​In the month of October, the SELL team Malawi was involved in the following activities: -

​From the 13th to 15th of September SELL conducted peace building stepdown workshops in Bowe and Nkhamenya communities. This was an opportunity for the trainees to facilitate a peace building workshop in their home communities. In doing this, the Bowe team was accompanied by Leo, while Isaac was in Nkhamenya from the SELL Resource Team.

Two Resource Persons from Sell Programme Malawi - Taonga and Tommy -  visited Mzimba district on the 27th to the 28th of October 2023 for a step down workshop on peace building which was also an opportunity to mentor four SELL facilitators in Mzimba.  

​On the 6th to the 9th of October the SELL Programme Malawi visited Luwinga and Lusangazi communities in Mzuzu city for workshops on the peace building unit. Taonga and Leo went to Luwinga community and Isaac went to Lusangazi community.

In the month of September, the SELL team Malawi was involved in the following activities: -

From the 8th to 10th September SELL conducted the first peace building stepdown workshop in Mzambazi community. This took place four weeks after the peace building training and was an opportunity for the trainees to facilitate in their home community. In doing this they were mentored by Taonga and Leo of the SELL Resource Team.

On the 9th of September 2023, the SELL programme Malawi met some youth leaders of the Anglican Church with a view to introducing them to the Programme. The venue was the Ungweru Organisation compound where two Resource Persons from Sell Programme Malawi, Isaac and Tommy with the support of Tracy (a volunteer), presented an overview of the SELL Programme. The presentation was favourably received by the youth leaders who expressed their hope that very soon there will be an opportunity to begin delivering the SELL programme to the young adults of the Anglican church.

​Two Resource Persons from Sell Programme Malawi  - Isaac and Leo -  visited Nkhata-bay district on 23rd September 2023 for a step down workshop on peace building which was also an opportunity to mentor three SELL facilitators in Nkhata-bay.  

​On the 29th of September to 1st of October the SELL Programme Malawi visited Zolozolo, Katoto and Mchengautuwa communities in Mzuzu city for workshops on the peace building unit. Taonga and Tommy went to Katoto community, Isaac to Zolozolo community and Leo went to Mchengautuwa with Joackim.

​In the month of August, SELL Programme Malawi conducted the following activities:

We are also pleased to announce that in August the youth development unit was able to attend the international youth day that was scheduled for the 17th and 18th of August. The team had the opportunity to interact with the vice president to discuss its programs. The team was also able to engage with various organizations like save the children as well as explain to other young people about the program. This event helped the team to build relations with other organizations as well as young people to propel its programs further and allow more outreach to young people.      ​

​The Youth Development Unit took an initiative in raising awareness to simple and sustainable living. The students of Lusekelo School of Computing had an opportunity to learn the basics of solar power, how to create and make use of compost manure and also some useful hints for daily living. They were encouraged that the implementation of these sustainable practices is contributing to a greener and healthier environment.

The SELL team managed to have yet another training. This was the third training thus far. It took place in NkhataBay at the pastoral Centre with 37 trainees in attendance. The training was a success with great participation and passion from the trainees showing not only their commitment but love for the program.

Preparing for the training

The team thoroughly prepared for the training. All the kits were packed, including manuals for the new people. On top of that books were also carried for trainees to borrow in order to use for their own self development. The team shared the work to make it easier, and so each member had time to prepare. Every trainee was contacted to confirm their presence at the training. A few of the trainees were unfortunately unreachable and hence were not able to attend the training. 

The training
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The training run from the 27th to the 30th of July. The trainees started arriving on the 27th after which they began to register and settle down in their rooms. The training quickly started the same evening.
On the following days the training was graced with the presence of the diocesan youth chaplain Fr. Benjamin Banda who listened to the challenges that the volunteers face in their different communities. He then reaffirmed them that he is with them and also provided some of the problems that the local community leaders face and have with the program. This helped the trainees get to understand the point of view of the local community leaders and allowed them to reflect on the areas that they can improve on. The session ended well as both the volunteers and the diocesan youth chaplain had gained a lot of insight on how to work together going forward.

The rest of the training was also a huge success with active participation from the volunteers. And each team member presenting their work well. The training ended on Sunday with an outdoor mass, after which everyone headed back home and arrived safely.

​Evaluation
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The training went really well; all the preparations were done before hand making it easy for the team to carry out their duties. The volunteers were also very engaged in the training by helping out wherever need be. This was in areas like keeping the environment safe, helping in leading the mass as well as organizing the social night. They were able comfortable enough to share the challenges they face allowing for the whole group to reflect on how ease such going forward.
Overall although some of the trainees were not able to make it, the training went on to be a success.

Sharing Education and Learning for Life Foundation organized a programme for the internal displaced persons of Salama Estate and the host community in Jabi Lamba. The event which was held on the 27th May 2023 at their camp featured series of activities, cultural diversity novelty football match, talks among others.
The event provided them with the opportunity to come together and engage with each other on a social and cultural level through music, dance and sharing of native food which showcased the rich cultural heritage of the different languages in the camp and the host community.

​Speaking during the event the guest speaker, Dr Agoso Bamaiyi stated that cultural diversity is one of the fundamental ways to promoting social cohesion. He called on the people of Jabi lamba to embrace peace for the unity and development of the community.
Correspondingly, SELL team appreciated the management of the camp for making the event a distinctive one and called on the IDPs and the host community especially the young people to avoid anything that will have an effect on the peaceful coexistence of the community.

​SELL Foundation Nigeria conducted training on child safeguarding policy, animal rearing and alternative cooking method in Jos and Bauchi States respectively. The training which took place concurrently both in Jos and Bauchi states aimed at providing the participants with the necessary skills on relevant policies as well as different source of cooking energy.
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In the same vein, as way of economic empowerment, SELL Foundation distributed Small ruminant Animal to its volunteers and other items distributed were Wastebins, Solar Lantern, Trees to organizations, places of worship among others.

​The training brought together participants from different youth groups, organizations and took place at the Sacred Heart Pastoral centre Jos and SELL Foundation Office Bauchi from the 8th -9th 2023 

Sharing Education and Learning for Life Foundation marked its 10th Annual General Reflection (AGR) with the theme: Promoting Human Rights and Safe Environment through Policy Influence and Implementation: A Call for Action.
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The event which took place from the 4th - 7th July, 2023 at SELL Foundation office in Bauchi brought together SELL volunteers across the North East and Plateau State Nigeria. It featured key activities like Business meeting, presentation of impact stories, SELL journey, talk and learning visit.

​The Annual General Reflection serves as a platform for SELL to brainstorm and evaluate its impacts. The programme also provided the participants avenue to reflect on the SELL journey since inception, achievements, growth, challenges and the way forward.

Comrade Steven Aluko-Daniel, the guest speaker talked on the theme of the AGR; he said most times policies failed due to lack of involvement during the process of formulation.  Comrade Steve made a clarion call to the participants’ to always get involved in policy making and ensure its implementation for the good of their community. 
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After the talk, the 2023 AGR participants proceeded to Tafawa Balewa Tomb for a learning visit.

​The participants at the 2023 Annual General Reflection (AGR) went on a learning visit to the tomb of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is the first Nigerian Prime Minister and one of the leaders that fought for the independence of Nigerian from British colonial rule in the year 1960 before his assassination during the 1966 military coup.

The purpose of the visit is to learn the history of Sir Tafawa Balewa, his life, leadership, political ideology and enduring legacy. The participants had chance to go round the beautiful landscape adorned with beautiful architectural work where they were taking through by the orators on the history, leadership and death of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.