KF A rendezvous of affection

[Shahrukh Atpade]

Knowledge Fair was organized by Rural Aid organization. For this, various organizations working in the context of SALT were called.

We were very happy. To go to a new place, to meet new people, to learn new things, to draw strength from people.

We first traveled by plane and reached Jaigaon. Discussed with Rural Aid Team. A friendship developed between all of us.

We sat together on the first day and discussed SALT in various ways. Ritu made a conversation between the two teams.

We visited the Dima community and took SALT with them. One of the women in the group I was in got really excited while talking about her family. His daughter also became very excited while talking about her family.Although we are strangers, through SALT, in such a short time, they are confidently telling us what is close to their heart. This is only possible because of SALT. Gram Panchayat members expressed their opinion and it was clear that they are eager to bring about a lot of changes. And they are trying for it.I felt very good about their strength. People spoke with great confidence. Everyone has a lot of energy to work with.It was the day of Knowledge Fair. It was very cold that day. And we were all very excited. The program started with introductions. And this recognition was done through the game of ball. All were divided into Group SALT.I was accompanied by young women from the village. He shared his dreams for the village. I saw an energy in them. The energy they are transferring to each other is trying to create change together.

After that we told about the SALT that Avni team is taking in the villages of Kolhapur. SALT initiated changes in families through children, Anganwadi sevaks learned SALT changes at work, changes in women.

AER took place at the end of the program. Everyone gave their opinion in this.

I felt like this day would never end. Because when we are with the community, we let go of all the stress and revel in them.

I would definitely like to see everyone again. And would like to appreciate the work done by them. A community thrives only when we appreciate a job well done.

[Rituu B. Nanda]

Marie,  Purnata team mate and I too who joined. Listening to the communities very energizing. Wish you were with us Marie.

[Marie Lamboray]

So happy that Avani team and Rural Aid team got to meet each other! 

Thank you,  Shahrukh!

[Sadia Jafrin]

So wholesome! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[Padmavati R]

Good to read about the energy that this Knowledge Fair created. Best wishes, marching forward