To change someone’s mind set or thinking, we first have to sensitize ourselves and others to the situation. Then, after the sensitization, one will always have a realization of what he/she is saying or doing and after this only, one will take an action. To sensitize the young women, Isabella Thoburn College Institute for Active and Continued Learning organized a workshop on “Women and Their Stories” The workshop took place on 1st August, 2015. A good number of students participated in the workshop. Every woman who participated in the workshop had a story to share. A story that inspired us motivated us and broadened our perspective.

The students were divided into groups of 10. During the group interaction, one participant narrated her story whereas the other participant penned the story for her. While sharing their stories, participants started to know each other.

By the end of the group activities, all the participants learnt something new about others as well as about themselves. After the activity was over, a few participants shared their stories with everyone. Some of the stories were motivating, inspiring whereas some left an impact on everyone’s mind.

The purpose of these kinds of workshops is to continue the process of learning which is not through books but through experiences.