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Over 500 youths, women and community leaders in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government area of Anambra State have undergone intensive training on healthcare, safety and lifesaving skills.
The 5-day training themed, ‘Health, Safety & Lifesaving Skills’ organized by Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation had as its message: Learn to Save a Life, Learn to Protect Yourself, Learn to Care for Others.
Speaking during the exercise, the sponsor, Dr. Emeka Cyprian Uzoh disclosed Foundation’s plans to take the model to other communities across the state in the next year edition.
He said, “After last year’s “Going Green” campaign that used agriculture for jobs, food security, and climate action, the Foundation is now tackling a more urgent need in homes and communities: Health and Safety.
“Last year we taught people how to grow food. This year we are teaching people how to save lives. Many deaths in our communities happen not because help wasn’t available, but because no one around knew what to do in those first few minutes.
“This training puts lifesaving knowledge in the hands of ordinary people.
“Through practical demonstrations, age-appropriate materials, and interactive sessions, participants are being equipped to respond in an emergency by understanding basic lifesaving skills, First Aid, emergency awareness.
“Secondly is to prevent harm before it happens like poisoning and choking prevention, home & community Safety and thirdly is to live well and care for others as well as embracing personal hygiene, healthy living, compassion & responsibility.
“The Foundation’s goal goes beyond certificates. We want to build a culture where people are safety-conscious, prepared to help and compassionate toward one another.
“Protecting life begins with knowledge, preparedness, responsibility, and intentional compassion. Knowledge saves lives; safety protects communities; compassion connects us.”
Community leaders commended the sponsor for investing in people and not just projects, while beneficiaries described the sessions as practical, timely and life-changing.
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