As part of the third day of the study visit, implemented within the project “Persons with Disabilities Growing Organic Medicinal Herbs”, financially supported by the Western Balkans Fund and the European Union, a practical training was held at the Workshop Centre of the Association of Persons with Cerebral Palsy and Other Disabilities – Veles.

The training focused on acquiring practical knowledge and skills in the processing and preparation of products made from organic medicinal and aromatic herbs. Participants had the opportunity to learn about various techniques and procedures for creating value-added products, while actively taking part in the practical part of the training.

During the training, practical activities were carried out in the following areas:

– distillation of lavender essential oil;

– preparation of lavender sachets;

– preparation of lavender tincture;

– preparation of lavender tea;

– preparation of calendula oil;

– production of calendula care cream;

– preparation of calendula tea;

– preparation of a herbal tea blend with sage, rosemary and basil;

– production of handmade soaps.

Special attention was given to practical work, with the aim of enabling participants not only to acquire theoretical knowledge, but also to independently apply the techniques and procedures they had learned. In this way, the training contributed to developing their practical skills and encouraging their active involvement in the processing and creation of products made from medicinal herbs.

All participants successfully completed the training. Upon completion, certificates were awarded to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the training, commitment, acquired knowledge and successfully developed practical skills.

The third day of the study visit represented an important step towards strengthening the capacities of persons with disabilities and promoting their active participation in the creation and development of products based on organically grown medicinal and aromatic herbs.