"Let us give happiness to all around us. We will gain abiding peace."
The year began with intensive training on health issues, SHG norms, accounts and issues related to strengthening of women’s groups.
a. Arpana’s medical professionals conducted training sessions
b. Association for Stimulating Know-How (ASK), Delhi, also held training sessions
Village level training of self help group members is conducted according to need and is participatory and interactive, using plays, songs, games and flash cards for group discussions.
Modules for village level training were designed so that group members could participate in community based training session.
The goal of constant reinforcement of health messages and continual training is to foster and sustain correct practices for mother child well being and community health.
TRAINING on GROUP STRENGHTHENING and RECORD KEEPING
No. of sessions | No. of Villages | No. of Women | Attendance |
367 | 100 | 1400 | 14000 |
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS
No. of Villages | No. of Groups | Attendance |
80 | 620 | 48,868 |
Women across the target area continue to educate and mobilize young mothers to access government health centers at appropriate times for immunization and checkups. They raise awareness on prevention and management of seasonal diseases and are ready with practical help and advice as needed.
Capacity Building of Staff and Village Leaders
Community workers and village leaders were given ongoing training in 29 sessions in the topics: