The Alliance of Agriculture for Food (AAF), in collaboration with the Centre for Educational Policies and Practices (CEPP), Dignity Initiative (DI), and the Mahottari Network of Youth, successfully conducted the 15th series of the Apprenticeship Modular Course on “Madesh Studies for Social Transformation” starting from 6th May to 12th May 2025 in Lalghad Laprocy Hospital, Dhanusha.
This training was aimed to help young people from Madhesh Province to understand and respond to social issues, especially those related to social and environmental justice. It also aimed to support personal growth, encouraging participants to reflect on themselves and become positive change-makers in their communities.
The course is divided into three separate modules. The first module of the course ran for five days and brought together 24 participants from diverse social, cultural, and educational backgrounds across the Madesh Province. This diversity created a rich learning environment that encouraged inclusive dialogue and mutual learning.
Similarly, the first module focused on key themes such as evolution, diversity, and discrimination, while also helping participants develop important life skills like note-taking, report writing, basic photography, and creative reading, writing, and thinking.
The training adopted participatory and interactive teaching methods aimed at enhancing comprehension and practical application. The methods included:
Over the five days of intensive engagement, the participants demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to learning. Their active participation was reflected not only in discussions and group activities but also in the personal stories and local experiences they brought to the table. The successful completion of the first module resulted in several meaningful outcomes. Participants took part in deep self-reflection, examining their life experiences, personal challenges, and accomplishments. They gained a better understanding of evolution, including its process and the changes it has brought from the past to the present. Additionally, they explored the difference between diversity and discrimination, discrimination is socially constructed. By sharing their personal experiences, participants highlighted the various forms of discrimination present in Madhesh Province, which helped deepen the collective understanding of these issues. These insights created a solid foundation for continued learning and personal growth throughout the course.