Kollam, Kerala – September 4, 2024: The Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (CWEGE), Amritapuri, in collaboration with the Vishwakarma Navothan Foundation, conducted a life skills training session on non-verbal communication for tailoring students in Punalur, Kollam district. The session was led by Trainer Remya and coordinated by T.S. Shalini, Zonal Coordinator.

The workshop brought together 13 women participants from the Vishwakarma community, offering them insights into the critical role of non-verbal cues in effective communication.

Program Highlights:
The interactive session covered the different types of non-verbal communication, emphasizing their importance in creating first impressions, regulating the flow of conversations, and expressing emotions. A Memory Test Activity was conducted to demonstrate the challenges of distracted listening, enabling participants to experience firsthand how attention impacts communication outcomes.

Objective:
The primary aim was to deepen participants’ understanding of non-verbal communication and its significance in both personal and community contexts.

Outcomes:
The session empowered Self-Help Group (SHG) members with practical skills to enhance their interpersonal effectiveness, contributing to stronger governance and growth within their SHGs.

Participant Testimonial:

“The ‘Leaders They Admire’ exercise inspired me to research the principles and leadership philosophies of people I hold in the highest regard. It has been a life-changing experience to reflect on the traits of great leaders who changed the world. I now have a deeper understanding of the qualities that make a leader truly effective.”

Through this initiative, CWEGE and the Vishwakarma Navothan Foundation continue to foster skill development and leadership capacity among women in local communities.