ASHA NIVASYouth Development Programmes
Empowering, philosophy of promoting Self-Help and Mutual help.
Youth Development Programmes
Youth are the foundation of a thriving society, yet many young people in the urban slums of Chennai lack access to the opportunities their more privileged peers enjoy. Recognizing this disparity, Asha Nivas has committed itself to empowering youth by nurturing their talents, leadership skills, and sense of purpose.
Through the formation of youth groups, we create safe spaces where young people can grow, share, and develop the confidence to become changemakers in their communities
1. Youth Associations
Asha Nivas has formed youth Associations for both sexes. Awareness on specific issues like HIV/AIDS, Drugs and substance abuse is created among youth to prevent them falling prey to the destructive habits.
2. Volunteers for Development
Asha Nivas has been harnessing the power of the youth for constructive purpose like development. Members of youth groups have committed themselves as volunteers for the cause of development.
3. Vocational Training and Placement Services
Asha Nivas successfully trained and placed nine unskilled youth through its vocational training centre at Ottery, under the Youth Development Programme. These young individuals, who once faced limited opportunities, were equipped with practical skills that enabled them to secure jobs across various sectors.
4. Self Help and Mutual Help Groups
After seeing the success of self-help groups and micro-credit, to provide a remedy for the rampant unemployment problem, Asha Nivas started forming self help groups for youth.
5. Empowering Young Girls: Building Confidence and Emotional Intelligence
Understanding the importance of early intervention in shaping the lives of adolescent girls, Asha Nivas organized focused awareness and empowerment meetings across key communities. These sessions aimed to nurture emotional intelligence, healthy self-esteem, and decision-making skills, helping the girls better understand themselves and how their thoughts and actions affect others.
Each session addressed practical, age-appropriate topics such as safety, hygiene, emotional awareness, and life skills, equipping the participants to handle real-life challenges with confidence and resilience.
6. Youth Meetings
Asha Nivas conducted youth meetings in Nagooranthottam and S.S. Puram, engaging young participants. Staff led the sessions, emphasizing the critical roles and responsibilities of youth in society and family life. He also introduced them to local employment opportunities, inspiring the youth to actively pursue personal and community growth.
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