Seeds of Awareness Program Report
Project/Program Name: Seeds of Awareness (SOA)
Date of Activity: August 18, 2024
Reported by: Tenzin Zompa, Intern
Venue: Manjushri Educational Library, Mcloed Ganj Dharamsala
Total Participants: 12 children
Specific Activities:
- Storytelling: Reading the book “The Wonderful Things You Will Be”
- Sketching: Engaging children in creative drawing activities
Key Objective:
The primary goal of these activities was to provide children with an opportunity to acquire new knowledge beyond the classroom, encouraging them to broaden their horizons through exploration.
Resource Persons:
- Tsering Sonam: Administrative Officer
- Tenzin Zompa: Intern
Program Activities Update
- Introduction to the Seeds of Awareness Program:
The Seeds of Awareness program is a collaborative initiative between the Active Nonviolence Educational Center and Manjushri Educational Services. This program leverages storytelling as a powerful tool to impart wisdom and engage children in intellectually stimulating activities designed to foster their growth and development.
- Methodology:
(a) Introduction to the Program (15 minutes):
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- The session began with introductions, followed by a brief overview of the story to be discussed. I then introduced the sketching activity, highlighting its focus on creativity and self-expression.
(b) Activity Time Frame (35 minutes):
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- Guidelines for the sketching activity were provided, encouraging participants to illustrate their current interests, aspirations, or future visions. The children were given 30 minutes to work on their sketches, with an emphasis on expressing their ideas freely rather than striving for perfection.
(c) Reflection (10 minutes):
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- At the end of the session, participants were invited to present their sketches and share the stories behind them. This activity promoted a sense of camaraderie and unity among the children.
2. Lessons Learned:
Each child’s unique thought process contributed to an enjoyable and enriching experience during the activities.
3. Suggestions for Future Improvement:
No suggestions or corrective actions were identified during this session.
4. Potential Success Story:
The program was efficiently managed within the allotted one-hour timeframe, with the activities divided into three segments to maintain focus and engagement.
6. Activity Status: Completed.
