ITANAGAR, Feb 23: In a heartening initiative to restore confidence and communication skills among vulnerable children and adolescents, ‘Let’s Speak Arunachal’, in collaboration with the state education department, conducted specialised workshops at Deepak Nabam Living Home and Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired (DPMSHVI), reaching out to young people often excluded from mainstream education.
At Deepak Nabam Living Home, an NGO and rehabilitation centre providing care and shelter to mentally challenged and destitute individuals, the workshop engaged adolescents who had dropped out of school or never accessed formal education, including those affected by substance abuse.
Some participants, despite never attending school, demonstrated striking confidence and eagerness to learn, organisers said.
The session focused on fundamental communication skills such as introducing oneself confidently, stating one’s name clearly, speaking about personal background and forming simple sentences for daily interactions.
Through interactive activities, guided practice and encouragement, participants showed visible improvement and active engagement.
“The objective was not merely to teach speaking skills but to rebuild self-belief and create a safe space where every participant felt heard and valued,” Porsum Ori, the founder of Let’s Speak Arunachal said, noting that the workshop helped students rediscover their voice and potential.
A similar transformative workshop at DPMSHVI focused on visually impaired students, emphasising pronunciation, voice clarity and confident articulation.
While many children were naturally expressive, facilitators helped refine sounds and word formation. Students took part in impromptu speaking, spontaneous question responses and role-play exercises, strengthening creativity, presence of mind and critical thinking.
Eleven students who displayed exceptional speaking ability were awarded certificates and special hampers on behalf of the education department, encouraging all participants.  
Founded by young social entrepreneur Porsum Ori, Let’s Speak Arunachal emerged from the observation that many academically capable rural students hesitate to express ideas confidently. The initiative has since travelled from school to school across the state, nurturing communication skills, leadership qualities and self-belief among young learners.
“This was not just about speaking,” Ori said. “It was about hope, confidence and the belief that everyone deserves a second chance.”

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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