About YouVA
The YouVA is a platform developed and facilitated by EduCARE India under project YouthMINDS to bring together various volunteer youth organizations and individuals to promote volunteerism and to facilitate programmes and resources for volunteer action amongst youth. ... Read more
Vision
To make volunteerism a way of life for every youth in the community
YouVA Programmes
(i) A Quarterly Orientation Programme aimed at educating potential volunteers and increasing the awareness of volunteering in social services,
(ii) A Quarterly experience programme
that provides the opportunity for the youth to get “hands on”
experience of volunteering at various places, to remove any
misconception or fears people may have of volunteering.
(iii) Seminars, interactive discussions and meetings on various themes and issues
iv) Road Shows, Théâtre and other Cultural programmes on various themes and issues
v) Intervention programmes with other organisations and educational institutions
vi) Promote establishment of youth organisations in the form of locality level YouVA affiliates and other community based independent youth volunteering groups and their network support
YouVA Awards
YouVA Leadership Award has been instituted to recognize the efforts of youth (aged 14 to 25 internationally; aged 15 to 35 in India) who implement innovative and sustainable projects to develop their communities.
The projects are/would be evaluated on the participation of youths in identifying, planning, implementing and monitoring the project. Other criteria include gender balance, sustainability and innovation.
Applications & reccommendations for 4th YouVA Leadership Awards are sought through year 2008-09 to be awarded on International Youth Day in Aug 2009
Good luck with your initiatives !
YouVA NW India seeks interest from youth organisations fron North Western India region to take leadership role for promoting YouVA network through 2009-14 with our resource support - Regional YouVA Network Co-ordinator
YouVA - Youth for Volunteer Action
YouVA India - Youth Volunteers Association of India
YouVANetwork