Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 25: The orientation for the World Youth Parliament (WYP) in the city was recently organised by St Aloysius College (autonomous) under the theme 'Peace Under Construction' held at Eric Mathias Hall, Maffei Block.
Present on stage was R J Kajol chief guest and Fr Martin Panakal the guest of honour. Principal, Dr Praveen Martis SJ presided over the programme. Staff co-ordinator, Anup Denzil Veigas was also present on the dais.
World Youth Parliament is a forum where young people commit themselves to explore the foundation and bases of a new society. It is an impassioned network to all youth who are looking for unity, aim and meaning to their lives, both personal and social, projecting a future world that must be better than it is now.
The principal Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ in his presidential address spoke on the importance of this forum as it helps lead a moral based life.
The students were addressed by RJ Kajol who through her life story gave an inspirational talk on the need to respect and understand the feelings of transgenders, help them live like others in society that touched the hearts of all youth present.
A creative and enthusiastic speaker Fr Stany Pinto gave a clear description of peace and its construction with the aid of entertaining tools like quotes, videos, stories and a very inspiring presentation that motivated everyone to work with unity and to bring a change within ourselves and outside.
Roshan Lobo motivated the freshers of WYP and shared his experience in Beijing as a member of WYP. He also informed the students of the upcoming WYP conferences which will be held in Spain.
Fr Martin Panakal from Cochin briefed the students on Idente Youth and how is it linked with WYP. He also spoke on the ideologies and main motive behind starting Idente Youth.
Another active member of WYP, Sr Steffy, spoke on 'What is WYP? Who can participate in WYP and its motives?'
Students from St Paul's Bengaluru and School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya were also present. It clearly described the ever ready hands to heal the world and make it a better place.
The orientation wrapped up by electing the secretary and other office bearers to local and national level talks regarding issues taken up by WYP.
Anup Denzil Veigas welcomed the gathering. Rupal D’Souza, II BSc compered the programme. Avit Premson Lobo, II BCom rendered the vote of thanks.