Aga Khan Education Service, India empowers employees with WASP training
The Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), India conducted a two-day Women’s Awareness and Self Protection (WASP) training for its female employees. The purpose of the WASP training was to empower them with awareness and self-defence skills, enhancing their safety and confidence.
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and AKES, India collaborated with Prosectra, an international organisation providing professional security training, to conduct this year’s training. The CEO of Prosectra and the instructor of the training, Mr Robert Goris, shared valuable insights emphasising how it is not just physical strength that protects against potential threats, but also the power of a vigilant and resilient mind. He taught participants several strategies to spot potential threats and self-defence techniques, encouraging everyone to practice them. He further explained that being proactive, as opposed to reactive, when faced with an attack or ambush is essential.
“The WASP session was very informative and engaging,” said Dr Trisha Sen, the head of academics for AKES, India. “I liked Rob's presentation style which was an effective balance of practical training and theory. It has given me some critical life skills such as being aware of my surroundings, walking confidently and techniques to use if we find ourselves in dangerous situations. As women who need to travel to different locations for work, this kind of information is very helpful. It was an empowering session, and we look forward to follow-up sessions.”
The WASP training is one of many initiatives organised by the Aga Khan Education Service, India to ensure the overall well-being of its staff members, and it looks forward to providing additional resources and opportunities to its staff on self-protection.
Photos (top to bottom):
- Mr Robert Goris with the female staff of AKES, India.
- Mr Robert Goris showing staff different ways to defend themselves.
- Mr Robert Goris showing staff different ways to defend themselves.
- Staff practising defence skills in teams.
