04-05-2025
Campaign to fight anaemia in tribal population launched
Kochi: As part of raising awareness in local villages, a tribal NGO, Thampu, launched a year-long campaign, '
Tribal Youth Against Anaemia
', to reach across 30 selected tribal hamlets. Combating anaemia in the tribal population was a challenge faced by administrators and local groups alike in Attappady.
A one-day workshop was held as part of the first phase at the Bhoothuvazhi Moopen Villa for kids on Saturday. More than 75 children from the tribal villages participated in the workshop, which was inaugurated by Rajendra Prasad, president of Thampu.
Former UNICEF consultant Manish Srikaryam spoke on child rights and adolescence, while Attappadi taluk adolescent counsellor Ayana Joy gave a talk on 'Nutrition Education and Remedies'. Binil Kumar S spoke on adolescence and skill development.
A residential camp will be held for three days in the third week of May. Karthumbi Kutti groups that were inactive for a few years will be restarted in 20 selected villages, Prasad said. Leaders chosen from the groups will participate in the summer residential camp. tnn
