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GFF HELPS BELIEVES IN TRAINING AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

GFF HELPS PHILIPPINES SIGN LANGUAGE CELEBRATION

Sign Language Day, or the International Day of Sign Languages, is celebrated on September 23 as part of the International Week of the Deaf. This observance highlights the importance of sign languages and the rights of deaf individuals worldwide. To celebrate this day, we visited Lapnag Primary School and Estancia Elementary School, where we engaged with the students. We prepared handouts of the Sign Language Alphabet and taught them how to sign each letter, say their names, and use simple greetings. We also emphasized the importance of respecting deaf individuals and helping them in any way possible. The students were enthusiastic about learning the hand signs and introducing themselves using sign language.

GFF HELPS NEPAL CONDUCTS FIRST AID TRAINING FOR MOTHERS:SAFETY STARTS AT HOME

On September 15, we had a “First aid training” workshop for the mothers of “SEEP” (Self Employment and Education Program) and for the mothers of Adult Literacy class. This suggestion was given to us by Mr. Saom Namchu. There were 39 participants in the workshop. The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Keshav Makaju who works as director of Highway Community Hospital and has seven years of experience as first aid trainer.

This workshop provided a golden opportunity for mothers looking to create a safe environment for their families. Mr. Keshav created a very interactive environment where the mothers were sharing about their home remedies, learning correct ways of treating in case of emergencies and doing practical.

This workshop taught participants with vital skills, such as CPR, choking relief, and basic wound care, empowering them to confidently respond to emergencies. Mothers learned important skills from this workshop to help their children feel safe. This workshop is a great way to keep their families healthy and secure.

Mr. Keshav also provided important toll free numbers to the mothers. He also gave information about keeping first aid kit at home.

All the mothers were provided snacks during daytime. Mothers were happy to clear their misconceptions about many home remedies and also to learn the first aid techniques practically.

GFF HELPS INDIA CONDUCTS FIRST AID AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Whilst living in a community, we cannot avoid the unavoidable. However, we can train and arm ourselves with the right kind of knowledge so that even when the worst scenario happens, we are know of the right actions that can be taken. With the same aim in mind, GFF Helps India Representatives organized The First Aid and Disaster Management Training Program at Pudung SOGG Centre on the 6th of September. The program was facilitated by Mr Rakesh Singh, a certified First Aid trainer. The training aimed to empower community members with vital skills to respond to emergencies. Participants learnt essential first aid techniques including how to perform CPRs, emergency response protocols, and disaster preparedness strategies, including creating emergency kits. Through practical simulations, they gained confidence in their abilities and were encouraged to share their knowledge with others.GFF Helps India gave away certificates signed by the facilitator to all 14 participants at the end of the program which fostered a culture of preparedness within the community, ultimately enhancing safety and resilience during emergencies.

GFF HELPS INDIA CONDUCTS SAUSAGE MAKING WORKSHOP

GFF Helps India organized a sausage making training in Soondung, Lower Pudung on the 7th of September. This training provided local residents with valuable skills for potential income generation. Led by Mrs Lakmit Lepcha, a knowledgeable expert from the village itself, participants engaged in hands-on activities that covered various methods, ingredient selection, and hygiene in food preparation. The training emphasized traditional recipes while introducing innovative approaches to meet market demands, equipping villagers to produce high-quality sausages. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many participants excited about establishing a local sausage business to supply markets and events. This initiative not only enhanced culinary skills but also fostered community spirit and entrepreneurship, leaving villagers optimistic about creating a sustainable income-generating venture in the future.

IMPROVING THE READING SKILLS OF THE CHILDREN- NEWSPAPER PROJECT RENEWAL AND MOBILE LIBRARY AT DEBANJAN GIRLS FOOTBALL ACADEMY

On the 12th of September, a mobile library session was conducted at the Debanjan Girls Football Academy. The mobile library project which aims to improve the reading skills amongst the children by providing them with books suitable for their age to read, is conducted every month in all the three centres of our partner Glenn Project, the SOGG Centres as well as in Debanjan Girls Football Academy.

This month, we also collaborated with Himalayan Stores and renewed the newspaper project at Debanjan, ensuring that the children can not only improve their reading skills but also stay updated with all the current affairs that is happening around the world.

Joe FisherGFF HELPS BELIEVES IN TRAINING AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES