Yuvoday Celebrates One Year of Youth Engagement in Durg District, Chhattisgarh

Yuvoday Celebrates One Year of Youth Engagement 

Durg, July 11, 2024 — The District Administration of Durg, in collaboration with UNICEF and Agricon Foundations, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Yuvoday initiative with a special “Coffee with Collector” program at the Forest Millet Café. The event, attended by Yuvoday volunteers, marked a significant milestone in the initiative aimed at inspiring youth and promoting volunteerism.

A Year of Impactful Volunteerism

Launched on June 7, 2023, Yuvoday was conceived as a joint effort by the district administration and UNICEF to increase community participation in district programs and engage youth in various social issues. Over the past year, Yuvoday volunteers have actively contributed to a wide range of community-focused projects, including:

Community Mental Health

Addiction Awareness

Cleanliness Drives

Menstrual Hygiene Management

Nutrition and Adolescent Health

Environmental Protection

Education Initiatives

ANC Checkups

The volunteers also played a pivotal role in voter awareness campaigns during assembly and parliamentary elections and assisted with the Mahtari Vandan Yojana application process.

Acknowledgment and Appreciation

Collector Ms. Richa Prakash Chaudhary, who inaugurated the Coffee with Collector program, expressed her gratitude and admiration for the Yuvoday volunteers. She stated, “The Yuvoday initiative has provided our youth with an opportunity to better themselves through community service.”

Volunteer Stories and Experiences

During the event, Yuvoday volunteers shared their one-year journey, emphasizing the personal and societal impact of their involvement. One volunteer remarked, “This initiative has given me the opportunity to understand the needs of society and work for them. During this time, I have learned many new skills and felt an increase in my confidence. Yuvoday has taught me that small steps can bring about significant changes in society.”

Highlighting Key Projects

The program highlighted various social projects undertaken by the Yuvoday volunteers, showcasing their contributions to education, health, cleanliness, and environmental protection. The event concluded with Collector Ms. Richa Prakash Chaudhary presenting certificates to the dedicated volunteers.

Inspiring Dedication

UNICEF SBC Specialist Mr. Abhishek Singh praised the volunteers, saying, “The dedication and enthusiasm of the Yuvoday volunteers are truly inspiring. Their work is a testament to the power of youth engagement in addressing social issues.”