About The Person

Wanpdianghun Malngiang, Age – 27 years

She was born and raised in Hat-Thymmai Village as the youngest of four sisters. She had completed her early schooling in her village and then attended school in Pynsurla Block from Class VI to Class X. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, she was unable to continue her studies after completing her BA, as her parents were no longer able to support her education.

In 2020, she began teaching at Dew Drop Academy Friendship School, and she have continued in this role ever since. Teaching has been an incredibly fulfilling experience, allowing her to share knowledge and positively impact the lives of students.

She is eager to volunteer with Ghar Ghar Pushteklay, as she believe in its mission of fostering a love for books and reading among children. Her envision it as an opportunity to not only inspire young learners but  encourage families to read together, promoting literacy and strengthening family bonds. Her passion for education and her desire to make a difference in the community drive her to contribute to this noble cause. She was  excited to be part of an initiative that can help children and families develop a lifelong love of reading.

Nature Of Innovation

• Building reading habits, especially among parents who are not accustomed to reading, can be challenging. Many view reading merely as a task rather than an opportunity for deeper understanding and imagination. To address this, she focus on helping both parents and children see the value in reading beyond just words on a page.
• She emphasize that each lesson not only enlightens the mind but also sparks creativity and teaches valuable life lessons. She visit homes to read with children, creating a shared experience.
• Additionally, she follow up with parents through phone calls, and sometimes they reach out to ask questions or clarify concepts, fostering continuous learning and engagement.
• Every Saturday, she visit parents to discuss the books they’ve read and how reading is incorporated into their routines. She gather feedback on their children’s progress, address concerns, and offer advice.
• She also track reading activities by entering data into an app, allowing me to monitor progress ensuring the achievement of the overall objectives of GGP Initiatives.

Impact and Reach

• To expand the reach of impact, she created a WhatsApp group for parents to foster communication and share progress. Regular home visits and photos shared by parents in the group helped build a sense of community and encouragement.
• Over time, children began reading with their parents and siblings, with some even reading for parents who did not understand English. Families started appreciating the value of reading books and storytelling, integrating these activities into their daily routines. Children also began sharing stories with their peers during play, spreading the love of reading and strengthening their social and learning skills.
• As of now, 25 families have adopted this initiative, with over 50 children actively participating. The group includes a diverse mix of 50 individuals—parents, elders, and women—who have all contributed to fostering a culture of reading and learning in their homes.

Scalability & Sustainability

• The scalability and sustainability of her work lie in creating a strong foundation for continued engagement and community involvement. By organizing quarterly gatherings at the Spring Library, parents will have the opportunity to read together and discuss the books they’ve explored, fostering a culture of shared learning.
• This model can easily be replicated in other communities, allowing for widespread growth. The first such gathering, set for December 21st, 2024, marks a key milestone for the Ghar Ghar Pushteklay program. By engaging families in this ongoing process, we ensure that reading habits are sustained and evolve, benefiting future generations.
• As of now, only 25 families have adopted the initiative as pilot projects. The vision is to expand the program so that every household in the village has a GGP library. Though we are still in the early stages, this goal remains central to our mission, and we are committed to bringing this vision to life, one family at a time.

REFERENCES

• https://www.facebook.com/food4thoughtfoundation.org/videos/485736041176856
• https://www.facebook.com/food4thoughtfoundation.org/videos/1165620928460987
• https://www.facebook.com/reel/1597154054563069
• https://www.facebook.com/food4thoughtfoundation.org/videos/410731748734783