activities

Odanadi’s use of various social intervention tools and psychological methods of action are the hallmark of its efforts. For example, its mode of counseling and intervention, known as psycho-social therapy, is an innovative strategy using art forms, martial arts, adventure sports, yoga, acupuncture and meditation, and theatre for the rehabilitation of survivors. The focus is on bringing the victims out of their trauma through unconventional means, giving them the human touch and instilling a sense of self-worth.

Years round activities

Yoga:
3 classes a week are held that 15 to 20 women and teenagers attend regularly. Yoga helps them to reconnect the body and the mind and to release tensions and stress. It is also part of the path to meditation in which more and more girls are interested.

Bharatanatyam dance:
Among the classical dances of India, Bharatanatyam is the oldest and most popular dance form.

Karate:
Karate classes are held 3 times a week.

Art classes

Library and computers:
Since April 2009, 4 computers are available to the women and children, and classes in Word, Excel and PowerPoint have been given. The computers are located in the library which has just been built by a group of English teenagers.

Special events

Cycle Jatha 2009:
In June 2009, Odanadi has organized a one month cycle jatha from Mysore under the banner “Our Earth Our People”. During this month, 20 girls from Odanadi and 10 westerner volunteers had cycled over 600 km and across 60 villages in Karnataka. In each village, the Odanadi women made presentations about human trafficking and environmental justice, and they planted a tree as a gift from Odanadi and as a reminder about the issues discussed.