‘A better future for every child’

Knowledge sharing sessions for children of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Nagaland held

Dimapur, November 23 (MExN): Reckitt, the global leader in consumer-healthcare led The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) programme, celebrated World Children’s Day and promised togetherness and awareness amongst children in three states of North East India including Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. 

A press release issued by the Virtual Communication stated that initiating a conversation around child rights to emphasise on the 5 pillars of TBBT (Awareness, Consent, Protection, Equity and inclusion), The Reckitt led and Plan India backed programme reached out to Tea tribe and Chakma Tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. The session focused on motivating kids on inclusion and equity to all, promoting local sports to enhance the indigenous traditions and cultures. The session also witnessed participation from government bodies and speakers like Koing Samon Umbon, DDSE (Deputy Director of School Administration and a social activist. 

In the knowledge sharing session, the programme collaborated with Tabitha Enabling Academy, Nagaland. Tabitha Enabling Academy along with TBBT, have worked towards bridging the knowledge gap among children and enabling them to lead a better informed life. TBBT conducted an open dialogue between the children of the three states and government officials like Vinie Doze, District Training Officer, Department of Education, Nagaland, Shalom Chophy, DDTH Kohima Bible Seminary, Taipong Jamir, Academic Counselor, Disability Union, Nagaland.

In the last session, TBBT conducted activities for children of Sikkim. Open ground activities like dance performances, quizzes, street plays, motivational talks, poetry, and painting were held as part of celebrating the occasion. The knowledge sharing and motivating sessions ended with judges like Dr Kabita Lama, Head of Nepali Department, Shiva Chettri, school teacher and art worker applauding the creative side of children.