My Days in Raka.
07

Chapter 07

Beyond My Presence

Raka Yuva Manch: a proposed path from fellow-led sessions to youth leadership.

Status: Proposed — six student leaders identified

  1. 1

    Fellow-led sessions

    completed

    AI awareness and participatory activities with children

  2. 2

    Identify youth leaders

    completed

    Six student leaders identified

  3. 3

    Youth-initiated action

    in-progress

    Students discussing a rally against substance abuse

  4. 4

    Regular youth-led sessions

    planned

    Students lead discussions and activities

  5. 5

    Self-managed Raka Yuva Manch

    planned

    Long-term goal: fully owned by the young people of Raka

Raka Yuva Manch: the six student leaders identified to carry the initiative forward.
Play and camaraderie: sport as a healthy channel for young people's energy.

Vision

A self-managed youth platform where young people of Raka come together, develop leadership skills, discuss issues affecting their lives and community, and take ownership of action.

Fortnightly sessions

Regular youth-led meetings where members discuss issues and plan activities — such as the proposed rally against substance abuse.

Local support

Teachers and the Panchayat as potential local supporters.

Sustainability & next steps

Built to function without me: student leaders take ownership, rather than depending on an outside facilitator.