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Networking Youth |
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As the ODW program
is scattered in different districts of Sri Lanka, networking youth
at the program level is one of the strategies of ODW program. This
was attempted since beginning in year 2004, with the aim of sharing
experiences and incorporating their ideas into the program in order
to make the ODW programs a more realistic youth program. But the
level of active functioning of network varied in each year due to
then prevailing security situation. |
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One of the partner. FIOH rapidly implemented the
networking strategy as a part of their project
strategy, and developed a youth network among
different ethnic groups and geographical divisions
such district and provincial levels. Other ODW
partners applied FIOH youth networking strategies as
a model during the past years. At the mean time WDC,
NERTRA and KV has mobilized youth clubs at various
levels, and tried to level up and linked with the
FIOH youth network. |
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PSO facilitated to link the different youth
networks and clubs functioning at project level and
made it a programme level function. Training on
planning was done and planning workshops
organized, and facilities were provide to carry
out the planned activities at the network level. As
a result exchange visits to other partners’ projects
and meetings were conducted. Programme level camps
were planned by youth themselves but could not be
implemented due to the high security restrictions
during the year 2007, 2008 and 2009. Only FIOH could
continue the network activities without any major
problem. |
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In
the year 2009, net work members revised network
strategy due to the barriers and difficulties of
travel from place to another. So they developed an
alternative plan which did not need much travel.
Youth network meetings are coupled up with every
PCC meeting, Net work magazine published and the
responsibilities shared among the network members,
exchanges occurs where ever possible to do so. The
security situation is eased now and free movement
for the youth is possible in the year 2010. So the
youth network is utilizing this opportunities to the
maximum in order to implement different types of
activities whatever they can do. Exchange visits are
conducted and a youth camp was organized in
Trincomalee. |
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YOUTH CAMP “MINDS TOGETHER” – PART III |
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Youth camp at the inter-project is one of the
innovative and important event aimed at promoting
understanding and ethnic harmony among the youths of
all three communities. The youth camp provides the
space for interaction among youths of different
ethnic groups. The ultimate aim is to build trust
and understanding among them in order to contribute
to lasting peace in the country. |
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The first and second youths camps were facilitated
and conducted by FIOH, one of the ODW partner in
Badulla. This year (2010) the task of organizing and
conducting the above event in Trincomalee district,
has been encrusted to Kinniya Vision |
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Purpose of the youth camp:
Providing space and opportunities for youths from
the various youth networks to come to gather and
take part in organizing and engaging in various
activities, cultural, sports and exhibition etc, to
interact and sharing experiences and learn from each
other to promote understanding and ethnic harmony
among the youths. The security situation all over
the island including Trincomalee is very positive
when compared to the previous years. Therefore full
participation was observed in the event.
Approximately 30 participants from each organization
participated. This youth event was a continuation of
the event organized earlier by the FIOH. Altogether
more than 300 participants take part in this event.
Different event such as dances, songs, sports
events, art competition, exchange visits provided
much more enthusiasm among the youths who
participated. |
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The Second
Workshop - April 2006 |
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The
second workshop was held in 4-6 April 2006, at Montifano, Ampitiya,
Kandy with the participation of 26 participants from four
organizations, namely the Kinniya Vision (KV), Future in Our Hands (FIOH),
Women Development Council (WDC) and Centre for Human Development (CfHD). |
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The
objective of the workshop was Objective to develop a comprehensive
work plan for the youth net work. Vision and the mission of the
network was developed, activities and indicators were identified
according to the objectives during the course of the workshop. There
were several group activities, presentations etc at the workshop. It
was decided to establish a Coordination body comprising of 4
representatives from each organization, with the first meeting
scheduled to be held in May 2006. |
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activities and respective indicators were identified for the following
objectives. |
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Individual youth organizations strengthened |
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The relationship among network members
strengthened |
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A strong resource persons group of training of
trainers developed in the network |
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A relationship with local and international
organizations developed |
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Inter-racial understanding among youth members
strengthened |
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The network functions as a pressure group in
national environment issues |
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Network is actively involved in human rights
promotion activities |
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An effective monitoring and evaluation system is
in place |
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The First
Workshop - June 2005 |
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The first workshop- which was a meeting of
the youth leaders and a youth workshop was held
on 23rd and 24th of June 2005, at
Montifano, Ampitiya, Kandy. There
were participatory group discussions, games and activities, guided
exercises, presentations during the workshop.
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work plan was developed for a short period and it was to be
facilitated by the partners. |
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A youth doing a presentation
during the workshop |
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A section of the youths who
participated the workshop |
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