Vision Restoration Initiative in Karnataka

Location: Maharashtra, India
Project Year: Ongoing Initiative

Program Reach

15,000+ Women Trained Across Sessions

Training Format

Self-Defence & Safety Readiness Workshops

Focus Area

Awareness, Confidence & Practical Defence Training

Community Outreach

Workplace, College & Community Sessions

Youth Talent Development Society (YTDS), through #SafeHerIndia, empowers women with practical self-defence and safety readiness skills. Sessions conducted with Forbes Marshall, Only B2B, and SP Infocity combined awareness training, confidence-building, and hands-on defence techniques to help participants respond effectively in real-world situations.

The Challenge

Women’s Safety Requires More Than Awareness

Public spaces are not always safe spaces. Rising crimes against women highlight the growing need for practical self-defence awareness, presence of mind, and real-world response readiness.

The challenge was to:

Build confidence and situational awareness among women
Reduce panic and improve response readiness in unsafe situations
Equip participants with practical self-defence and escape techniques
Create safer workplaces, campuses, and communities

Project Execution (Real Process)

Awareness & Prevention

Understanding surroundings and risk indicators
Identifying unsafe behaviour and personal boundaries
Good touch vs bad touch awareness
Building mental preparedness before crisis situations

Response Readiness

Staying calm under pressure
Using voice, movement, and distance effectively
De-escalation and escape planning
Emergency response and help-seeking techniques

Practical Self-Defence Training

Basic strikes, blocks, and escape methods
Defence against close-range threats and grabs
Quick reaction drills and movement training
ENTER technique training (Eyes, Nose, Throat, Ears, Ribs)

On-Ground Sessions & Outreach

Corporate training workshops
Community and institutional sessions
Hands-on demonstrations by expert trainers
Large-scale awareness and readiness engagement

Impact & Significance

Women’s Safety Impact

Improved awareness and safety readiness
Practical self-defence skills introduced
Increased confidence in real-world situations

Training & Readiness Impact

Situational awareness training conducted
Response and escape techniques practiced
Presence of mind and decision-making strengthened

Community & Corporate Impact

Workplace and community sessions conducted
15,000+ women trained across programs
Safety awareness expanded through partnerships

Key Highlights

Women’s safety and self-defence initiative by YTDS
Real-world readiness focused training approach
Practical defence and escape response techniques
Corporate workshops and community engagement sessions
Awareness, prevention, and confidence-building modules
ENTER technique training for emergency response readiness

Key Result

Successful implementation of a large-scale women’s safety and self-defence initiative that empowered participants with awareness, confidence, practical defence skills, and real-world response readiness across workplaces and communities.

Testimonials & Experiences

Creating Safer Spaces Together

Through collaborative workshops and training sessions, partners contribute to safer workplaces, campuses, and communities for women.

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“#SafeHerIndia is helping women build confidence, awareness, and the practical skills needed to navigate challenging situations with greater preparedness.”

Alice

Intern, Forbes Marshall

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“This initiative goes beyond awareness by equipping participants with real-world self-defence techniques and stronger decision-making abilities.”

Rutika Ranade

Volunteer, OnlyB2B

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“Empowering women with safety knowledge and response readiness creates lasting impact across workplaces, institutions, and communities.”

Shruti

Volunteer, SP Infocity

#SafeHerIndia – YTDS

Building Awareness, Confidence & Self-Defence Readiness for Women