Indo Srilankan Youth Exchange Program,Srilanka
Departure from: Colombo
Program Rate with Flight and Visa: 61000 INR
Program Rate without Flight and Visa: 51000 INR
Application and Processing Fee: 0 INR

Indo Srilankan Youth Exchange Programme by Edu2020:

Edu2020 promotes Mainstreaming youth participation at International level by various measures using Exchange programme, Interstate/country cultural forum, Inter Country Youth forums, policy making at international level to raise youth voice and strengthening “Be Seen, Be Heard”.

Previously Edu2020,ADF in association with National Youth Services Council (NYSC), Ministry of Youth Affairs,Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs, Govt of Srilanka jointly founded India-Srilanka Youth Exchange (ISYE) Programme series held in Srilanka and India during July 2015,2016 & 2017.

We believe India-Srilanka Youth Exchange 2018 will give an opportunity to unleash the potential of our India-Srilanka youth to empower themselves and community around them. This visit will help our fellow youth to create peace talks, civic responsibility, culture understanding, policy exchange, Management skills, communication, rich diverse experience, field visits etc.  We see opportunity for youth to develop and engage with societal issues to be a part of new generation change agent

Youth Peace, Reconciliation & Development project in Northern and Eastern Province of Srilanka (Visits to any of the selected districts Jaffna, Mannar, Kilinochi, Mullaitivu,Vavunia, Trincomalee)- Optional. The proposed visits involves youth, peace, reconciliation, relief, Volunteer and Social development projects in the Northern province of Srilanka once affected through 30 years of internal civil war. We aims to bring together various stakeholders on board to achieve our vision which is a strong empowerment of young people through holistic approach to enhance and Strengthen the Relationship between India and Srilanka. This visit involves potential interaction with global organisations,Parliament representatives, NGOs, educational institutions, Youth workers and Youth organisations, Rotary and involving with Volunteer activities.

The Visiting Indian Youth will undergo various activities in Srilanka such as 

• Srilanka Immersion on youth & students aspects and Global experiential learning
• Exchange of knowledge sharing activities such as youth, education, politics and diplomacy, arts, culture, India-Srilanka Youth Dialogue
• Exposure visit to institutions, interaction with political leaders, policy makers and understanding of youth development
• Strengthening the Component of Volunteer-Innovate-Participate (VIP) programme

Our Other Preferred Tentative visits in Srilanka:

Government Visits

• Visits related to understand political aspects of Srilanka. Visits to selected Youth Ministries /Women/Economic/Culture etc, Visits to parliament/Srilanka Youth
• Reception with Ministers/Indian High Commission/Srilankan embassy etc

Global Understanding

• Learning about including United Nations/Commonwealth/Global organizations

Cultural Understanding

• Understanding Srilankan Arts & Culture/Visits to Heritage sites etc

Business,Networking and Partnerships

• Networking opportunities for mutual growth/Creating space for youth, institutions,

India-Srilanka Youth Dialogue/Forum

• Creating a forum space for India-Srilanka youth to interact/learn/share including education, development, best practices etc

Promotion and Certification of this exchange

• Our participants will receive certificate of recognition from Govt of Srilanka and international organisations
• Further internship & Volunteering opportunities

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from young people between the 11-18 ages in adolescent category and 18+ Youth category to represent India in this Youth Exchange. Application from faculty coordinators, academicians, youth workers also most welcome.

Benefits for the Participants

• Certificate of Recognition for the participants.
• An Award of Merit.
• Recognition from International Agencies
• Networking opportunity for future holistic development
• “Certificate Course” of Recognition from Rannival Academy of Higher Learning and Professional Training accrediated by American Accreditation Council of Business Education (AACBE)*** on additional cost of 100 USD (Optional)

Benefits to the Institution

• Opportunity for collaboration in the International Market/institutions.
• Opportunities and exposure for the students to collaborate and receive internship/project abroad opportunities.
• Future Faculty and resource person exchanges.
• Gain added value in NAAC and other professional.
• “Certification and awards from globally renowned institution and agencies.
• Long term support for International workshops/skill building/ faculty exchange/Subject based exchange/connecting stakeholders etc.

Qualification

• We welcome applications from young people between the 11-18 ages in adolescent category.
• We welcome applications from 18+ Youth category to represent India in this Youth Exchange. Application from faculty coordinators, academicians, youth workers also most welcome.
• The applicant should have a Indian Passport with minimum of 6 Month Expiry