Strength TogetHER 7- Session 1

 



Strength togetHER is a virtual session facilitated by a youth development organisation called Lokopakar. It is a virtual space where girls having different stories and ideas come together and collaborate to yield in each other's growth.

Within a short span of time, this platform has been expanded to various dots of Nepal. We have successfully opened 11 different cohorts and I am the proud coordinator of cohort 7.

Starting with the session, I was really excited as well as nervous. I also had a sense of accomplishment as I had made this platform feasible to more number of people.

After a short greeting, Barsha didi, the co-founder of Lokopakar, formally started the session with the introduction of Lokopakar and its ongoing project “Strength TogetHER”. She explained how it has been a platform for teenage girls to share their stories without any fear of judgement. She also explained how the moderators have been awaring and empowering the participants.

Then Prastuti didi, the coordinator leader of Strength TogetHER, described how Strength TogetHER functions, how girls get a family where they share their stories, discuss about what matters to them and inspire each other. She mentioned that developing a sisterly bond with the people whom we have never met before reflects the essence of Strength TogetHER family.

Then, the participants gave their introduction and mentioned what intrigued them to join Strength TogetHER.

After getting introduced to each other, we played a game called “go and fetch”. It was really fun and made the session more lively.

Then, we stated our expectations and ended the session with the excitement of upcoming sessions.

Our first introductory session was a huge success and I am looking forward for more sessions. It excites me to think that I will be celebrating 10 weeks of my life with this wonderful and amazing girls.

Here's to my new venture of enjoying, making new friends, learning with each other and meeting new moderators.

Written by: Aahana Dhakal (Coordinator)
Edited by: Aastha Shrestha (Lokopakar)

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