Aprajita Rana
Gurugram,Haryana
Summary
Passionate about gender empowerment and mental wellbeing, with a focus on implementing policies, executing strategies, and managing communities at the grassroots level. Committed to leveraging psychological and strategic insights to drive meaningful change and foster inclusive environments. Dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through a holistic approach that integrates gender equality and psychological well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSP Programme (Family Strengthening Programme)
SOS Children's Villages of India
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted 300 children and 159 families, providing essential support.
Empowered Self-Help Group (SHG) women through counseling, policy implementation, and fostering entrepreneurship. - Established a Bal Panchayat to equip children with tools to combat social injustices.
- Delivered counseling and educational aid to children in need.
Introduced engaging storytelling sessions, enhancing language proficiency and promoting teamwork.
Associate Intern
Magic Bus India, Chennai
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Participated in youth programs and conducted in-depth research examining socio-cultural barriers to job opportunities uptake, reaching a sample size of over 100 individuals
Interstate Representative (Student Development Council)
Madras School of Social Work
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Led efforts to foster campus inclusivity, supporting over 200 individuals from diverse backgrounds across borders within the college community. Provided comprehensive assistance to facilitate their settlement, offering social, cultural, educational, and mental support.
Vice President - Questa Students' Forum
Madras School of Social Work
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for analysing Social Enterprises which involved researching them through qualitative methods and reporting about social constructs to the department
- Findings were disseminated through seminars and webinars.
Representative
Women Development Cell, Delhi University, Bharati College
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Organizing over 35 lectures on women's safety, sexual health and empowerment
- Creating content to enhance women's agency through seminars and artistic impressions
Intern
Sustainable Livelihood Institute (Government of Tamil Nadu), Auroville
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed a Happiness Index through engaging with women in the Irumbai village of Auroville.
- Collaborated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to provide guidance for their ventures and offer counseling on daily life matters.
- Leveraged my cultural heritage from Himachal Pradesh to craft a humorous comic script titled 'Journey of An Apple', aimed at educating local women of 30 SHGs and 200 women about the effects of chemical fertilizers in agriculture.
Intern
Social Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre (SEIC)
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Engaged in article-based research focusing on Social Enterprises in India, with a particular emphasis on women-led organizations.
- Acquired firsthand insights into the unique challenges encountered by women entrepreneurs in navigating the business landscape.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Entreprenurship
Madras School of Social Work
Chennai ,India04.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Delhi
Delhi01.2019
Skills
Qualitative Analysis
- Multicultural Competence
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Field Immersion, M.A Social Entrepreneurship, Madras School of Social Work (MSSW)
- English level, C1 British Council
Languages
English
Hindi
Age
25 years
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Timeline
FSP Programme (Family Strengthening Programme)
SOS Children's Villages of India
10.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Intern
Magic Bus India, Chennai
04.2022 - 05.2022
Interstate Representative (Student Development Council)
Madras School of Social Work
11.2021 - 03.2022
Intern
Sustainable Livelihood Institute (Government of Tamil Nadu), Auroville
08.2021 - 09.2021
Intern
Social Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre (SEIC)
03.2021 - 04.2021
Vice President - Questa Students' Forum
Madras School of Social Work
10.2020 - 08.2021
Representative
Women Development Cell, Delhi University, Bharati College
01.2016 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Social Entreprenurship
Madras School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Delhi
- Field Immersion, M.A Social Entrepreneurship, Madras School of Social Work (MSSW)
- English level, C1 British Council
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