Samvada

What is a

Youth Resource Centre 

a.k.a.

 Yuva Samvada Kendra ?

 

A unique space where youth are welcomed, respected and helped to examine beliefs about self and society, relationships, lifestyles and career aspirations.

 

Our YSKs provide a free and creative 5th space away from family, college, community and work.  These addas provide a welcoming an non-judgemental environment for young people to drop in and talk to us. Each YSK organizes group discussions, book readings, film screenings and workshops on socially relevant themes. 

 

These centres are equipped with film and book libraries, computers,  courses and a range of information on various campaigns and job opportunities. Each of these centers have youth mentors who facilitiate the learning process. 

 

YSKs sensitize youth to gender equity, social inclusion, ecological sustainability and pluralism through:

 

• Reaching out to students in colleges

• Engaging youth in discussions on  current events

• Exposing young people to social problems 

• Mentoring  and career guidance  

• Leadership Development

• Helping youth to lead campaigns for youth rights

• Linking youth with NGOs and social movements

  

Each YSK works in a geography for 10 years and creates a generation of youth leaders equipped to address emerging issues  in campuses and communities.