“It was really inspirational for me to share my own story. I was just blown away the way the workshop has been conducted. It was a transformation within me. I also want to become facilitator like the GERI team”
~ GERI India Participant
“It was an eye opener for me to listen to my own friends stories which I have never been heard so far, for so many years. I am deep respectful of my friends who trusted and shared the stories”.
~ GERI India Participant
We were so pleased to continue expanding the GERI work in India this year – especially with young people – with one full online course with 25 young people, another three-day in-person workshop with 25 young people in Hyderabad with Support Organization for Kids in Need (SOFKIN).
As Chaya Pamula, GERI Board Member and Founder of SOFKIN, reflects:
“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful GERI workshop for SOFKIN children! I spoke to the kids yesterday and they all looked rejuvenated and energetic, and said they truly enjoyed the experience. In fact, they wanted to relive this experience.
Kudos to the facilitators for their passion, dedication, and commitment to this beautiful work! They created a safe space giving an opportunity to every kid to actively participate. . . After listening to the kids, I feel this work is extremely important to the youth, especially in healing and transforming the underserved communities. . .
Deep gratitude and love to GERI family!“
Moving into 2023, we look forward to new courses and programs, including with Dream a Dream NGO in Bangalore, SOFKIN in Hyderabad, and with advocates and activists for the Dalit community.
Ansar A, GERI Trainer and India Project Lead