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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