REPORT ON GREEN RHINOS WORKSHOP

An educational  workshop "Green Rhino” was conducted by Association for Social and Environmental Development and supported by Rufford Small Grants, UK. It was held at Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar on  27th January 2016 from 9 am to 2.10 pm.  The resource person was Ms. Diti Mookherjee accompanied with their representatives Ms. Piyali and Ms. Chandrima. It was attended by Ms. Harprit  Manku (Programme coordinator) along with 50 students in the conference hall. Its introductory session was held on 28^th December 2015 and the Green Rhino badges were given to the students.

The workshop offered an opportunity to students to explore and work as a team and bring them together to understand the concept of conservation of nature much better.

During the workshop, the students were divided into groups to present their views   and shared their activities under the categories of  WHAT, HOW, WHERE, WHEN and WHO. Each group came with the innovative ideas like sensitizing neighbourhood, societies by putting up stalls, educating people to use paper bags ,solar energy by spreading awareness about water and electricity , making banners and posters and using social networking sites to spread the message . The target to complete  the project is 15^th April 2016.

The workshop ended with a game called “The Web of Life”. This made students aware of the Interdependence in Nature. It was an educational, enriching exposure to the students  as they got opportunity  to understand the importance of their Environment.

Compiled by-Harprit Manku