District Level Workshop on “Adolescents and sexuality
Sakhya organized district level workshop in collaboration with five boarding institutes from Raighad district on 28th Sep 2013 in which 88 people participated. Mrs. Sunila Bhise and Ms. Rushila Rebello from Sakhya conducted the workshop.
The main objective of workshop was to make the participants aware of physical, emotional,
psychological, sexual & social, changes that takes place during adolescents
and challenges and issues related to sexuality.
All the participants belonged to adivasi “Katkari” tribe. They had come from near and far villages of Raighad such as Mangaon, Roha and Mahad. Majority participants were boarders from Mangaon, Mahad and from Roha. The workshop began with a prayer song which was followed by the lighting of lamp and introduction of the resource persons. There after Ms. Rushila Rebello conducted few warm up exercises and introduction game to put the participants in right mood for the workshop.
All the participants belonged to adivasi “Katkari” tribe. They had come from near and far villages of Raighad such as Mangaon, Roha and Mahad. Majority participants were boarders from Mangaon, Mahad and from Roha. The workshop began with a prayer song which was followed by the lighting of lamp and introduction of the resource persons. There after Ms. Rushila Rebello conducted few warm up exercises and introduction game to put the participants in right mood for the workshop.
Content of the workshop:
- Relationship, types of relationship, need of
maintaining relationship, Tips on how to maintain good relationship.
- Friendship, types of friendship, qualities of a
good friend.
- Trust, how to built trust.
- Documentary film on Badhate Badhate Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
- Family
life education – Imputes on Physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and
mental changes during adolescent stage and challenges encountered by
adolescents.
- Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Dealing
with family life issues.
- Child marriage
- Recap
- Evaluation of the workshop
Outcome:
The
participants showed very good interest in the workshop by participating in
discussions, simulation games and group work etc. Initially they were feeling very shy
especially when they were watching documentary film however when the resource
persons divided the girls and boys for sharing there they felt free to share
their problems regarding sexual health. Lots
of doubts, stereotypes and bias got clarified through discussion. This workshop
also helped them to minimize fears and anxieties pertaining to sexuality. They
were able to learn the concept of relationship and trust fast through
simulation games.
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