September:
Hygiene Awareness Programme
Since it is a known fact that people listen to doctors rather than normal people, a series of talks by Health Inspector Mr. Boregowda, and others, was organized by the Trust.
Mr. Boregowda, who works in Turuvekere, addressed students of Sri Someshwara High School, Dombaranahalli, on Sept 17 on topics ranging from personal and dental hygiene, diseases like swine flu and malaria, food poisoning and HIV/AIDS. The programme was well-received by the students who appreciated Mr. Boregowda’s use of real life examples. They look forward to more such talks in the future.
Personal Hygiene Awareness
A series of talks on personal hygiene was organized by the Trust on Sept 11 in Dombaranahalli and Sept 15 in Harikaranahalli and Karigondanahalli. The talks were directed at students from three local schools and an equal number of boys and girls from low socioeconomic backgrounds were chosen from each school. The children learnt the proper way of brushing teeth, bathing, etc. They were happy with the activity and look forward to more in the future.
Genital Hygiene Programme
Girl students (7th – 12th standard) from two local schools in Dombaranahalli were addressed on genital hygiene by Ms Kala Charlu from the Mitu Foundation on Sept 16.
Ms Kala spoke about important issues including how periods are natural and not a curse and that they have to occur regularly for good health. The students were initially uncomfortable with the topic and some did not even know why periods existed. However they were impressed with Ms Kala’s talk and hope for more such talks in the future.
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