SangSangai on Love, AIDS and Sexuality among YIC members Bashu Higher Secondary School, Bhaktapur 29 September 2008
SangSangai is an innovative edutainment tool to create awareness among young people in HIV/AIDS, STI, gender and different aspects of sexuality through participatory approach. On 29 September, SangSangai circuit was conducted in Bhaktapur among YIC members of FPAN and some young students. The participants were first divided into groups, sent to the stations and they were given the questionnaires by the respective facilitators in groups. After that, circuits were conducted within 90 minutes. Par
ticipants went through role plays, games, interactions and learning process. Finally, the group scoring the highest point was awarded with prizes and finally sent-off by giving vote of thanks by the coordinator.The participants expressed their pleasure to participate and learn through the program. They also suggested to continue the program and help young people in other parts of the nation to be acquainted with the issues.
SangSangai is an innovative edutainment tool to create awareness among young people in HIV/AIDS, STI, gender and different aspects of sexuality through participatory approach. On 29 September, SangSangai circuit was conducted in Bhaktapur among YIC members of FPAN and some young students. The participants were first divided into groups, sent to the stations and they were given the questionnaires by the respective facilitators in groups. After that, circuits were conducted within 90 minutes. Participants went through role plays, games, interactions and learning process. Finally, the group scoring the highest point was awarded with prizes and finally sent-off by giving vote of thanks by the coordinator.The participants expressed their pleasure to participate and learn through the program. They also suggested to continue the program and help young people in other parts of the nation to be acquainted with the issues.
Training cum Workshop on Young Leaders in SRHR movement of Nepal Chitwan, Rupandehi, Dhanusha and Palpa
One day Training Cum Workshop on SRHR was conducted in Chitwan, Dhanusha Rupandehi and Palpa among student and political youth level. The program was organized jointly in partnership with YOAC's local partner organization Face to Face Youth Change Campaign in Chitwan, Community Development Forum in Dhanusha and Youth for Peace and Developmen in Palpa. The workshop provided a good forum for the students and political youth leaders to be aquainted with the issues of SRHR and the role of youths in
SRHR movement. Moreover, various other issues were explored during and different approach of advocacy were also disscussed in the training. Similar workshops are in the process of being held at Bardiya, Surkhet, Saptari, Kailali, Doti and Dhankuta.
One day Training Cum Workshop on SRHR was conducted in Chitwan, Dhanusha Rupandehi and Palpa among student and political youth level. The program was organized jointly in partnership with YOAC's local partner organization Face to Face Youth Change Campaign in Chitwan, Community Development Forum in Dhanusha and Youth for Peace and Developmen in Palpa. The workshop provided a good forum for the students and political youth leaders to be aquainted with the issues of SRHR and the role of youths in SRHR movement. Moreover, various other issues were explored during and different approach of advocacy were also disscussed in the training. Similar workshops are in the process of being held at Bardiya, Surkhet, Saptari, Kailali, Doti and Dhankuta.
Workcamp on Peace, Justice and Development Pyutar, Lalitpur and Gadhwa, Dang
YOAC conducted two workcamps in different two districts of Central and Mid-Western Development regions. Currently, a similar workcamp is being held from 22-25 September at Palpa of Western Development Region.
YOAC conducted two workcamps in different two districts of Central and Mid-Western Development regions. Currently, a similar workcamp is being held from 22-25 September at Palpa of Western Development Region.
International Youth Day 2008 Celebration 9-12 August 2008
YOAC marked the 9th International Youth Day on 12th August with the slogan "Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action" with a number of activities and campaigns. Hunger Free Art Competition was organized on 9th Aug in coordination with Action Aid, Heart Beat and CDYN. Similarly, a talk program on "Climate Change and Food Security" was organized on 10th August in Hotel Orchid in partnership with action Aid, Heart Beat and CDYN. Commitment from young CA members was taken to address the problem of
food security.
On the very day of International Youth Day, a solidarity rally was organized on from Maitighar to Nepal Police Club, Exhibition Road. Anti tyre demonstration was done on the rally by carrying two tyres decorated with anti tyre slogans. About 300 youths from YOAC, FOYA, Heart Beat and CDYN participated in the rally under a common banner. Similar rally was also demonstrated in Jhapa, Dang, Bara, Nepalgunj and Palpa. Placard of slogans and paintings urging for addressing climate change and other issues of youth was demonstrated. Number of empty taparis was demonstrated in the rally to decipher the problem of food security. A street Drama was also shown on 12th Aug to inspire people for Hunger Free campaign. In the same venue, blood donation program was organized in association with KCC, and NRCS in the Judo Hall of NPC on 12th August. Sixty-three youths donated blood in the program. A stall of YOAC was also kept in the venue hall to provide information about YOAC and FOYA and to demonstrate anti tyre campaign. In the same day, a cycle rally was organized in coordination with various organizations with the theme to use environment friendly means and
YOAC marked the 9th International Youth Day on 12th August with the slogan "Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action" with a number of activities and campaigns. Hunger Free Art Competition was organized on 9th Aug in coordination with Action Aid, Heart Beat and CDYN. Similarly, a talk program on "Climate Change and Food Security" was organized on 10th August in Hotel Orchid in partnership with action Aid, Heart Beat and CDYN. Commitment from young CA members was taken to address the problem of food security.
On the very day of International Youth Day, a solidarity rally was organized on from Maitighar to Nepal Police Club, Exhibition Road. Anti tyre demonstration was done on the rally by carrying two tyres decorated with anti tyre slogans. About 300 youths from YOAC, FOYA, Heart Beat and CDYN participated in the rally under a common banner. Similar rally was also demonstrated in Jhapa, Dang, Bara, Nepalgunj and Palpa. Placard of slogans and paintings urging for addressing climate change and other issues of youth was demonstrated. Number of empty taparis was demonstrated in the rally to decipher the problem of food security. A street Drama was also shown on 12th Aug to inspire people for Hunger Free campaign. In the same venue, blood donation program was organized in association with KCC, and NRCS in the Judo Hall of NPC on 12th August. Sixty-three youths donated blood in the program. A stall of YOAC was also kept in the venue hall to provide information about YOAC and FOYA and to demonstrate anti tyre campaign. In the same day, a cycle rally was organized in coordination with various organizations with the theme to use environment friendly means and
Movement to end all forms of violence against women Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu 27 July 2008
Youth Action Nepal(YOAC) has extended its solidarity to the movement to end all forms of Violences against women. YOAC has been selected to work in the coordinating committe to carry out this movement for this week. Various human rights organizations, members of civil society, human rights defenders and other supporters in coordination with Movement Struggle Committe against all forms of violence against women have been organizing relay hunger strike from sixteen days. Members of YOAC have also
been regularly attending the sit-in protest and expressing solidarity to the movement.
The moment has been demanding the formation of a high level committe to put an end to all forms of violences against women, investigate the murder case of women human rights defender Ms Laxmi Bohora and urgent law to address the all forms of violence against women human rights defenders.
On 27 Jully, a rally was organized from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshor and a 20 minutes sit in protest was conducted. Various members of the movement addressed the rally and demanded the fulfillment of their demands.
Youth Action Nepal(YOAC) has extended its solidarity to the movement to end all forms of Violences against women. YOAC has been selected to work in the coordinating committe to carry out this movement for this week. Various human rights organizations, members of civil society, human rights defenders and other supporters in coordination with Movement Struggle Committe against all forms of violence against women have been organizing relay hunger strike from sixteen days. Members of YOAC have also been regularly attending the sit-in protest and expressing solidarity to the movement.
The moment has been demanding the formation of a high level committe to put an end to all forms of violences against women, investigate the murder case of women human rights defender Ms Laxmi Bohora and urgent law to address the all forms of violence against women human rights defenders.
On 27 Jully, a rally was organized from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshor and a 20 minutes sit in protest was conducted. Various members of the movement addressed the rally and demanded the fulfillment of their demands.
First AGM of Friends of Youth Action (FOYA) Youth Action Nepal, Kathmandu 20 June, 2008
The first ever AGM of Friends of Youth Action(FOYA) was conducted and a new coordination committe was formed on friday, 20 June, 2008.The program began with the welcome and short description of Friends of Youth Action by Arun Khadka followed by welcome speech by ex-coordinator Tulsi Giri.
Then the progress report was presented by kamal kandel and financial report by Krishna kandel. General Members were updated with progress report of FOYA since last year. Experience was shared by Sanjita Tim
sina and regular member Pawan Poudel.The general members, executive members and staffs of YOAC were also present in the occassion.
Similarly, a new coordination committe was also formed. Four members were elected for the 5 membered committee. One member was nominated by the coordination committe later.
The elected members are:
Coordinator: Kamal Kandel
Co-coordinator: Pratistha Pokhrel
Members: Chandra Bahadur Thapa and Sagar Ghimire and Sharada Bhusal
The newly elected members expressed their commitment to work with more energy and enthusiasm for the development of FOYA as an example of volunteering in Nepal. They also shared their future vision for FOYA and its strategy.
The first ever AGM of Friends of Youth Action(FOYA) was conducted and a new coordination committe was formed on friday, 20 June, 2008.The program began with the welcome and short description of Friends of Youth Action by Arun Khadka followed by welcome speech by ex-coordinator Tulsi Giri.
Then the progress report was presented by kamal kandel and financial report by Krishna kandel. General Members were updated with progress report of FOYA since last year. Experience was shared by Sanjita Timsina and regular member Pawan Poudel.The general members, executive members and staffs of YOAC were also present in the occassion.
Similarly, a new coordination committe was also formed. Four members were elected for the 5 membered committee. One member was nominated by the coordination committe later.
The elected members are:
Coordinator: Kamal Kandel
Co-coordinator: Pratistha Pokhrel
Members: Chandra Bahadur Thapa and Sagar Ghimire and Sharada Bhusal
The newly elected members expressed their commitment to work with more energy and enthusiasm for the development of FOYA as an example of volunteering in Nepal. They also shared their future vision for FOYA and its strategy.