Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Through Youth Empowerment Programs
Life Skills for Youth Empowerment
Counselling a need of the hour for well-Being
Many people and communities in the society require counselling services for a better life. For many, unavailability is the issue.
Objective:
To promote psychosocial competence and foster an appropriate lifestyle throughout the developmental phases of life by utilizing individual abilities and potentials.
Components:
Education and Awareness:
Life skills education to empower youth through individual abilities and potentials.
Integrating life skills into various content areas, topics, or subjects.
Empowerment and Personal Development:
Workshops focusing on stress management, coping skills, and promoting emotional well-being.
Providing tools for positive actions to protect themselves and to promote health and positive social relationships.
Interactive Activities:
Facilitated group discussions, role-playing scenarios, and Q&A sessions.
Creative outlets such as art therapy, expressive writing, or music for emotional expression and healing.
Support Systems:
Establishing local support groups facilitated by trained counselors for youth.
Online forums and social media groups for peer support and sharing experiences.
Follow-up and Advocacy:
Continued support through follow-up sessions, peer support networks, and outreach programs.
Encouraging community members to advocate for youth development and support initiatives.
Community Engagement:
Collaboration with local schools, community centers, and businesses to host awareness events.
Organizing community walks, memorial events, or virtual campaigns to promote dialogue and support.
Follow-up and Advocacy:
Continued support through follow-up sessions, peer support networks, and outreach programs.
Encouraging community members to advocate for youth development and support initiatives.
Notable Initiatives in India:
National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)
District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)
Atal Ji Neeti (AJN) program for suicide prevention among farmers
