Lakshay Suraksha

Brief

How might we reimagine access to community spaces for children by guiding them to take ownership of their own safety

Introduction

An activity for reintroducing children to shared community spaces post lockdown. By ensuring that children were aware of social-distancing guidelines that limit the chances of being infected by COVID 19, the project also aimed to reassure parents of the children’s safety while easing the latter back into the regular mold of life.

To use innovative means for raising awareness about the virus for children by engaging them in activities/challenges. 

• Enabling children to take responsibility for their own safety.

• Making parks safer for children to access. 

• Building confidence amongst parents in letting their children access open spaces. 

• Conducting collaborative activities by following safety norms.

Deliverable

An activity booklet to help both children (aged 6-12) and their parents better navigate the challenges of life post-pandemic designed on the following principles:

• Interactive activities to create and retain awareness about the virus among children, eventually enabling them to be responsible for their own safety.

• Making parks and other public spaces more accessible to children.

• Bolstering parental confidence in letting their children occupy open spaces.

• Promoting mental and physical well-being through planned exercises.

• Building empathy toward vulnerable groups.

• Conducting collaborative activities to inculcate the practice of safety protocols.