SHILLONG, May 31: The Department of Social Work-PG, St. Edmund’s College, organised a series of activities as part of a six-day rural camp at Riangmang village.
According to a statement, the rural camp, which concluded on May 28, was thematised on ‘Matti Ban Sahnam B’la Suhthied Naduh Thymmei. Longdien Kin Sakhi, Kan Phuhphieng Ka Lawei.’
“There were several activities organised in the village during the camp, including role-plays that addressed teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, food processing and skill development; Building as Learning Aid (BALA) programme, where the team painted on one of the walls of the Anganwadi Centre to create a child-friendly and learning environment,” the statement said.
The department also organised an awareness programme on adolescent health, workshop on ‘supporting youth in skill development & entrepreneurship’, one-day health camp in collaboration with Nongum Primary Health Centre, etc.
“As the camp concluded, a cultural programme showcased the traditional dances and costumes of different communities, including the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, as well as the Naga communities with the people from Riangmang village participating from singing to dancing to making speeches,” the statement said.
