Aquaculture Offers Opportunities for Young Workers

By Maria Cristina Gallegos,

"The youth strongly believe that aquaculture as an income generating activity that can help improve their livelihood,” says Mike. 

Mike Remplait

When Hosne Ara, 20, visited a prawn factory near her home in Barunga, Bangladesh in June 2010, she raised some big questions.

“… I found that the hatchery didn’t follow any rules. They had no properly trained and experienced technicians. I challenged the owner about his existing problems, proved myself capable, and got a job on the spot,” says Hosne.

Hosne became the first woman to work at the prawn factory, applying aqua-farming skills she learned through helping out with her family’s backyard fish-stocked pond. After finishing 10^thgrade, she also completed a 45-day training course with the Bangladesh Youth Employment Pilot  (BYEP) sponsored by the Bangladesh Department of Fisheries in partnership with other local NGOs.

In the last 30 years, aquaculture has grown at a fast clip. Young people in communities like Hosne’s are seeking employment in fish farms, prawn factories, and other types of aquaculture systems. And governments, NGOs and businesses are investing in and sponsoring training and initiatives for young people in the field.

Randall Brummett, an aquaculture expert at the World Bank, says: “More and more, we see young people in management positions and taking jobs in the aquaculture industry … Aquaculture is an attractive sector for young people with basic skills … they think it’s cool.”

Growing industry

Aquaculture, the art of cultivating freshwater and saltwater seafood under controlled farming conditions, is one of the fastest growing food production industries. A recent World Bank report(PDF) says aquaculture has been growing at a rate of 8% annually, and accounts for about 10% of global agricultural exports.

More than 200 million people in developing countries depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihood.

Experts say aquaculture could play a key role in feeding future generations. Fish are better converters of vegetable protein by weight than cattle or chicken and do not use fresh water like other animals. But there are challenges, too, and the industry is relatively young. Some aquaculture has been poorly developed and has destroyed valuable ecosystems, spread disease, and caused pollution.

Research and efforts around aquaculture and other issues impacting the health of the world’s oceans are set to be explored by a group of international organizations, governments and others – including the World Bank –by a newly formed alliance called the Global Partnership for Oceans.

Job training for young people

Some governments are investing in job-training programs for young people to help promote well-managed aquaculture operations, as well as provide them with skills in a growing business, says Randall.

The government of New Zealand (PDF), created an education fund, which provides funding for Maori youth. The government has also set up a training partnership with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC), which already had a training program in place.  The Maori have successfully sought to expand the scholarship fund and training activities.

Scotland is offering aquaculture education and training programs in schools.

In Rwanda, young people are involved in several aspects of aquaculture. From setting ponds or pools, to harvesting, to marketing and selling.

Mike Remplait, 26, a Peace Corps volunteer in Rwanda and a fish farm worker says: “Increasing fish production has become a major development issue for Rwanda. The young people involved in this activity can see the positive effects of aquaculture in their community. The youth strongly believe that aquaculture is an income generating activity in Rwanda and it can help improve their livelihood.”

A Rwanda tilapia farm project involves young people in the entire harvesting process. They have now farmed for seven months, and they recently saw the results of their work. It takes 6 to 8 months for tilapia to mature.

“Farming tilapia does not require much work, as long as the farmer has a functional pond near a stream,” says Mike.

"The youth strongly believe that aquaculture as an income generating activity that can help improve their livelihood,” says Mike.

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Home Remedies for LEG PAINS

LEG PAINS

 

Pain in legs, coming on after walking a moderate distance often arises from narrowing of the blood vessels leading to these areas. If the vessel becomes completely blocked, gangrene may result and the toes become dark and cold. This is most frequently seen in cases of uncontrolled diabetes.

 

People with varicose veins suffer from swelling of the veins, followed by muscle cramps and a tired feeling in the legs behind the knees. In some cases the skin over the lower part of the leg may break down, forming a large, ugly ulcer, which is often painful.

 

Leg cramps can occur due to running, walking, riding a bike, standing up, even sleeping. While every lower-leg injury has its specific biomechanical causes, all are rooted in tight calf muscles and relative weakness in the front leg muscles. This is very, very common in runners, since running tends to exercise the calf muscles more than those in the front.

 

Anterior shin splints is defined as the pain in the front and outer edge of your legs. The main cause of shin splints is tight calf muscles and weak shin muscles, the injury may have been further aggravated by a variety of factors. Shin splints are very common among beginning runners.

 

Posterior shin splint may be defined as the pain on the inner side of your leg, right where the calf muscle meets the big shinbone. The cause of this may be straining of a muscle that gives some support to the arch of your foot.

 

Achilles Tendinitis may be defined as the pain in the lower calf along the Achilles tendon, the cord connecting the heel to the calf muscle. The main cause of this may be extra pulling of the tendon, which causes a lot of pain in legs.

 

HOME REMEDIES FOR LEG PAINS

• Grab your upper lip between your thumb and index finger, and squeeze for about 30 seconds to get relief.
• Grab the cramping muscle tightly, pushing your fingertips deep into the cramp for about 10 to 15 seconds, then release. You can repeat as often as necessary to relieve the cramp.
• After the cramp is gone, stretch out the muscle but begin slowly and without bouncing on it. To begin, sit down on the floor and extend the leg. Then reach out and gently pull your toes toward your knee.
• Drinking a cup of water (about eight ounces) every 20 minutes before, during and after exercise will help keep your system from dehydrating. Dehydration helps to prevent cramping.
• Boil 1-teaspoon saffron in 1/2 cup water. Let it reduce to become 1 tablespoon. Divide this solution into three portions and take with equal quantities of water, thrice daily for a couple of days. This is very effective home remedy for leg pains and will help to reduce the pain.
• A diet high in natural fibres from fruits and vegetables, pulses, whole grains, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E rich foods also help in fighting against the joint pains.
• Drink 1 cup of warm water mixed with limejuice and honey to reduce pain.
• Avoid mental tensions that lead to stress. Lose weight, if necessary, to get close to your ideal weight. If you weigh less, there is less weight on your joints and less pain.
• Take foods rich in calcium and protein. Exposure to sunlight for vitamin D is also good. Milk and milk products, ragi, drumstick leaves and drumstick are excellent sources of calcium and sprouted pulses and nuts are very good sources of protein for a vegetarian. Include these foods in the daily diet.
• During the painful stages it is important for the patient to have one or two rest periods during the day.
• Add one-tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange, whip and drink before sleeping.
• One raw clove of garlic every day is very beneficial. This clove can be fried in ghee (clarified butter) or castor oil. Take for 2 months.
• Drink 15 grams of fresh bathu juice daily with an empty stomach without adding any salt or sugar to it. This is very effective home remedy for leg pains.
• Massage the affected area with any oil will to provide relief from the pain.
• Drink a cup of papaya seed tea six or seven times daily for two or three weeks for relief from joint pain.
• Heavy meals, meat and fish, sour fruits and fried foods should be avoided, as they are difficult to digest.
• Consumption of rice during nighttime should be avoided. Among fruits bananas are considered best as they provide strength to the joints and grease them.
• To get relief from a severe leg cramp in the calf muscle, flex your shin muscle (which opposes your calf muscle) by pulling your toes toward your knee.
• To ease the leg pains and reduce inflammation, ice your shins immediately after running. Use either a store-bought cold pack or simply freeze a wet towel before going out on a run. Whatever you use, wrap the ice pack around your leg and keep it on for 10 or 15 minutes, keeping your foot elevated all the while.

 

 

 

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

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Indian grandmother, 78, is believed to be the world's oldest professional sharpshooter

By Daily Mail Reporter

At 78, most pensioners are reliant on the glasses to even read a newspaper.

But not Indian grandmother Chandro Tomar.

With a £1,200 pistol in hand, and her sari draped over her long silver hair, it’s believed she’s the world’s oldest female professional sharpshooter.

Granny, get your gun: Indian grandmother Chandro Tomar is, at 78, believed to be the world's oldest professional sharpshooter

She has entered and won over 25 national championships across India as well as raising six children and 15 grandchildren.

She said: ‘I wanted to do something useful with my life and show people my capabilities.

'As soon as I shot my first pistol I was hooked. And now I’ve shown everyone there’s no disadvantages to my age. If you’re focused you can do anything.’

 

Almost ten years ago Chandro took her granddaughter to a local firing range in Johri village, in Uttar Pradesh, India.

She wanted to learn a new skill but was too shy to go alone.

In the end it was Chandro who was welcomed into the club with open arms.

Sharp-eyed: Chandro takes aim. She has won over over 25 national championships across India - as well as raising six children and 15 grandchildren

Crack shot: She took up the sport nearly ten years ago after taking taking a few practice shots to pass the time while taking her granddaughter down to a local shooting range

‘As I was waiting around I decided to have a go. The coach spotted me and was amazed at my aim,’ she said.

‘He told me to come back so I did. Initially I was just supporting my granddaughter but I enjoyed it so much it became a passion and I looked forward to going to the club every week.’

While Chandro tended to her daily chores on her farm and raised her family, she practiced her aim whenever she could using stones and throwing them at water bottles.

The club’s coach, Farooq Pathan, who set up the shooting club with two friends in 1998, said: 'I was surprised when I saw a pensioner in our group but she picked it up pretty quickly.

'She was so good some of the men stopped turning up altogether to avoid being humiliated by her, a old woman. She has the ultimate skill, a steady hand and a sharp eye.'

And now she’s a national treasure, known throughout India for her skill, even winning gold at the Veteran Shooting Championship held in Chennai.

Concentration: Chandro takes aim at the local firing range

Multi-talented: The grandmother shows off her prowess with a rifle

But her biggest fan is her daughter Seema, who is also an international shooting star becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Rifle and Pistol World Cup.

'She is amazing,' she said. ‘If she can do it then so can we. She showed us that anything is possible. She has helped so many of us improve our lives.

'Many members of the club have gone on to even find jobs with the military, and police force, because of her encouragement.’

Winner: Chandro at home with her many medals and awards 

Chandro had an experience with the police herself, proudly beating an officer at one competition.

She said: ‘I defeated the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Delhi police. It was brilliant.'

But medals or no medals, life at home never changes for Chandro and she still cooks, cleans and cares for her family, making sure dinner is served before firing some bullets down at her local range and helping to carve out future success stories from the club.