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Day 15 - Real work
Ahmadabad
Friday, 18 November, 2011
Real work begins today. I get to go into the field with SEWA and get my hands dirty. This is going to be an experience of a lifetime. I already have questions that I am hoping I can ask the members but I have to come up with questions to ask the adolescent girls (if I get to meet them) and also questions for Reema, the project manager for gender issues in SEWA academy. I just found out Lindsay Stein is joining my group (yipee). I am so looking forward to listening to the stories the members have to share and at the same time preparing myself that it might not all be happy stories.
My day was packed with activities. After the regular morning prayer at the academy, we reflected on the previous day activities then we went into the slum to visit one of the offsite training center. I was able to meet with the girls and asked a few questions about their participation and what they are learning and how it is of benefit to them. It was a great experience that I won't trade for anything. We headed back to the academy, had lunch and watched a video on how communication is used for empowerment. Also, the director (Namarita Ben) gave a presentation on how radio and video programs are used as a tool for development. We then went back into the field to see firsthand how the mobile community radio and video programs are used as tools for educating, and providing awareness.
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