2. ~ Kailash Satyarthi
"Every child has the right to a childhood,
free from exploitation and abuse."
150 million children globally are engaged in child labour.
(Source: International Labour Organization (ILO))
3. Introduction
● Born on 11 January, 1954 in Madhya Pradesh, India.
● Engineer by profession, social worker by passion.
● Founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement)
in 1980.
● Dedicated his life to rescuing children from exploitation.
● Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for his fight against child
labour.
4. A Spark is Ignited
• Encounter with bonded labour at age 16 subjected to hazardous and exploitative
labour.
• Witnessing children forced into dangerous and degrading work.
• Deeply affected by their suffering, vowed to fight for their freedom.
• Marked the beginning of his lifelong mission against child labour.
5. Founding Bachpan Bachao Andolan
Andolan
● Founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan in 1980 to combat child
exploitation.
● Spearheaded efforts to rescue children from slavery, trafficking,
and exploitation.
● Rescued over 85,000 children, offering hope and freedom.
● Innovative methods: undercover operations, community
mobilization, legal advocacy.
6. Global Impact
● Led Global March Against Child Labour (1998):
80,000 km across 103 countries.
● Advocated for international laws against child
labor (ILO Convention 182).
● Inspired social movements and legislative
changes worldwide
7. Unwavering commitment to his
mission despite obstacles.
Values of Kailash Satyarthi
Compassion
Deep empathy for the suffering of
others, especially children.
Courage
Fearlessly confronting injustice
and standing up for what is right.
Determination Empowerment
Empowering children to reclaim their
right to a childhood free from
exploitation
Integrity
He upholds honesty and moral
principles in all his actions, earning
trust and respect from others.
8. Values I possess -
1. Compassion: I really care about how
others feel, especially if they're going
through a tough time.
2. Determination: I don't give up easily. I
keep trying hard to achieve my goals,
even when things get tough.
3. Honesty: I always try to tell the truth and
do what's right, even when it's difficult.
4. Respect for Others: I treat everyone
nicely and with respect, listening to what
they have to say and appreciating their
help.
Values I Strive to Cultivate -
1. Courage: I want to be brave
enough to stand up for what's right,
even if it's scary.
2. Empowerment: I want to help
people feel confident and strong, so
they can reach their goals and
dreams.
9. Bridging the Gap:
’ :
1. Try to be brave and speak up when something isn't fair or right.
2. Support others and help them feel strong and capable.
3. Always think about whether what I'm doing matches up with being caring,
determined, honest, and respectful.
