tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516876056816645667.post637273683924677228..comments2024-01-06T16:25:35.544+05:30Comments on Campaign Chronicle: And so we close the 2010 campaign season...Swarna Rajagopalanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767537832654995166noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516876056816645667.post-58275304955715611052011-01-10T11:34:55.758+05:302011-01-10T11:34:55.758+05:30Received from Namitha Joseph, 2010 Campaign Coordi...Received from Namitha Joseph, 2010 Campaign Coordinator, December 28, 2010:<br /><br />PRAJNYA 2010 CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE - AN EXPERIENCE SHARING<br /><br />Being a part of the 16 day campaign was a unique one for me as different programs were being conceptualized for these days with dedication. Every effort was being made to offer a distinctive and interesting experience for the public. Working with the Chennai Police Dept. was an experience in itself.<br /><br />Verse has been used since time immemorial to spread awareness on any issue. I had the opportunity to listen to three amazing poets read out their works on the issue.Me and my husband were so greatly inspired that we rushed to buy Salma’s book “The Hour After Midnight”. We had to make them search for the last copy of her book.<br /><br />Ah! How could I forget the innumerable number of calls made to the colleges in Chennai for a program, the follow-up calls, last minute drop outs, cancellation of programs -a mad scenario, but even in the midst of this, there always happens to be a ray of hope. It could be a smile or a word of expressing gratitude that can just make your day and leave you pepping with energy. You know they might only help you tie a banner or write certificates, but this gesture from them is all that is needed!! Thanks a lot everyone.<br /><br />“Who’s your Shero”- loved being there among those young students who were filled with innocence, anxiety and eagerness. There were so many expressions everywhere, brilliant minds, excellent oratory and writing skills that our judges found it difficult to announce the best.<br /><br />How can I not mention Manjari, Meena ma’am, Tamizselvi and her students. The workshop was a different one with energy flowing throughout the two days. The exercise set the mood for the day and it gave me an opportunity for how to use one’s voice for efficient expression.<br /><br />Public forum despite the rains had people filling in the “kalari” at spaces. Everyone talks about the “spirit of Mumbai”. Wonder why no one talks of “the spirit of Chennai”! To meet and interact with such city-safety conscious people and students was a privilege.<br /><br />Being given this opportunity, I would like to thank each and everyone at Prajnya for their relentless support and guidance. I would like to thank Swarna and Anu for giving me the opportunity to be a part of Prajnya. Though I have been here only for four months, I have been able to learn a lot from the two of them-Swarna with her meticulous dedication,and Anu with her long lists, commitment. If I don’t thank Amma for her lovely tea and biscuits, it would be a crime. Thanks a million Subhashini for being ever efficient and dot on with budgeting, finances, printing, stationary- that’s a lot of work- cheers Subhashini!! I would also like to thank Nandini, my personal trainer for the press meet and the official certificate writer for Prajnya since 2008, Shweta and Uma, even if it was a favour of driving me home or listening to me talk about Mumbai and Chennai Brahmins as we sat at QMC. Nirupa, though I haven’t had much of a chance to work at a personal level with you, I really liked the idea that you had proposed about the WHO guidelines for health-care professionals. Thank you for helping out with the ribbon plants and Vasughi, a word of thanks for you too. Hemant-from tying banners to live blogging-name it and Hemant’s always around. Thanks for being there!! I would also like to thank each and every one of our partners who have made this campaign possible. I do hope we will have an even more eventful campaign next time.<br /><br />Cheers Prajnya!!!Swarna Rajagopalanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767537832654995166noreply@blogger.com