Quotes from people involved

Quote from an Advisor 

“The Ambassador Programme is unique and well-positioned to educate and equip the high-risk population living in one of the high-burden regions of Odisha. I believe this will save many lives in the region and be a pioneering proof-of-concept methodology for other districts and states” 
(Dr Stephen Samuel, Registrar, Acute Medicine, NHS UK and Senior Vice President of Clinical Medicine at Ophirex, Inc. USA, working on developing small molecule-based antidotes for venomous snakebites)

Quotes from Ambassadors 

“I enjoyed the workshop and enjoyed meeting you all. Before the workshop, I did not know much about snakes. I am scared of snakes. So I worshipped snakes out of fear and got blessings for my family’s safety. After learning about myths and misconceptions about snakes I am no longer a blind believer. I have shared the knowledge learnt with my neighbours, friends and family on how to prevent being bitten by a snake. I feel proud to be an ADN Ambassador. Village people know me as a woman leader and now people know me as a leader outside my country”. 
(ADN Ambassador 1, Su Mandol Gram Panchayat, Ganjam District, Odisha)

“I learnt a lot of things in the workshop. I know now that not every snake is poisonous. Only some of them are poisonous. I workshop cobra. It is just a religious belief. I am aware of this after attending ADN’s workshop. I shared this knowledge with other group members. I am excited to be an ADN Ambassador.”
(ADN Ambassador 2, Burujhari Gram Panchayat, Ganjam District, Odisha)

“We are happy to know that snakes help us, that they are good for the ecology, and thus disprove the idea that they are only bad.” 
(Student 1, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) Rajapur, Beguniapada Block, Ganjam District, Odisha)

“We appreciate that the posters are in our language so we understand them better and can teach it to our relatives.” 
(Student 2, OAVS Sasanambagan, Hinjilicut Block, Ganjam District, Odisha)

“The myth bursting part is very important.” 
(Teacher, OSVS Kusumi Kukudakhandi Block, Ganjam District, Odisha)