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Workshops

Spread Empathy, Respect for Diversity & Inclusion Through Customised Trainings, Courses, and Mini Workshops For Children & Grownups
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Our Workshops

We offer customized training modules for Schools, NGOs, & Corporates to help them integrate empathy, respect for diversity, & inquiry-based approach in their everyday work. The training uses a combination of games, reflections, and age-appropriate activities.

 Upcoming Workshop

Kids Zone at Earth Mela (Italian Embassy Lawns) on 7-8 Dec | 10 am- 8 pm

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Shades of Empathy 

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Activity Description: Shades of Empathy

Overview description: Join us for “Shades of Empathy” —an interactive art experience that invites you to explore and express your vision of empathy, diversity, and inclusion. At Ginny’s Planet X Maqaam Foundation session, you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your imagination and create unique pieces of art that reflect how you perceive the powerful concept of empathy & diversity.

Art Activities: Canvas Art , Fuid Art, DIY Creations on small boards

Date & Time: 21 & 21 September, 12:30-4 pm

Venue: Arpana Caur Art Gallery, 4/6, August Kranti Marg, Siri Institutional Area, Siri Fort, New Delhi, Delhi 110049

Location: https://g.co/kgs/BHrLwqn

Fee: Rs. 400 for 1 Art activity | Rs. 750  for 2 Art activities | Rs. 1000 for 3 Art Activities

Led by: Ginny’s Planet- a social enterprise that helps everyone learn about empathy, diversity, and inclusion. Know more: www.ginnysplanet.com

 Activity Overview:

 What You’ll Do: Using a variety of mediums, including fluid art, canvas painting, and  you’ll paint and design your personal interpretation of empathy, diversity, and inclusion on MDF Boards and Canvas. Whether you envision a vibrant representation of a supportive community, abstract expressions of emotional connections, or a harmonious blend of diverse elements, the choice is yours.

 Materials Provided: All the materials you need will be provided, including MDF boards, canvases, paints, brushes, and markers. Feel free to experiment with different techniques and styles to bring your artistic vision to life.

 Quotes and Inspiration: You can also add meaningful quotes or personal reflections about empathy and inclusion to your artwork. These additions will enhance your piece and share your message with others.

 Take It Home: Once your artwork is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to take your creation home with you. Your personalised “empathy board” will serve as a reminder of the power of understanding and the beauty of diversity.

 Join us in of human experience through art. Let your creativity shine and contribute to a collective expression of empathy, diversity, and inclusion. We can’t wait to see the unique shades of empathy that you bring to life!

Register for the workshop Here

Fun Workshops To Launch Ginny’s Latest Storybooks & Colouring Books

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7 Sep: Puppet & Gud Gud Day

Puppet & Gud Gud Day: Book Launch with Fun Workshops | 12:30-4 pm
Come anytime. Enjoy free for first 1 hour of your visit.
Book Your Spot: HERE 
Venue:
M60, First Floor, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 110048
Location: https://bit.ly/3xemm6A

What’s in store for kids: Fun Workshop with the Authors: Vinita Krishna & Team | Doll Making | Puppet Making | Sensory Play area
12:30- 1:30– Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll | Learn how to make puppets [this will run in small batches of 15-20 minutes]
1:30-2:15 pm –Ginny ki Gud Gud: Story Session with Author Vinita Krishna & Team
3:00-3:30: How to help children learn about diversity & inclusion?: Parents’ Session with Dr. Shweta Verma
2:15- 4:00– Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll  | Learn how to make puppets [this will run in small batches of 15-20 minutes]

*Snacks available for children throughout the event
*Sensory Play Area for children throughout the event
Ginny’s Planet shop to buy fun storybooks of Ginny and cool magnets & bookmarks 

Book Your Spot: HERE

31 Aug: Ginny's Colourful World- How to make this world better?

How to make this world better: Book Launch with Fun Workshops | 12:30-4 pm
Book Your Spot:HERE 
Venue:
182 Basement, Jorbagh New Delhi 110003
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/wcxoS4b7dZjHkQuj9

What’s in store for kids: Fun Workshop with the Authors: Dr. Shweta Verma & Shweta Kadam | Doll Making | Waste Art & More
12:30 to 1:00: Recycling: Learn how to use waste to make useful things for yourself [this will run in small batches of 15-20 minutes]
1:00- 1:30: Colour Ginny’s World! Who is Ginny? What are her favourite places in Delhi?
1:30- 3:00 Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll | Recycling: Learn how to use waste to make useful things for yourself [this will run in small batches of 15-20 minutes]
3:00-3:30: Meet your new friend “Ginny” and find out: Kaun Hai Ginny?
3:30-4:00: Art & Craft: Make your own Ginny Doll
[this will run in small batches of 15-20 minutes]

*Snacks available for children throughout the event

Ginny’s Planet shop to buy fun storybooks of Ginny and cool magnets & bookmarks 

Book Your Spot: HERE

24-25 Aug: Ginny's Planet @ Splash-N-Play

24 & 25 Aug: Ginny’s Planet X Taabur brings you Fun Activities for Children
Venue:
Splash-N-Play, Airia Mall, Sec 68 Gurgaon

What’s in store for kids:
Art & Craft : Doll Making
Canvas Painting
Fluid Art
Waste Art
Pop-up Storybook making
Sensory Play area
Puppet Making
AND
Ginny’s Planet shop to buy fun storybooks of Ginny and cool magnets & bookmarks 

 

17 Aug: Rakhi Special Workshops | Book Launch: Ginny ki Gud Gud

17 Aug : Rakhi Special | Book Launch: Ginny ki Gud Gud

12:30 to 1:00: Learn how to make Friendship/Rakhi Bands

1:00- 1:30 Meet your new friend “Ginny” and find out: Kaun Hai Ginny?
1:30-2:00 Story Session on Ginny ki Gud Gud with the Author Team

2:00- 4:00 Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll
                                       – Learn how to make Friendship/Rakhi Bands

*Snacks available for children throughout the event

Book Your Free Spot: Here

10 Aug: Freedom to be Ginny! Independence Day Special

10 Aug: Freedom to be Ginny! – Independence Day Special  Book Launch: Ginny Ki Gud Gud

12:30- 1:00- Make Origami Kites
1:00-1:45 pm – Ginny’s Origami World : Make your favourite things from Ginny’s Stories
2:00- 2:30: Ginny ki Gud Gud: Story Session with Author Vinita Krishna & Team
2:30-4 pm: Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll
3:00-3:30: How to help children learn about diversity & inclusion?: Parent Session with Dr. Shweta Verma
*Snacks available for children throughout the event

Book Your Free Spot: Here

3 Aug: Friendship Day Special| Book- Kaun Hai Ginny?

3 Aug : Friendship Day Special | Book Launch: Kaun hai Ginny?

12:30 to 1:00: Learn how to make Friendship Bands

1:00- 1:30 Meet your new friend “Ginny” and find out: Who is Ginny?

1:30- 3:00 Art & Craft- Make your own Ginny Doll
                                       – Learn how to make Friendship Bands

3:00-3:30: Meet your new friend “Ginny” and find out: Kaun Hai Ginny?

3:30-4:00: Make Friendship Day Cards For Your Friends.

* Snacks available for children

Book Your Free Spot: HERE

Empathy in Action: A Transformative Workshop for Young Poeple aged 13-17 years 

[A Workshop for Teens]

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 This summer, help young people build learning mindset and skills to move forward in a global, inclusive, and diverse world!

When: 26 June 2024

Timings: 10 am- 1 pm [Reach by 9:30 am for registration]

Language: English with a mix of hindi as required.

Age group: 13-17 years

Fee: Rs. 1500 per participant (This includes all the material for the workshop + Snacks)

Venue: Cuisineo Banquet & Convention, m3m Cosmopolitan mall, Sec 66, Gurgaon | Click for Directions 

Learning Flow

  • Session 1: Understanding myself: My thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Key insights/learning outcomes:· In each situation, we can have one or more thoughts & feelings. Changes and key milestones also leave an impact on us.· In each situation, our thoughts and feelings may differ or be similar to others’ thoughts and feelings. Let’s not assume.
  • Session 2: Accepting myself: Embracing our challenges and strengths.Key insights/learning outcomes: a) Being different is Ok!  b) How to be open for seeking help. c) Recognizing the impact of our definitions and beliefs – in our decisions/choices. d) Difference between Experiences, Facts, & Judgements. e) Changing labels we give ourselves
  • Session 3: Use Empathy to build connections

    Key insights/learning outcomes: a) What is empathy?  b) Practicing empathy in everyday life c) Recognizing intent and impact assumptions. d) Using beginner’s mindset

Who is the lead expert?

Dr. Shweta Verma – CEO and Co-founder of Ginny’s Planet. She is a social work professional and a social entrepreneur leading the innovative initiative on DEI for children in India. She has been designing and conducting special workshops for children since 2019 on empathy, diversity, and inclusion. Shweta has worked on issues of mental health, disability rights, gender, child rights, post-disaster interventions, conflict, and resilience for the last 22 years. Through Ginny’s Planet, Shweta designs and curates workshops and products that trigger a change in the mindsets of children and grownups. 

Register for the workshop Here

RELATIONAL BULLYING: What to do when a child experiences or shows such behavior?

[A Workshop for Teachers, Parents, & Concerned Citizens]

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LOW COST Webinar For October for Teachers & Parents: Bullying is ‘someone picking on the other’, often repeatedly. This is an unwanted aggressive or silent behavior that often makes the other feel less confident and have doubts about fitting in. Relational bullying behaviors are much more hidden than other forms of bullying and are often tied up among friendship groups. This includes but is not limited to exclusion, gossip, silent treatment, threatening to end a friendship, and so on.

Once you have identified Relational Bullying, you must know what to do when a child experiences or is exhibiting such behaviors. Ginny’s Planet, therefore, brings to all teachers, parents, and caregivers a webinar/workshop on: “RELATIONAL BULLYING : What to do when a child experiences or shows such behaviors?

WHEN? –4 Nov, Sat, 10 am-12 pm IST, ONLINE

LANGUAGE– English (if you want to join this workshop in Hindi, please wait for the next announcement)

Key Takeaways
  • Checklist for identifying potential relational bullying behaviors.
  • First few steps with children who may be engaging in relational bullying.
  • First few steps with children who may be impacted by relational bullying.
  • Actions for Parents to create a bullying-free zone at home.
Who is the lead expert?

Dr. Shweta Verma – CEO and Co-founder of Ginny’s Planet. Dr. Shweta has worked on issues of mental health, disability rights, gender, child rights, post-disaster interventions, conflict, and resilience for the last 21 years. Through Ginny’s Planet, Shweta designs and curates workshops and products that trigger a change in mindsets. These products deepen the understanding of empathy, diversity, and inclusion for all. Ginny, as a lead character and doll on Ginny’s Planet, symbolizes Shweta’s mission to trigger conversations early with children in fun ways on diversity and inclusion.

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Learn How To Introduce Yourself In Different Settings

[A Workshop for Anyone 15 years old and above]

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FREE WORKSHOP ONLINE  For 15-year-olds and above: Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical skills needed to create positive and lasting first impressions in personal and professional interactions through this series. Learn how to build confidence, establish rapport, and leave a memorable mark through the way you introduce yourself in different settings in the first workshop.

TOPIC: First Impression: Learn How To Introduce Yourself In Different Settings

WHEN? –4 Nov, Sat, 3-4 pm IST, ONLINE

LANGUAGE– English & Hindi

Key Takeaways
  • Importance of effective Introduction.
  • Ways to Greet Others and Introduce Yourself
  • Body Posture and Facial Expressions for an Impactful Introduction
  • Difference between a casual and a professional introduction.
Who is the lead trainer?

Ashima Sachdeva is a freelance consultant for Spoken English and Soft Skills.
“I believe A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.”, believes Ashima.
Ashima holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is a certified Soft Skills Trainer and a Business Communication Coach. She started her professional journey as a copy editor, and then as a content editor. She has also been an Edupreneur.

 

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Past Webinars in the series 


How to identify and prevent relational bullying in schools? : 2 Sept & 9 Sept. 

Workshop for parents on How to identify and stop Relational Bullying in Schools? Image of a boy looking serious. Webinar on How to Identify & Prevent Relational Bullying in Schools?
Key Takeaways
  • Checklist for identification of relational bullying.
  • How can diversity-focused conversations prevent relational bullying?
  • Storybooks that can be used in classroom conversations to talk about relational bullying.
  • Information about Educator’s Kit of Ginny’s Planet which is a useful tool for classrooms.
Key Takeaways
  • Using Beginners Mindset.
  • Do not make assumptions.
  • We can have more than 1 feeling at a time.
  • What is not empathy?
  • What are empathy-based responses?
  • Embracing own vulnerabilities & challenges.
Why is Empathy important?
  • Empathy is often considered a trait. But it is also a life skill that can be nurtured.
  • All caregivers, including Teachers and Parents, need to practice and demonstrate empathy to help build a society that is kind, accepting, and respectful of others and their surroundings.
  • Empathetic thinking and behaviors benefit children in their social and psychological growth, as well as success in their personal and professional life.

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Key Takeaways
  • Reflect on self as part of diversity.
  • Acknowledging diversity that exists in the world and we do not have to be like others all the time.
  • Real vs tokenistic acceptance of diversity.
Why accepting diversity is important?
  • Diversity is a fact. It is not a choice.
  • Acknowledging diversity for the self and others paves the way for an inclusive world where everyone belongs.
  • To nurture an environment of respect for differences.

Explore the YouTube Channel of Ginny’s Planet for Diversity & Inclusion Conversations

Understanding Disability as Diversity

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Key Takeaways
  • Look at disability beyond medical definitions.
  • Recognize disability as a part of human diversity.
  • Reflect on dos and don’ts while following principles of respect for human diversity, evolving capabilities, reasonable accommodation & non- discrimination.
Why conversation on disability and inclusion is important?
  • Combat bias and stereotypes from an early age. 
  • Learn perspectives beyond medical definitions. 
  • Best intentions may not lead to inclusion without better awareness. 
  • Become comfortable in talking about and with persons with disabilties. 

Explore the YouTube Channel of Ginny’s Planet for Disability & Inclusion Conversations

Inquiry & Research as a way of life

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Key Takeaways
  • Develop skills to ask relevant questions.
  • Evaluating information from diverse groups.
  • Everyday actions of being a researcher.
  • Understand the difference between research and opinion.
  • Steps that help and find answers to every question.
Why learning inquiry approach is important?
  • Combat bias and stereotypes from an early age.
  • Nurture explanations, curiosity, and spirit of inquiry in everyday life.

  • Asking relevant questions and finding answers help one prepare for the future.

Explore the YouTube Channel of Ginny’s Planet for Research For Everyone

Make Your Own Ginny: Doll Making Workshops

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Ginny is a 4 yr old girl  (now 8!) with a radial club hand! She wears spectacles. She loves rain and running & loves to play football! Doll Ginny and her workshops help in triggering conversations on Empathy, Disability, and Diversity.

‘Make your own Ginny’ Workshops are the simplest and most fun when it comes to conversations on diversity. In these workshops, children: Meet Ginny, Make Ginny, Have fun, Imagine, and Talk about Diversity!

Why is doll making ( craft ) workshop important?
  • Combat bias and stereotypes from an early age.
  • Nurture explanations, curiosity, and spirit of inquiry in everyday life.
  • Use of fun activity that gives children meaningful learning on acceptance of diversity.

Watch to know about Ginny doll making workshops