Virtual Youth Forum Bulletin Issue No. 3 (18 June 2020)

19 JUNE 2020

NEWS-INFO

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ISSUE NO. 3

for SDGs The third day of Virtual Youth Forum 2020 was participated with much enthusiasm and interaction.

The session was started with remarks from AGM of Kanitpur Publications Mr. Mahesh Swar.

Then followed with the insightful section from Mr. Devraj Ghimire (WOSM Consultant) where he explained SDGs in Scouting.

Social hour was conducted in the end with songs, poems and jokes from participants.

NEWS

The session was moderated by Binit Chantyal reflecting upon the current pandemic situation and how it becomes our responsibility to adapt to the changes and become more resilient.

“Some People don’t like change, but we need to embrace the change if the alternative is Disaster”-Musk Keynote speaker, Mr. Mahesh Swar, Assistant General Manager, Kantipur Publication provided information about 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Out of 17 Goals he concentrated his speech on the importance of Goal No. 5: Gender Equality and Goal No.13: Climate Action.

He pointed out the roles that Scouts can play for achieving SDGs. Talking about Goal No.5, Gender inequality, he shared his own practices for achieving gender equality at his home and workplace. He suggested the participants take gender equality into special consideration because when you empower women, a lot of families are empowered at the same time. Furthermore, he highlighted that Goal No. 13, Climate Action is of great importance for sustainable development. Carbon emission due to the use of fossil fuels and deforestation has been a major contributing factor for the environmental degradation. He also shared the concept of Planting Trees on Birthdays, giving Tree Plantlets as a gift which will foster positive impression and the vibration for nature conservation will be transmitted to the upcoming generations. He appreciated the frontline service projects of scouts and requested them to maintain physical distancing during service.

Special session input speaker, Mr. Devraj Ghimire, Leader Trainer Nepal Scouts and WOSM Consultant presented the session on Scouts for SDGs. During the session, he focused on Key concepts on SDGs, Scouts for SDGs and Link of SDGs with Scouting. The participants boosted their concepts on the session topics in Q and A session. A very exciting Quiz related to the session topics was conducted after the session. The participants enjoyed the quiz and participated actively.

Nhuja Kiju Khwopring Crew

I would like to express my gratitude to the Nepal Scout for organising this 1st Virtual Youth Forum in the History of Nepal scout during this Lockdown period for the Rover and Rangers from Overall the Country. It was a great stage to learn and share about the different programs and activities of Nepal Scouts regarding the SDG's, MoP Projects,and many other Youth Programmes. Glad to be a Part of it!

Kusal Bhandari Machhindra R/R Crew

“I'm thankful to the entire team. It's my pleasure to be a part of Virtual Youth Forum 2020.This is such an exhilarating experience to be a part of such an engaging event is an opportunity for which I want to be grateful. Words would never be enough to express my gratefulness to the entire team, guest speakers.”

After the main session, Social Time was conducted for making participants feel refreshed. Performers were happy to share their talents among participants and through live streaming.

ROVER RANGER SCOUTS SAY? WHAT

Ayush Shrestha Kumarigal Scout Open Crew

“Virtual Youth Forum 2020 is a nice platform for letting us express our views and suggestions on various interesting topics, letting us meet new friends to exchange our thoughts.

And also teaching us to enhance our decision-making skills.”

Swastik Karki H.W. Scout Open Crew “Virtual Youth Forum 2020

is proving to be an excellent initiation by Nepal scouts, for the involvement of youths. Nepal scouts gave a platform for the youths to grow, share and experience many useful things during the pandemic. It was very useful and informative. In my view it’s very encouraging in the current situation.”