Kohima: Can Youth partnered with the Thahekhu Village Students Union to organize a coordination meeting for the Youth Social Action Forum on June 2 in Thahekhu Village. The initiative, supported by the Bosco Institute in Jorhat, focuses on tackling gender-based violence and career-related conflicts between young people and their families.
During the session, youth facilitator Livino Sumi detailed the organization's history since 2010, which includes efforts in healthcare, education, and climate resilience. Sumi also introduced the Youth Resource Centre project and discussed the value of creating a forum to foster social responsibility and active community involvement among the younger generation.
Founder and chief functionary of Can Youth, Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, outlined the project objectives and stressed the need to prioritize mental health. He explained that the goal is to empower participants to drive societal improvements, stating the forum aims to create a place where "rights are respected, voices are heard, and aspirations are supported."
The meeting brought participants together to plan the implementation of this platform. By the conclusion of the event, attendees expressed a shared commitment to building a safe environment that encourages leadership, open dialogue, and meaningful social change.
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