Annual Events

Doyens of Peace- Celebrating Admiral Ramdas – Karamat Ali and Tapan Bose

For their legendary contributions for promoting Peace in Southasia

Proposed Program:

An Annual Hybrid Event on 12th August every year- International Youth Day
To be observed every year as:

SouthAsia Civil Society Commemoration

Eight Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Primary Idea is to create a Platform for and by youth from different countries of Southàsia to facilitate their vision and expression for the Region.
Time our youth start thinking about issues from cross border perspectives and explore their solutions collectively.

Online and Hybrid in different locations in each country and other countries across the globe.
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Open to: Youth between 15 and 25 Years from Southasia or of Southasian Origin

Hybrid: The Program will be available online and can also be live streamed in educational institutions, offices and public spaces for larger audiences (of all ages).

Hybrid Interventions: Participants (those who are not contributors but can witness) online and at Hybrid locations will be able to make interventions, subject to permission from the Moderator.

Possible Activities

Composite Video Messages with graphics, AI etc.
Short Plays Videos
Reels and Shots
Poetry / Songs
Other possible activities that could attract and inspire youth

New Theme and Activity to be Selected every year

2025: Theme and Activity

Theme for 2025: My Vision for South Asia if I am the Prime Minister / President
(Of Afghanistan / Bangladesh / Bhutan/ India/ Maldives / Nepal / Pakistan / Sri Lanka)

Possible Themes for Coming Years:

1. How can Southasia Connect Through Youth
2. Transborder Solutions to Combat Poverty in Southasia etc.
3. Boosting Southasian Cooperation and Development through Tech and AI
4. Rekindling SAARC: Innovations Required etc.

Awards and Citations

One Cash Award of 15,000 (in local currency) for the outstanding contribution from each country.
All contributors to be given citations