International Youth Conference at Vadodara (India)

Date : 10 and 11 August, 2013

International Youth Conference by Ramakrishna Mission Vadodara

Swami Vivekananda was a global leader with a global vision and a global mission.Former Director General of UNESCO in his speech in 1993 (during the centenary celebration by UNESCO of the participation of Swami Vivekananda in the World’s Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in
1893,) said, “I am indeed struck by the similarity of the constitution of the Ramakrishna Mission which Vivekananda established as early as in 1897 with that of UNESCO drawn up in 1845. Both place the human being at the – centre of their efforts aimed at development. Both place tolerance at the top of the agenda for building peace and democracy. Both recognise the variety of human cultures and societies as an essential aspect of the common heritage.”
Swami Vivekananda said, “My faith is in the younger generation”. Swami Vivekananda wanted to mobilise the youths to bring about transformation of the society. The modern youths all over the world are full of energy and highly ambitious but they lack direction and guidance, they easily become prey of frustration and depression while facing the challenges of life. At this juncture the message of strength as preached by Swami Vivekananda can be a great source of inspiration for the modern youths. His message serves as a tonic to the depressed souls. His clarion call- “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached” is ever inspiring under all circumstance especially for the youth.
With a view to acquaint the modern youths with the powerful message of Swami Vivekananda and to channelize the youth energy for bringing about social transformation, an International Youth Conference has been organised on 10 & 11 August, 2013 at Vadodara (Gujarat, India) by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara.

The programme will consist of lectures by eminent speakers question answer sessions, presentations by the youth delegates, audio-visual
Presentation cultural programmes etc.

Topics for discussions:

1. The problems of Modern Youth and Swami Vivekananda.
2. Swami Vivekananda – a Global Leader for a Global Civilization.
3. Youth Power for Social Transformation.
4. Youth Power for  World Peace.
5. Women Empowerment  and Development.
6. Swami Vivekananda and Education for Human Excellence.
7. The Challenges before t he Modern Youth.
8. Personality Development according to Swami Vivekananda.
9. Success Mantras for Youth Leadership.
10.The Message of Swami Vivekananda for the Modern Youth.
11.The Amazing Powers of the Mind.

Speakers:

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India,

Shri Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Innovation Council and Adviser to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations,

Dr. Bikas Sanyal, Vice-Chairperson of UNESCO-IICBA, Paris,( France)

Dr. R Balsubramaniam, Adjunct Professor, International Programs, University of Iowa, USA,

Shri G. Narayana, Internationally acclaimed Management Trainer

and other eminent monks and scholars.

Special Features:

1. Presentation by youth delegates.
2. Cultural programmes by youth delegate from various countries.
3. Audio- Visual programmes on Swami Vivekananda.
4. Sightseeing on 12th August — > Vivekananda Memorial, Vadodara,
Narmada Dam, Museum of paintings etc. (optional)
5. Educational Tours for different groups on different subjects from 13
to 20 August. (optional)
(i) Projects of Social Service based on Swami Vivekananda’s ideas.
(ii) Package Tour of Gujarat ( Vivekananda Memorials of Gujarat,
Linbdi, Porbandar, Dwarka,Somnath Gir Forest,e tc)
(iii) Package Tour of India ( Vivekananda Memorials of India,
Belur Math, Dakshineshwar, Swami Vivekananda’s Birth
Place, Kanyakumari etc)
(iv) Projects on Value Education based on Swami Vivekananda’s
ideas.

Participation :

Young persons of any country of the age between 15 to 30 years, iIrrespective of caste, creed, colour or religion, can participate. The Enrolment Form is to be filled up and sent to us latest by July 24, 2013 along with enrolment fee of US $ 50 ( for foreign delegates) or Rs.500/- (for delegates from India). This includes the cost of Educational kit, reading material, lunch, tea, snacks etc.

Travelling expenses, expenses for package tours and the cost of accommodation will have to be borne by the delegates however we shall be glad to provide necessary help in this regard.

Download form here

Source : http://www.rkmvadodara.com/international.html