International Women's Day celebrated at Alanthaya school

On 8. March 2012, Women's day celebration went on in full swing at the Alanthaya School with the support of Kanchana Foundation. 'I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.' said Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. In a small village like Alanthaya, where women are still struggling to find a position in the society, the celebration marks the the Foundation's initial step towards achieving such a goal.

  • The new beginning...The program begins with the auspicious lighting of the lamp.
  • Women's day off to a great starthe gathering is welcomed by the staff
  • Award of appreciationThe women who won prizes in the Women's Day activities
  • The speech that motivated them all...The gathering is given an enlightening speech on womens's health and hygiene by the Rtd. Health Inspector Mrs. Rosamma
  • Children enoying a day's meal with parentsThe programme was followed by midday meal where the mothers joined their kids
  • Children enoying a day's meal with parentsThe programme was followed by midday meal where the mothers joined their kids
  • Children enoying a day's meal with parentsThe programme was followed by midday meal where the mothers joined their kids
The new beginning...1 Women's day off to a great start2 Award of appreciation3 The speech that motivated them all...4 Children enoying a day's meal with parents5 Children enoying a day's meal with parents6 Children enoying a day's meal with parents7
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The program was inaugurated by SDMC President Mr. VedaKumar and continued to be an exciting and memorable day to all those present. Various games were conducted for women, who took part with admirable enthusiasm and also received prizes at the concluding part of the program. The afternoon was graced by Rtd. Health inspector Mrs. Rosamma, who delivered an inspiring talk on the importance of women's health, related myths and facts, and the role of good food and hygiene in a child's development. This was a topic which was of primary importance to the villagers but which had been so far ignored.

In the rural areas like Alanthaya village, the traditional methods and beliefs concerning women's health care and hygiene take precedent over modern and effective methods. Absence of toilets also add to the woe. With this seminar, the women were made aware of the modern health and hygine practices. At the end of the day, those who attended the program were happy, well informed and went back with the hope of having more such programs in the near future. Our target was to begin with educating the womenfolk, because we believe that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

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