Foundation for Child Protection-Muskaan is an NGO working to prevent Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and to help survivors since the year 2000. Muskaan is one of the oldest initiatives in Pune whose entire focus is on the critical issue of CSA, addressing it with a multidisciplinary approach.
We focus not only on children, but on all involved stakeholders, viz., parents, relatives, teachers, police, lawyers, child protection agencies and NGOs. We also work with children staying in Child Care Institutions (CCI) in need of care and protection as well as children in conflict with the law at Observation Homes (OH) to expedite the process of rehabilitation and restoration of their lost childhood.
Initially when Muskaan began its work, the issue of sexual abuse of children was not addressed and people were not willing to acknowledge its existence. Most of the cases went unreported. Moreover, there was no specific law for protection of children from sexual abuse. Finally in 2012 the POCSO Act came into existence and people became aware of the extent of this heinous crime. Subsequently, there was a significant surge in the demand for awareness sessions and reporting of cases of child sexual abuse.
Our Vision
Our Mission
“To ensure that all children are able to realize their right to a safe and secure environment, free from sexual abuse in which their dignity is protected and their capacities developed to their fullest potential. ”
” To encourage adults to provide an enabling environment for children in which their rights can be safeguarded.”
Team Members
Shubhada Ranadive
Shubhada Ranadive is the Founder Director of Foundation for Child Protection (FFCP)- Muskaan. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and a Masters in Family and Child Welfare from TISS, she has over 15 years of experience working on the topic of Domestic Violence. She has been associated with the work on CSA in Pune since 2000, and went ahead to establish FFCP as an independent entity in the year 2017. She is now the pillar for all operations at FFCP with special focus on prevention work and awareness sessions.
Sharmila Raje
Sharmila Raje has an MA in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from TISS Mumbai. She has been working on the Muskaan project since the year 2000, when it was under the aegis of the NGO, Alochana. She has been guiding FFCP Muskaan’s case workers on all cases that are received. Ms. Raje is indeed the pillar of the casework and police support verticals at Muskaan.
Sharmila Kher
Sharmila Kher holds a degree in Life Sciences and has completed her post-graduation in Hospital Administration, and Communications and Journalism. She also holds a certificate in POSH with positions on several organisational POSH committees. She has extensive work experience in the social sectors, working on issues of Child Rights, Nutrition, Education, and Environmental Issues. Sharmila leads the Fundraising and Communications vertical at FFCP-Muskaan, while also overseeing general admin and HR operations. She has been spearheading new projects of the organization and is currently leading the CCI, OH and Community intervention projects at FFCP-Muskaan.
Dipali Dandawate
Educational Qualification: MSW from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune; PGDC in Mental Health and Counselling.
Total Experience: 15 years.
Shakila Adagale
Educational Qualification: B. Com from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Pune.
Total Experience: 18 years.
Poonam Gaikwad
Educational Qualification: Diploma in Family and Child Counselling from Garware College, Pune.
Total Experience: 15 years.
Bhagyashree Patil
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Total Experience: 7 years.
Bhagyashree has prior experience of working in the social sector for over 6 years, conducting awareness programs in schools on safe and unsafe touch, and as a counsellor to adolescent girls at a Mahila Seva Gram. At FFCP-Muskaan, she works as a case worker and counsellor, conducting sessions with all stakeholders associated with a child, and handles cases of CSA, working closely with the victims and their families. She has a Master’s in Social Work from TMV, Pune, with a specialization in Family & Child Welfare.
Manisha Kamble
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Total Experience: 7 years.
Pramod Patil
Educational Qualification: Masters in Counselling Psychology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Total Experience: 5 years.
Priyanka Kadam
Educational Qualification: BA, LLB from Amolakchand Law College, Yavatmal
Total Experience: 3 years
Taiyyaba Kausar
Educational Qualification: MSW from MSSISW, Nagpur; PG Diploma in Counselling from TISS, Mumbai.
Total Experience: 12 years.
Pooja Kadu
Educational Qualification: MSW from Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune; LLB from Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune.
Total Experience: 6 years.
Kiran Bagul
Educational Qualification: MSW from BMCS, Jalgaon
Total Experience: 5 years
Samarth Dongare
Educational Qualification: MSW from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune; Diploma in Counselling from CYDA.
Total Experience: 8 years.
Shubhangi Gharbude
Educational Qualification: MSW Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune; LLB from SRT Marathwada University.
Total Experience: 8 years.
Padma Chavan
Educational Qualification: MSW from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Total Experience: 3 years.
Mohan P. Kawate
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Total Experience: 8 years.
Renuka Naik
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Diploma in Counselling from Bharati Vidyapeeth.
Total Experience: 9 years.
Dhanshri More
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Diploma in Teacher Education from MKSSS, Pune.
Total Experience: 3 years.
Shweta Munde
Educational Qualification: MSW from Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune
Total Experience: 2 years
Kirti Dini
Educational Qualification: MSW from Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune
Total Experience: 18 years
Rani Lokhande
Educational Qualification: MSW from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Diploma in Counselling from Bharati Vidyapeeth.
Total Experience: 1 year.
Shamsundar Kadam
Educational Qualification: MSW from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmednagar
Total Experience: 1.5 years
Sanjay Kadam
Educational Qualification: MA in Clinical Psychology from MES Garware College, Pune; MA in Marathi Literature from Pune University; NET; SET; certified in Psychometric Testing.
Total Experience: 10 years.
Nisha Kulkarni
Educational Qualification: BCom from Pune University
Total Experience: 8 years of experience in training on CSA & value education
