On December 8 and 9, 2025, MOHAN Foundation organised a two day Angles of Change Volunteer Training workshop at ILS Nursing Institute, Agartala, West Tripura. The objective of the programme was to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and motivation required to advocate for organ donation and contribute effectively to community awareness.

The workshop brought together participants from diverse institutes and organisations, creating an interactive and enriching learning environment. Participants represented the Northeast Institute of Nursing Science, Institute of Nursing Science, ANM (R) Training Institute, ILS Nursing Institute, Tripura Institute of Paramedical Science, members of the NGO SHAPE (Society for Help, Acknowledgement and Promoting Empowerment), along with several social workers.

The sessions were conducted by experienced resource persons from the field of organ and tissue donation. The key facilitators included Dr. Hemal Kanvinde, Q and A Officer, MOHAN Foundation, Chennai; Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, Program Manager, Delhi NCR; Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, Project Coordinator (NE) and Project Lead, Manipur; Dr. Anupam Majumdar, Nephrologist, ILS Hospital; and Dr. Manirul Islam, Nodal Officer, State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), Tripura, AGMC and GBP Hospital, Agartala. Each speaker shared valuable insights and practical guidance throughout the workshop.

Day One

The programme commenced at 10:15 AM with a welcome and felicitation ceremony for the guests. Mr. Vincent Debbarma, Project Lead, Tripura, delivered the introductory address, explaining the purpose of organising the Angles of Change Volunteer Training, followed by the introduction of participants.

Dr. Hemal Kanvinde conducted the first session, introducing the Angles of Change training and highlighting the importance of raising awareness on organ donation through innovative and community based approaches.

The second session was led by Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, who spoke on organ donation, national statistics, and the need and importance of organ donation. She also covered eye donation and explained the concept of brain death using a short video. This was followed by a practical activity conducted by Dr. Hemal on understanding loss, where participants engaged in a colour based activity to better understand the emotions associated with loss.

Post lunch, Dr. Anupam Majumdar conducted a session on kidney health and treatment. He explained how kidney diseases and infections often develop silently and emphasized the importance of annual kidney health checkups for early detection and prevention.

The next session was conducted by Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, focusing on the emotion of gratitude. Participants were asked to write a thank you letter to a donor family. An example letter written by a student was shared, after which participants read their letters aloud and received feedback.

Dr. Hemal then conducted a session on types of communication, explaining different forms and methods of effective communication. Participants were divided into six groups and assigned practical tasks. Each group was instructed to prepare four activities for presentation on the following day.

The first day concluded at around 4:00 PM with announcements for Day Two and a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Vincent Debbarma.

Day Two

The second day began at 10:15 AM with a welcome and a recap of Day One, presented by Mr. Biswajit Debbarma, Social Worker and Teacher. This was followed by an address by Ms. Sapna Chakraborty, Principal of ILS Nursing Institute, who spoke on the importance of organ donation and the relevance of such training programmes.

Mr. Vincent Debbarma felicitated Dr. Manirul Islam, Nodal Officer, SOTTO Tripura, AGMC and GBP Hospital, and invited him to speak on the role of the State Authority, its duties and functions, transplant processes, and the importance of voluntary body donation.

Participants were then given preparation time to finalise their group activities and presentations. After lunch, each group presented their activities, which were reviewed by Dr. Hemal Kanvinde. She offered constructive feedback and practical suggestions to improve their outreach approaches.

The workshop concluded with participant feedback, where attendees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. The training reinforced the crucial role of volunteers in bridging the gap between awareness and action in organ donation.

The programme concluded at around 3:55 PM with a vote of thanks and a group photograph. A total of 29 participants from various institutes and organisations attended the training.

Participant Feedback

Ms. Arpita Das, B.Sc. nursing student of ILS Nursing Institute, shared that she enjoyed the sessions, especially the activities conducted under the guidance of different speakers, which helped her understand the topics better.

Ms. Anamika Das, B.Sc. nursing student of Tripura Institute of Paramedical Science, Amtali, Tripura West, expressed gratitude for being part of the workshop and stated that it changed her perspective, making her realise the magnitude of suffering caused by the shortage of organ donors. She committed to spreading awareness and becoming an Angel of Change Volunteer.

Ms. Susmita Kumari, an ANM nursing student of ANM (R) training institute, Palace compound, stated that she felt inspired and was willing to take forward the knowledge gained to create awareness on organ donation among others.