Mangaluru: St Aloysius College (Autonomous) organized the Orientation of the World Youth Parliament (WYP), Mangaluru at Eric Mathias Hall, Maffei Block on July 21. The theme for the programme was “Peace Under Construction”.
The inaugural function began at 9 a.m. RJ Kajol was the Chief Guest and Fr. Martin Panakal was the guest of honour. Principal, Rev. 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 to put unity, aim and meaning into their lives, both personal and social, projecting a future world that must be better than it is now.
The principal Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ in his presidential address spoke about the importance of such forum that helps us lead a moral based life.
Addressing the student gathering, RJ Kajol briefed them through her life story and gave an inspirational talk of how we have to respect and understand the feelings of transgenders, help them live like others in the society which touched the hearts of all youth present.
Speaker Fr. Stany Pinto gave a clear description of peace and it’s construction using entertaining tools like quotes, videos, stories and a very inspiring presentation that motivated all of us to work with unity and bring a change within ourselves and outside.
Roshan Lobo, Alumnus of the College motivated freshers of WYP by sharing his experience in Beijing as a member of WYP. He also informed the students about the upcoming WYP conferences which are going to held in Spain and as future what is expected from the students.
Fr. Martin Panakal from Cochin briefed the students regarding what is the Idente Youth and how is it linked with WYP. He also spoke about the ideologies and the main motive behind starting Idente Youth.
Another active member of WYP, Sr. Steffy, spoke about “What is WYP? Who can participate in WYP and what are its motives?
Students from St Paul’s Bangalore 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 was wrapped up by electing the secretary and other office bearers to local and national level talks regarding issues taken up by the WYP.
Anup Denzil Veigas welcomed the gathering. Rupal D’Souza, II B.Sc. compered the programme. Avit Premson Lobo, II B.Com. rendered the vote of thanks.
