Day: November 30, 2024

On the 22^nd of November, 2024, Gerlinde Ma’am, a long-time supporter of STOP, visited Tughlakabad to engage with the community and staff. Her visit included a series of impactful activities, starting with a meeting with staff at the community center. She then interacted with children from families affected by recent demolitions, offering emotional support and encouragement by listening to their stories and aspirations. She also held an interactive session with 9th standard students, discussing their career goals and sharing insights from her own professional journey. She later participated in a community event at Durga Mata Mandir focused on drug awareness and prevention, organized by Ramola Bhar Charitable Trust and supported by SPYM. Drawing from her experience in addiction recovery, Dr. Gerlinde spoke about using acupuncture as an alternative therapy for drug withdrawal, emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment. Her visit inspired hope and reinforced community collaboration.

On the 22^nd of November, 2024, STOP conducted a revision training session for Tughlakabad’s women, focusing on practical application of knowledge gained from eight previous training programs addressing issues like domestic violence, child marriage, health, education, and human rights (sponsored by APPI). The training was conducted by the Project Coordinator, Shirine Marian Tigga and Psychological Counsellor, Sakshi Gaur, respectively. Mahila Mandal Volunteers mobilized participants, engaging them in discussions and situational assessments to reinforce their learning and empower action. Activities included a detailed recap of prior training, practical exercises on legal measures and support systems, and a questionnaire testing real-life application of knowledge. Tughlakabad youth volunteers supported participants with reading and writing tasks, fostering community collaboration. The session highlighted confidence-building and impactful feedback, demonstrating participants’ readiness to address abuse and injustice. It also provided valuable insights for the organizers to evaluate and enhance training effectiveness.