In Bihar, Priests refuse to Marry Children

Art of Living Impact 

It takes three people to make a marriage. The bride, the groom and the priest who officiates it. The Art of Living in association with UNICEF combated the problem of child marriage in Bihar by raising awareness in 418 religious leaders, not just community members.

Under the initiative a total of 1,29,560 people were reached out to, through programs for mindset change. In Gaya - 74,960, in Nawada - 23,400, and in Vaishali - 31,200.

181 local youth emerged as 'Agents of Change' after the Art of Living Youth Leadership Training Program and worked further for the cause. 40% were girls, most of whom were themselves victims of Child Marriage.