Developing Kishori Leaders at Manori, 29-2-16

On the 29th Feb, 2016; the Savdhaan Samaj Kendra, Manori organised a Training Program for Kishoris (adolescent girls) on the topic of "Leadership". A total of 14 Kishoris participated. The resource Person was Mr. Manik.

He led the young girls to reflect on their current position and on their self identity. He made them release their strengths and how they could develop themselves as persons who were capable of becoming leaders in society. 

He spoke of the different types of Leaders and their characteristics. He went on to explain how being a facilitative Leader they could bring about change in their community. 

Discussions with Fisherfolk Societies, Gorai - 26-2-16

Date:              26^th Feb 2016

Time:             11.00 to 12.30 pm

Venue:           Gorai Macchimar Society

Topic:             To discuss with them issues of Fisher folk

Members:    Chairmen – Mr. Alex Aitolea, Vice Chairman – Mr. Mathew Vasaikar, Secretary – Mr. Nevil D’Souza

CSA Staff:     Mrs. Sheetal Palande, Mr. Dayanand Patil,

CCO Staff:     Sr. Christel, Miss Nasim, Mrs. Natal

Sr. Christel introduced the CSA Staff & Society Staff. Then a discussion was initiated on the Problems faced by fisherfolks.

The members shared that they faced many problems that was connected to the changing environment and its effects on the ocean and consequently on the fish catch.

They also shared on the condition of their Fishing Nets which was perishing due to the water contamination. They expressed the fact that there was no guarantee in this livelihood as they face problems associated with losses incurred due to increase in diesel prices and also they face other problems like lack of space for storing of fish in a cold storage.

They expressed that they would like to have more awareness programs like the Training conducted earlier by CSA on Boat Engine Repairing. They were open to the proposed Financial Literacy Training, however they also faced practical problems like when they are at home they are not able to take time out because they function under the guidance of the Nakhva (Boat Owner) who assigns various tasks to them when they are on the shore.

After discussing with them on the proposed trainings on Wireless and GPS Functioning, they readily agreed to take part and learn from it. The meeting ended. 

Farmer's Meeting, Talavali Dongri 25-2-16

On 25 February 2016 Prerna Samaj Kendra,Dongri organised a Farmer's meeting at Talavali area in the field. There was a total of 13 farmers who actively took part. 


Mr. Dayanand Patil led the meeting. All the farmers were actively involved in the discussion and shared their issues which they faced in field.

They were motivated to learn more about agriculture and how to improve their current practices of farming. One of the suggestions included the possibility of taking an exposure visit to understand how they could improve their current practice. 

Farmer's Meeting at Dongri CCO, 21-2-16

On the 21st February, 2016 the Dongri CCO facilitated a farmer's meeting at Dongri, Tarodi. A total of 30 farmers actively participated in the meeting. 

Mr.Dayanand Patil the Joint Programme Coordinator of the project lead the meeting. The farmers discussed various issues faced by them and decided to form a Farmer's Core Group at Tarodi area.

Training on Domestic Violence Act and their Rights, Dongri CCO - 20-2-16

On the 20th Feb, 2016 a training session was taken for Women on Domestic Violence Act 2005 & Women's Rights at Dongri CCO in the hall adjoining the church. 



Ms. Chitra Joshi was a resource person . A total of 34 women actively participated in the training. 

Kishoris from Gorai CCO develop Leadership on 19th Feb, 2016

Date: -          19/02/2016

Time: -         11.00 - 01.30

Venue: -        Gorai Church Hall.

Members: -   35 Kishories.

Topic: -         Leadership.

Resource Person: - Mr. Manik.

Report: -     

Resource Person started session with awareness songs ‘Jaggira Sara ra ra.” Then he asked them to sit two in pairs to choose in destination then one will become Driver& other conductor, also after this exercise he asked each pair what were their feeling by doing this, also with this he explain to them Responsibility of leadership .

Then he divided them into 5 groups to do the exercise that with straw the made group name then he stressed how participative Leadership brings unity in the group with this he took another awareness song and winded up the session.  


 

Developing Leadership with Kishoris at Uttan, 18-2-16

On 18^th Feb. 16 we had the session for Kishories on Leadership by Mr. Dayanand Patil. There were total 44 girls attended the session.  Mr. Dayanand spoke on what is Leadership, Types of Leadership. Traits of Leadership. He also told them the full of Leader that is

L – Lovable

E – Emotional

A – Approachable 

D – Discipline  

E – Evaluation

R – Respect

He also spoke on differences between a Manager and a Leader

Managers	Leaders
Focus on things	Focus on people
Do things right	Do the right things
Plan	Inspire
Organize	Influence
Direct	Motivate
Control	Build
Follows the rules	Shape entities

It followed with the activity where he used three glasses of water, stone, sand and cotton. In tree glasses he put water and one glass he put stone the other he put sand and in third glass he put cotton. Cotton soaked the water, stone was as it is and sand mixed in the water. The purpose behind this activity is how our leaders are supposed to be and how they act. Girls were happy with the session. And with feedback form closed the session.

Reported by: Sr. Martha CSA. Ms. Sanjina. Ms. Velencia Uttan CCO