Character & Charisma #8
Beyond Schools is a project by Sakar Foundation that aims to help youth learn about soft skills, ranging from setting boundaries to self care. This summer in India I helped record videos and present at schools specifically focused around healthy relationships The presentations focused on the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and featured various activities to keep the students engaged. I created engaging activities alongside the other presenters in order to develop these topics and put them into real scenarios, making what we were discussing more personal to the students. My favorite activity was the one where we prompted students to put hurtful words on paper, crumple it up, and then try making the paper look whole and unwrinkled again. The moral of it was supposed to show that words that you say to yourself and others cannot be undone and they have a lasting impact. It was really inspiring to see the young children understand this message, and I was proud of the way that they received it and hope that they take this with them in their future.
This message was especially inspiring to me because of my experience with bullying. In elementary school, many people would make fun of my eyes because I had Ptosis, which caused my eyelids to droop. I had surgery for it when I was younger, but it has always been a little visible and has gotten consistently worse. While I haven’t been bullied for it in recent years, the feelings and words of the people who bullied me for it still replay in my head often. Even if it doesn’t consistently affect my life today, the paper anecdote was a good representation of how someone might not feel the same once they hear certain words.
The activity you conducted to illustrate the impact of words is truly impactful. Your dedication to educating young students about healthy relationships is admirable. I commend your efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of these students. Keep up the fantastic work!
Your jazba to educate students about healthy relationships is truly praiseworthy. The activity you organized is a powerful way to show the impact of words. Your personal experience adds a heartfelt touch to the work you’re doing. Keep up the fantastic efforts!
Your personal experience with bullying and your commitment to educating students on healthy relationships is inspiring. It’s wonderful to see you use your experience to create meaningful activities for these young minds. Keep making a positive impact on the community!
Your dedication to creating engaging and impactful sessions for students in India is truly inspiring. The activity you designed to convey the impact of words is a great way to impart such an important lesson. Your personal connection to the subject brings depth and sincerity to your efforts. Keep up the great work!