers sessions to empower young voices through creative, participatory methods. The curriculum addresses gender sensitivity and personal development, providing a safe space for adolescents to explore their identities. Specialized engagements like Red Spot facilitate essential conversations regarding menstrual hygiene, while Teen Talks provides comprehensive sex education. Both programs utilize gamification and interactive methods to make complex or sensitive topics accessible and engaging for young people.

Organizational Strengthening and Scaling: It focuses on institutional growth and expanding the reach of play-based pedagogy across different regions. This process involves refining inclusive designs and managing transitions to ensure systemic impact.