The project aimed to create resources and programmes to empower young
people to take initiatives towards positive social change.
It's My
Life : Youth Curriculum : participatory
workshops designed to help young people become agents of change.
Youth Leadership Programme provided opportunities for educated, urban youth to develop
a wider social awareness, and to play a leadership role amongst their
peers. It was held in a non-judgmental space, so that young people can freely
discuss sensitive issues. Regular activities included film screening
& discussions, workshops and events. Promising young people get the opportunity to attend outstation
workshops and trainings. As they get trained, young people are encouraged
to organise and facilitate programmes independently.
Youth In Networks Programme helped us keep in touch with youth networks which reach
out to large numbers of young people. We worked with the college based National Service Scheme (NSS); the Nehru Yuvak Kendra (NYK) which works with
youth clubs and the National Cadet Corps (NCC) who
work with uniformed youth. We conducted training workshops to build capacity of youth through these
networks. To create an enabling environment, training programmes were also sometimes conducted for teachers and coordinators.
Youth Action Group Programme reached out to young people in slum based communities,
to address various need based issues. We held training workshops on issues such as gender, reproductive
health, HIV/AIDS and water/sanitation. We often identified peer
leaders within these groups and encourage them to take initiatives on
issues chosen by them.
Youth Camp: In December 2006, we had our first 3 nights "under the open sky"
residential camp with youth leaders. By day, the team of boys and girls
brushed up their facilitation skills, conceived a street play on gender
issues, and performed it at a local village square. Through the camp,
the young people explored team spirit & co-operation, self-reliance,
and making the best use of minimal resources. Many such camps have been organised since. |
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