Barasat Unnayan Prostuti

Raised: 0 Goal: 7,60,000

About Us

Barasat Unnayan Prosuti(BUP) established in 1993, is a non-profit organization dedicated to holistic community development. With over 27 years of experience, BUP has expanded its programs to address critical issues such as human trafficking, health, education, environment and livelihood promotion. Certified by the Ministry of Home affairs under FCRA and registered with NGO Darpan under NITI Aayog, BUP operates under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act. We emphasize community-based interventions and work closely with communities and government departments to empower the population to access their rights and entitlements.

Our Appeal

Shakti- for gender equality and against Human Trafficking

Barasat Unnayan Prostuti (BUP) proposes a youth-led intervention model to address gender inequality and human trafficking in vulnerable communities.

The project aims to develop trained youth collectives who will act as community change agents, supporting access to government schemes, facilitating legal aid, responding to crises, and promoting awareness on rights and protection.

By strengthening youth leadership and fostering collaboration with local administration, the initiative seeks to create a sustainable, community-owned safety net system that addresses systemic gaps and empowers vulnerable populations.

Key Objectives

To build and strengthen youth leadership collectives trained in life skills, governance, legal literacy, and rights awareness
To establish youth-led support systems for access to government schemes, legal aid, disaster response, and mental health services
To promote active youth participation in village-level governance, protection, and monitoring mechanisms
To strengthen collaboration with local administration for improved response to gender inequality and protection issues

Target Beneficiaries

Survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence
Vulnerable women and children
Youth from marginalized communities in Barasat, Bongaon, and Basirhat subdivisions

Expected Impact

Community Impact
Improved resilience of vulnerable populations through community-owned safety and support systems
Reduction in risks of human trafficking and gender-based violence by up to 10% across target areas
Youth Impact
Around 3,000 youth engaged and empowered as community leaders across two subdivisions (Barasat and Basirhat)
At least 60% increase in meaningful youth participation in prevention of trafficking and GBV
Systemic Impact
Strengthened access to government entitlements and social protection schemes
Improved coordination between communities and local administration for timely response to protection issues
Emergence of a new generation of civic-minded youth leaders contributing to inclusive and equitable development

Project Location:
Barasat, Bongaon and Basirhat Subdivisions of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

Race Category	Distance	Min. Age Eligibility	Run Registration Fees
			Domestic* Applicant	Overseas Applicant
Open 25K	25 km	18 years(born on or before 14.12.2007)	INR 2,000	USD 45
Open 10K	10 km	15 years(born on or before 14.12.2009)	INR 1,200	USD 30
Ananda Run	5 km	12 years(born on or before 14.12.2012)	INR 499	USD 15
Sr. Citizens’ Run	2.5 km approx.	60 years(born on or before 14.12.1964)	INR 300	USD 10
Champions With Disability
PwD Participant	2.5 km approx.	12 years(born on or before 14.12.2012)	INR 300	USD 10
CWD Buddy	2.5 km approx.	18 years(born on or before 14.12.2006)	INR 300	USD 10

NGO Participation