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Friday, March 15, 2013

SHG federation formed under FGA



Sixteen (16) Self Help Group (SHG) federation members under Future Generations Arunachal (FGA) from Mechuka, Koyu (Rina village), Sille-Oyan, Yazali-Yachuli, Ziro and Palin participated in two day training-cum Orientation program organized FGA at Mahila Shakti Kendra (MASK), Balipara, Assam on March 12&13, last.
 These members were highly appreciated of FGA’s efforts in educating and sensitizing them based on their living condition which they express such training would help them managing a sustainable livelihood and they also urged for more such training in future.
Byabang Rocket, FGA Board Chairperson, appreciated the efforts of FGA in mobilization of rural communities and SHGs. He called upon the SHG to make best use of the training program to acquire practical knowledge and skill on SHG functioning, economic activities and the bank linkages.
The session of the program involved case studies of the SHGs of Balipara highlighting the problems and other issues that make affecting the success of the SHG in the area.
 
Nawang Gurung, Consultant, briefed the participants in all aspects of proper functioning of SHGs, formation of Bye-laws, record keeping, internal loan management and relationship with government officials and nodal NGOs. There was details interaction among the participants in management of SHG federation and its funds.
The participants express gratefulness to FGA for imparting training program and expose them the activities being carrying out by the SHG federation members of Balipara area initiated by the MASK people. 
  They gave field demonstration on Dish-washing power making, handbags and cane-bamboo crafts. Many women participants joyously said that this kind of program was eye-opening for them for the first time in their life.
The training concluded with formation of Central Coordinating Committee (CCC) of SHG federation constitutes 10 members including Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer under FGA.The program was lead by Four FGA staffs
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Friday, March 1, 2013

FGA attended training...

Four people from Future Generations Arunachal (FGA) participated three days Training of Trainers (ToT) on "Sustainability of Watershed Projects in North East Region" from February 20th  to 22nd , 2013 at National Institute for Rural Development (NIRD)- North East Regional Center (NERC), Guwahati. Participants from Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh participated.

The main objects of the training was to build the front line capacity  of Primary and Secondary stakeholders how to implement the project in the respective areas to address the needs of sustainability livelihoods through watershed projects and its importance. The training was organized by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad (MANAGE), an organization of Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.