It is the apathy of the good people which has brought us to this state.
Let the youth and citizens come forward and pledge 1 HOUR TO THE NATION and
VOLUNTEER FOR A BETTER INDIA
- H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
We all feel a surge of emotion for our country when the Indian Tricolor is raised in the midst of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ at the Red Fort, or whenever the martyrs of Indian Freedom Struggle are being remembered at the India Gate. We all have that twinge of love and fervor for our country. But in the thick and thin of our daily life, we hardly give any thought to what we can do for this great Nation. And we do not know where, when and how to begin.
There are many areas in which the country has been experiencing an array of social challenges such as corruption, safety of girls, drugs and alcohol abuse, HIV & AIDS etc. It's time that we stop complaining about the situation and instead shoulder responsibilities and be a part of the solution. Volunteering is a passion kindled by “humanness”, something we are all instilled with.
Volunteer for a Better India (VFABI) is a call to every citizen to make things better and to give a better society to the coming generation. VFABI is a call to give at least one hour of your precious time to set things which you think are not right. It could be devoted in the area of one’s interest and knowledge. It is the call of the hour not to blame our society, but to plunge into action.
Various United Nations agencies have gladly partnered with us in this initiative and have promised a better India in the coming years. Old and young, rich and poor, urban and slum dwellers, school and college students, corporate and business community, NGOs, RWAs, hospitals, achievers from art, culture, music, literature, theatre; people from all walks of life would be encouraged to volunteer for the nation.
Plan of Action
Under Volunteer for a Better India, various events & activities have been done and many more are planned and we invite you to join us for all of the following –
I. Social Issues UN Youth Conference – ‘United We March ~ A National Youth Summit 2013’
2nd Feb 2013 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
II. A Citizen's Movement: 3rd Feb 2013 (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
I. Social Issues Youth Conference, 2nd Feb 2013 (Saturday) (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
The Premise for the Summit is sensitization of the young leaders under the overarching spirit of human values to address issues relating to HIV and AIDS, the Declining Child Sex-Ratio, Sexual - Reproductive Health and Rights, Drugs & Alcohol, Corruption, Millennium Development Goals, Safety for Girls and Entrepreneurial Opportunities.
Summit Design
The summit will commence with a joint plenary session followed by a deeper orientation through highly interactive, youth friendly breakaway workshops, all independent yet parallel, each on the key issues. It will be facilitated by the various VFABI partners and will culminate in a joint valedictory session.
Breakaway Workshops:
✤ UNAIDS, HEROES Project, INERELA+ & IICA
Getting to Zero!
Zero New HIV Infection-Zero Discrimination-Zero AIDS Related Deaths!
✤UNFPA, FPA India
Spot It to Stop It - Everyone Counts!
Bridging the Gender Gap!
✤ National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS
High on Life!
Away from Drugs & Alcohol!
✤UNODC
Know It to Fight It!
Myths & Facts about Corruption
✤ UNMC
World We Want!
The Millennium Development Goals & Priorities Beyond 2015!
✤ UNICEF
Girls Every Where. Safe Every Where!
Safety for Girls is Their Right!
✤ UNGCNI, DRISHTEE
Will to Lead!
Entrepreneurship for Young India & a New World!
The 7 breakaway sessions will end with a combined valedictory and plenary session of 1200+ audience.
**Certificates of Participation carrying all Partners’ logo of UN agencies and NGOs will be extended to all participants.
A Citizen's Movement: 3rd Feb 2013 (Sunday) (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
The highlight of the event will be a talk by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, inspiring lacs to join hands and Volunteer for a Better India.
This grand finale will also feature a unique “Voices on Issues” to promote engagement of the masses on the selected social issues and will serve to energize VFABI with people pledging their time and commitment to the cause of nation building.
We are even entering a national partnership with UNICEF for Saving Girl Child on the same day.
It will be our pleasure if you join us in the initiative and help create a Better India.
