Shillong, July 7: The Agency for Sustainable Development Initiatives, K.J.P. Synod Sepngi has organised Shillong Run with different abilities on August 2.
Organiser’s statement below
The Agency for Sustainable Development Initiatives, K.J.P. Synod Sepngi organized the Shillong Run every year in the Shillong city since 2011. The history has always been an overwhelming, inspiring and successfully humbled experience. We are therefore confident that on this year we will also be able to organize the Shillong 10K 2025 successfully, which will signify the society at large the importance of valuing the rights of Persons with Disabilities. This initiative has immensely widen the awareness perspective about the so called, differently abled persons and the enlightenment about the brighter side of the precious gift of life and talents that God has equally bestowed upon them. It is worthy to note that thousands of participants, both men, women and even children have participated in the run and that has really proven the significance of the event. The impacts of the event have been huge and commendable supports have been garnered from the Government of the Day. And regardless of a very noble initiative that was brought into in first place; yet the outcome in terms of participation, support and willful contributions amongst the well-wishers and faithful of the Church have been very keen and positive. The funds thus collected or arising out of the conduct of the Shillong Run have really us in enhancing or improving the facilities, infrastructural set up of the Projects that the Social Economic Life Development Department, K.J.P Synod Sepngi through the Agency for sustainable Development Initiatives (AFSDI) has undertaken. Since, this Run has been organized by the AFSDI we would like to share some lights on a few of the many projects managed or run by the Agency pertaining to serving and empowering the persons belonging to the category of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
1. AGENCY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (AFSDI)- A non-profit, secular, registered, social and charitable Society under the Certificate of Registration of Societies Act XXI of 1860 under the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong, with a mission to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable sections of society, particularly those residing in remote rural communities.
The programmes of Agency for Sustainable Development Initiatives aim to form partnership with people, communities and resources as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity and lead to security of health, food, livelihood and shelter in a sustainable manner.
2. PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS RUN BY THE AGENCY: There are many programmes and projects run by the Agency but I would like to mention only the projects which deals with the differently abled:
1. MAIRANG VIDYAJYOTI INCLUSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, SANGSHONG (MAIRANG):
One of the important areas of empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is their education. Inclusive education means that all students in a school, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any area become part of the school community. The main objective of this school is for ‘inclusive education.’ This is the first and the only inclusive school in the whole District of West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills District, which caters for Children with Disabilities. At present, there are 36 teaching and Non-teaching Staff and 569 students, out of which 55 are Children with Disabilities.
2. COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME, MAIRANG: This programme works among Persons with Disabilities under six areas, that is, Staffing and Management, Needs Assessment, Education, Health, Social, Livelihoods and Advocacy and Empowerment. At present, there are 5 Staff and 215 beneficiaries under this programme and 14 Disabilities People Organizations (DPOs) were formed in the target villages. The main objective of this programme is to empower people with disability.
3. Rev. AMIRKHA SCHOOL FOR DISABLED, MAWLAI: Education is a powerful instrument of change in society, but there are certain barriers to the children due to their disability and acts as hurdles to prosecute their education at par with their normal students. In order to avoid such barriers, the Agency has introduced a special school known as Rev. Amirkha School for Disabled at Mawlai. The main objective of the school is to provide opportunities for Children with Disabilities as well as adults to avail of formal and non-formal educational services and vocational training programmes leading to their socio-economic independence and the enrichment of their self-esteem as human beings. At present, there are 25 Children with Disabilities and 5 teaching staff, one Account Assistant and a Helper.
SHILLONG RUN 10k-2025: The Agency for Sustainable Development Initiatives (KJP Synod Sepngi) will be organizing the Shillong Run 10K 2025 on 2nd August, 2025 at 5:30 A.M at Parking Lot, Polo. The theme of this Run is “RUN WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES”. The Agency organizes Shillong Run every year since 2011 so as to create awareness about the inclusiveness and mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities in the society.
This Run is aimed for the participation of three different categories, i.e. Junior Category -below 15 years, Senior Category 15 years and above and the other being the persons belonging to the category of the Persons with Disabilities.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
i). Online Registration- Anyone willing to participate in the run may get themselves registered online through link https://forms.gle/wyDXRjYHvbfVFPT97 or website www.afsdi.org or https://www.afsdi.org/shillong-run-2025
ii) No entry fee is required for Persons with Disabilities on production of a Disability Certificate.
The registration process below
.ROUTE: The Routes marked for the Run are as follow;
i). ROUTE FOR SENIOR (10 K): Parking Lot, Polo Ground Lawmali Community Hall Jaiaw Lumpyllon Jaiaw St Joseph Jaiaw Chapel Road Jaiaw Pdeng Riatsamthiah Wahingdoh Umsohsun – G.S. Road – Khyndai Lad – DC Office Raj Bhavan Barik Point Malki Point – Dhankheti Point, Don Bosco Square – Shillong College Shillong Commerce PGT College, B.K. Bajoria School
– 4th Furlong – Polo Bazar and back at Parking Lot, Polo.
ii). ROUTE FOR Under 15 & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Parking Lot, Polo Ground – Lawmali Community Hall Jaiaw Lumpyllon Jaiaw St Joseph Jaiaw Chapel Road Jaiaw Pdeng Riatsamthiah – Wahingdoh – Umsohsun- G.S. Road – Khyndai Lad-Pegasus Hotel Hotel Polo Tower -Polo Parking Lot.
1. INSTRUCTIONS: There are some important instructions for all the participants
Participants have to wear the Chest number provided by the Organiser.
Participants have to cross all the check points.
The chest No. of the participant (s) will be recorded in all the check points.
Participants who fail to cross the check points will be disqualified.
Participants have to bring their birth certificate.
Person with Disabilities have to bring their Disability Certificate.
2. Prizes: Cash prize for the winners and Consolations Prizes for top 7 for the following categories: under 15 Years, 15-18 Years, 18-35 years and Persons with Disabilities.
Cash Prize: Open Category 18 – 35 years for both men & women
1st Prize 55,000/-; 2nd Prize 35,000/-; 3rd Prize – 25,000/-.
Others Categories:
1st Prize – 6,000/-; 2nd Prize – 4,000/- & 3rd Prize – 3,000/-
Consolation Prize from 4th position to 7th position Rs. 1,000/- for the following categories:
a) Under 15 years
b) 15-18 years
c) 18-35 years
d) Persons with Disabilities
3. Medal: Finisher’s medals will be given to all those participants who completed the Run.
4. Kits: T Shirts will be distributed to the participants on first come first serve.
5. Distribution of Bib number: – Participants (both Local and Outsiders) have to collect the bib number from the Office of the KJP Synod Sepngi at Mission Compound (near KJP Girls Higher Secondary School) on the 31st July & 1st August 2025 between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Therefore, we urge everyone to come and participate in this Shillong Run 10K – 2025 as we organize for the noble cause.
For further details, please contact the following contact nos.
Director SELD-+91 87875-45266, +91 89747-61582+91 94365-57222
