Announcement for Sri Lanka-India Forum

There are opportunities for about 10 Indian Young Leaders (students and young professionals, age 18 - 30 years) to participate in the Sri Lanka-India Forum in Bangalore from 22nd November - 30th November 2011. 

For those interested Indian youth participants please send us Resume and an email justifying why you should be selected as an Indian delegate to participate at  this Forum. Please address any further inquiries to Mr. Ebenezer John, Executive Manager, GCSD at ebenezer@globalcitizens.org.in

CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE FORUMS FOR

FRIENDSHIP, PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

GCSD through its bilateral and multilateral FORUMS creates a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and action working towards a responsible, plural and harmonious society.

These FORUMS recognizes that YOUTH both as key agents and target groups have a unique and vital contribution in promoting a new paradigm of cultural diversity, cross-cultural dialogue and sustainable development.

Overall Objectivies of the bilateral/multilateral FORUMS:

• To Promote respective countries' Cultural and Historical Pluralism.
• To enhance cross-cultural dialogue and exchange of knowledge and shared values of different cultures.
• To create a society of “Citizens of the Earth”: a well-informed and committed young people with a clear vision about the intercultural understanding in a world where local and global issues are intertwined.
• To foster peace initiatives, consolidating democracy, good governance and sustainable living for bridging gaps
• To put forward alternative perspective on key issues affecting the Environment , IT, Education, Cultural process within respective countries.

GCSD acknowledges the generous support of Charles Leopold Mayer Foundation (FPH) and guidance by the Advisory Board Member of GCSD, Mr. Gustavo Marin who have been instrumental along with VEDIKE (India) and several key partners in India and Internationally to help us launch the following programs:

1. China-India Forum

Please read Page 71 from the booklet about the China-India Forum a youth-led development project recognized by the 4th World Youth Congress held in Canada in August 2008

2. Japan-India Forum

3. Korea-India Forum

 Read the report of the Korea-India Forum 2011

4. Sri Lanka-India Forum