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5th National Conference on Youth in Social Change Concludes Successfully at MAHE

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The 5th National Conference on Youth in Social Change concluded successfully at the Dr. TMA Pai Auditorium, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The event brought together over 600 participants, including dynamic young leaders, change-makers, and passionate social advocates from across the country.

The conference, themed “Bridging the Gap Between Academic & Corporate Volunteering to Synergize Social Change,” emphasized the seamless transition of students’ volunteering efforts during their academic years into impactful corporate volunteering.

Key highlights of the conference included the presence of distinguished guests like D Carthigueane, Regional Director of Regional Directorate of NSS Bangalore, Mr. Sankara Mahalingam, Global Head – CSR, Firstsourc, and other prominent figures in the field of social change. Over 600 participants from more than 20 institutions attended the event, representing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

The conference featured insightful presentations, interactive sessions, and panel discussions on youth engagement and social change. Participants had the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and explore potential collaborations.

Key takeaways from the conference included the importance of fostering a seamless transition from academic volunteering to corporate volunteering, the potential of corporate volunteering to drive positive social change, the need for collaboration and partnerships between academic institutions and corporations, and the power of youth engagement in addressing societal challenges.

D Carthigueane, Regional Director of NSS Bangalore, praised the conference for providing a valuable platform for young people to connect and share their ideas. Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor MAHE, emphasized the importance of volunteering for personal and professional development and the potential of bridging the gap between academic and corporate volunteering to create a more sustainable and equitable society.

The 5th National Conference on Youth in Social Change was a resounding success, demonstrating the growing importance of youth engagement in social change. The conference served as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and inspiration, inspiring participants to continue their journey as active citizens and agents of change.

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