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SELL PROGRAMME MALAWI REPORT (MAY 2024)

6/16/2024

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Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Programme Malawi conducted the following activities in the month of May:

SELL Meets The Catechists Community

On the 10th and 11th of May 2024, the SELL team Malawi was glad to present the SELL program to some of the catechists in Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu. This took place at the Pastoral Center in Nkhata-bay district, northern Malawi with 13 participants. The catechists that took part in the training were very happy to engage in some of sessions of the program and also learn its methodology.
 
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Step Down Workshop At Ntchenachena

​On the 17th to 19th of May the SELL team Malawi visited Ntchenachena community in Rumphi district for a step down workshop on leadership where they had the opportunity to mentor two trainee SELL facilitators. Isaac was the Resource Person that represented Sell Programme Malawi at Ntchenachena.
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Team Bulding At Ungweru

​On Friday the 24th of May 2024, ungweru organization had a team building session at the laudato si hall. In attendance of the team building session were all the staff at ungweru organisation and it was led by Tommy Hayden. This was done as a way of enhancing the social relations and define roles within departments, often involving collaborative tasks.
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Sell Overview Presentation At St. John’s Institute Of Health

​On 24 May 2024, the SELL programme Malawi was presented with an opportunity to present the SELL overview to the youths at St. John’s Institute of Health. Three resource persons from Sell Programme Malawi Isaac, Taonga and Hagar visited the Institution to present the overview. The youths were lovely, easy to work with and they are excited with programme and highly looking forward to the coming step down workshops.
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SELL Programme Malawi: March 2024 Activities Report

4/18/2024

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The SELL Programme Malawi team had a busy and productive March, conducting workshops and events focused on youth development and cultural understanding.

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​Ungweru commemorates International Women’s Day

On March 8 2024, Ungweru Organisation commemorated the International women’s day at its Laudato Si Hall. The celebration was to recognize the vital role women play in the society, it featured a prayer service alongside inspirational quotes and images of aspiring women.

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Sell Programme Meets Mzuni Community
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​The Mzuzu University (MZUNI) students participated in Sharing Education and Learning for Life Programme workshop at Ungweru, in the Laudato Si Hall. The workshop was on 9 march 2024. The workshop was on one of the SELL units, wisdom of traditions and facilitated by Hagar, Deborah and Isaac.
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Step down workshop in Nkhata-bay
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One resource person from Sell Programme Malawi, Isaac visited Nkhata-bay district for a step down workshop on wisdom of traditions. The workshop was conducted from 15th to 17th March 2024 and was hosted at Pastoral Center hall. The workshop attracted 24 young adults from the district and four SELL facilitators based in Nkhata-bay facilitated it.
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Step-down Workshop in Mzimba Community

​On the 22nd to 24th of March the SELL Programme Malawi visited Mzimba community for a workshop on the wisdom of traditions unit. Isaac was the resource persons that represented Sell Programme Malawi at Mzimba community, and the team was very impressed with how organized the facilitators were in Mzimba and how they engaged with the participants.

SELL Meets Students of Lusekelo School of Computing

On 22nd of March, the SELL programme Malawi conducted a wisdom of traditions unit with the students of Lusekelo school of computing at the Ungweru compound. Two Resource Persons from Sell Programme Malawi Hagar and Deborah were there to help the facilitators at Ungweru to present the unit.
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SELL STAFF HELD TEAM MEETING/RETREAT TO KICK STARTS THE YEAR

3/14/2024

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​Setting tone for success in the year 2024, SELL staff held team meeting/retreat to mark the start of the year. The event provided the team with the opportunity to come together to set goals for the year 2024. The retreat/meeting aimed to energize and rejuvenate the team fostering a positive working atmosphere with a shared vision.
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​Some of the areas covered during the meeting/retreat include:  understanding Organization’s mission and vision, team building/relationship, skills and personal development, engaging with community, self reflection, planning and looking ahead among others.

During the meeting, the team encouraged one another to contribute their perspectives and insights for the growth and development of the Foundation.
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The meeting concluded with staff having a sense of renewed motivation, enthusiasm and shared purpose.  The retreat/meeting which was help upon office resumption took place at the SELL Office in Bauchi.  

SELL PAID ADVOCACY VISIT TO NAPTIP, TSBS, NKPHRN IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE

The SELL Resource team alongside SELL Facilitators in Jalingo paid an advocacy visit to the National Agency for the prohibition of Trafficking in persons (NAPTIP), Taraba State Broadcasting Service (TSBS), and Nigeria Keep Population Health and Rights Network (NKPHRN) in Jalingo, Taraba State.
 
The visit aimed to foster collaboration and support the fight against human trafficking in Taraba State.
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The visit also served as a platform to promote SELL programs through the use of media and to explore potential areas for possible collaborations.
 
Speaking during the visit Mr Kennedy Maza appreciated the SELL team for the visit, and also applauded the efforts of SELL Foundation dedication towards building a peaceful community.
Mr Kennedy acknowledged the role SELL plays in raising awareness on the areas of peace building, climate and human rights.
 
He stated that the issue of trafficking in Taraba state is worrisome as the number is always on the rise. Mr Kennedy made a clarion call to the SELL team in Jalingo to always report suspicious case of trafficking so as to combat human trafficking within the state.
 
Speaking also, the Director Taraba State Broadcasting Services Mr David Nyah having heard what SELL has done and continue to do in Taraba State call on the team to involve the media in SELL activities so the program can reach out to wider audience.
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​Mr Muhammad Sadisu Co-chair of Nigerian keep population health and rights network thanked the SELL team for the visit and also stated that the visit will serve as a reminder that collective effort is key to building a peaceful and resilient community.
 
Mr Muhammed on behalf of his team promised to collaborate with SELL in the area of advocating for peace and human rights in the state.
 
The advocacy took place on the 6th of February, 2024.

 
SELL CONDUCT TRAININGS IN BAUCHI, JALINGO
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​Sharing Education and Learning for Life Foundation has once again conducted trainings in Bauchi State and Jalingo, Taraba State. The trainings which took place from the 8th to the 10th February, 2024 focused on the following thematic areas: Policy Influence and implementation, Child Safeguarding and protection and production of briquettes.
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The trainings aimed to empower participants with skills on Child safeguarding, production of briquette which will serve as alternative source of cooking and to also enhance their capacity and participation in policy influence in their respective communities.

As part of our commitment towards creating a safe and sustainable environment, SELL also distributed tree seedlings, solar lanterns, waste bins to SELL beneficiaries, individuals, private/public institutions during the trainings in Bauchi and Jalingo respectively.
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Similarly, some selected SELL facilitators were given small ruminants animals that will serve as a means of livelihood.
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 The training brought together participants from different youth/women groups, Religious groups, civil society organizations and other relevant institutions.

WOMEN RAISED CONCERNS DURING THE CHILD SAFEGUARDING TRAINING IN JALINGO, BAUCHI

​Some group of women that participated in the child safeguarding training conducted by SELL Foundation Nigeria in Bauchi State and Jalingo, Taraba State raised concerns about the welfare of children and young people in the states.
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​The training which aimed at providing women with skills on safeguarding spark up critical discussions concerning the welfare of the children and that of young people especially those whose have been found committing all kinds of crimes in the community.
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During the training, the women challenged themselves and also shared their experiences and observations on how to enhance the welfare of the child. The women in Jalingo also lamented that most times meetings are held and they are not represented, as result of that, they also call on one of the Youth executive of that area who happens to be at the training to always involve them during the meetings so that such avenues can be use to talk to one another.
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​The trainings took place on the 10th February, 2024 at SELL Foundation office in Bauchi and in St Peters Jalingo.

SANITATION AND SENSITIZATION ON CHILD REGISTRATION ETC FOR UNGUWAN KADAWA, GIREI LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARE, ADAMAWA STATE ON 10TH FEBRUARY,2024
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​A Community Based Organization known as Mercy Initiative for Rural and Social Development (MIRAS-D) in Collaboration with SELL team in Yola carried out sensitization/sanitation at Unguwan Kadawa ward of Girei Local Government in Adamawa State.
 
This became necessary due to the deplorable and hazardous nature of the environment prompted by the presence of refuse littered everywhere and produced a very bad smell and seen as capable of affecting the health of the residents in the area.
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Moses Bakari who is a facilitator of the SELL programme led the facilitation where they engaged with members of the community on the need to keep clean, the effects of refuse littering and defecation on the atmosphere, the need for the use of nose mask etc.
 
The youths and children came out in their numbers and in togetherness, the said activity was carried out amidst musical interlude which helped in making the work easy. Amidst the event, he also spoke about the need to register children who have not been registered especially those aged 0-5 years and the importance of foundational education.

TAFAWA BALEWA SELL COMMUNITY CONDUCTED LEARDERSHIP WORKSHOP
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The SELL facilitators in Tafawa Balewa community Bauchi State conducted a leadership workshop to all the Young Catholic students of Nigeria (YCSN) in Tafawa Balewa of Bauchi State Nigeria.
The workshop which took place at the Presentation Brothers school in Tafawa Balewa aimed to equip the students especially the school prefects with the necessary skills on leadership. The workshop had in attendance sixteen schools in attendance including their patron and matrons. It took place on the 16th -17th February, 2024
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SELL PROGRAMME MALAWI REPORT (JANUARY 2024)

2/1/2024

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Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Programme Malawi conducted the following activities in the month of January:

Step down workshops in Rumphi.

​Two Resource Persons from Sell Programme Malawi - Taonga and Leo – visited Rumphi district for a step down workshops on Self Awareness where they had the opportunity to mentor four trainee SELL facilitators. The workshops took place on the 20th January 2024, one in Rumphi main township area and the other in the outskirt of Rumphi town, an area called Ntchenachena.
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SELL FOURTH TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS IN NKHATA BAY

​40 enthusiastic trainees took part in the SELL Programme Malawi's fourth training, held in Nkhata Bay from January 25th to 28th, 2024. The event fostered learning, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of programme challenges and solutions.

Preparation:

Prior to training, the SELL team carefully made all their necessary preparations. They packed comprehensive kits, including the new Tumbuka manuals for participants and development-oriented books for independent learning. Additionally, each trainee was contacted, ensuring maximum attendance. While a few were unreachable, the overall response demonstrated a strong commitment to the programme

Engaging Sessions and Valuable Insights:

​The training programme featured active participation from the volunteers. The presence of diocesan youth chaplain, Fr. Benjamin Banda, also added to the richness of the experience. His insights into community leader concerns facilitated open discussion and reflection on potential areas for improvement.
Throughout the training, volunteers played an active role. They assisted with various tasks, participated actively in the Mass and organized social activities, thus contributing to an easy learning environment. The open sharing of challenges fostered a collaborative spirit and allowed the group to brainstorm solutions collectively. This willingness to address difficulties paves the way for continued programme growth.
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Evaluation:

​The overall success of the training was attributed to thorough preparations, enabling the continuous execution of activities. The open sharing of challenges among participants allowed for collective reflection and identified areas for improvement in future sessions.
While some trainees were unable to attend, the training was deemed a success, showcasing the resilience and dedication of both the SELL team and the participating volunteers. The insights gained from the diocesan youth chaplain and the collaborative spirit displayed during the training provide a strong foundation for future endeavours.

Looking Ahead:

Moving forward, the SELL Programme Malawi plans to follow up with step down workshops in all the communities that had representatives at the training. This continued commitment to development, with the support our partners (The Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu) and our benefactors (TROCAIRE, St. Patrick’s Missionary Society and SELL Connect) ensures the programme's ongoing impact on the community.
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SELL PROGRAMME MALAWI MONTHLY REPORT (NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2023)

12/19/2023

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As the year comes to an end, SELL Programme Malawi conducted the following activities in the month of November and December.

Workshops in Katete and Edingeni communities
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On 3rd to 5th November 2023, the SELL programme Malawi was at Katete and Edingeni for peace building workshops. Isaac and Tommy were the two Resource Persons that represented Sell Programme Malawi at Katete community, while Taonga and Leo were at Edingeni community.
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participants at Katete
SELL Malawi First Mentors Training
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The SELL team Malawi held the first mentors training of the Programme from the 9th to the 12th of November 2023. The training was attended by ten SELL volunteer trainees and aimed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively guide and support their fellow young people. The training took place in the premises of Ungweru Organization in Mzuzu.
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SELL PROGRAMME MEETS MZUNI COMMUNITY
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The Mzuzu University (MZUNI) students continued their participation in the Sharing Education and Learning for Life Programme workshop at Ungweru, in the Laudato Si Hall. The workshop was conducted on 18th of November 2023. The workshop was on the peace building and facilitated by Hagar, Dominic and Taonga.
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group session

DECEMBER, 2023
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First training with the Anglican Community

On the 7th to 10th of December 2023 the SELL team Malawi was glad to hold the first training with the Northern Anglican Diocese of Malawi.  This took place at the Laudato Si hall of Ungweru organization in Mzuzu city, northern Malawi with 15 participants. The Youth Chaplain of the Northern Anglican Diocese, Fr Isaiah Mnkhwamba, was a visitor to the training and he shared words of encouragement to the participants. The young adults taking part in the training, as well as the Team, were very happy to see him, to realise how they have the backing of the diocese.
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During the training all participants received their individual copy of the SELL Manual for Facilitators and on the 9th of December, each team of trainees was given a kit containing the materials needed to facilitate the workshop on Self Awareness. They were also given dates for those step down workshops in their communities. The training programme ended with a prayer service on Sunday, December 10.
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Anglican training session
CHRISTMAS GREETING
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The SELL team Malawi is sending their holiday greetings to you and the ones you spend it with! May this time of year shine light on your blessings and bring new ones in the year to come.
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