Child journalism workshop on disability conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 20 2014:
Child Journalism Workshop on Disability jointly organised by Imphal West ADP and World Vision India was today concluded at Hotel Anand Continental, Imphal.
Manipur State Commissioner for Person with Disability L Ibomcha and Psychologist of Social Welfare Department L Dhaneshwor graced the event as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.
The felicitators of the workshop included CMBMN Coordinator NE Mr Kittan and Community Development Coordinators of World Vision India, Imphal West ADP � Dennis Keishing and L Michael.
The workshop which is the first of its kind in Manipur focused on identifying the hidden emotional stories of children with disability and to encourage them in the field of journalism like photography, story writing etc.
L Ibomcha stressed the need of the children to acquire a disability certificate and fight for the entitlement of their rights in getting jobs as well as in education.