Why In News?

=> Recently Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi and Partnering Hope Into Action (PHIA) Foundation, Ranchi signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a one year partnership for cooperation in the areas of gender equality and involving students as changemakers.

Key Points:

=> The partnership between XISS and PHIA aims to co-create a facilitating platform where the youth leaders of tomorrow gain a wide range of experience to understand the nuances of the gender issue and help build a new narrative around gender justice.

=> As part of this partnership, the PHIA Foundation will train XISS students to be changemakers, reaching out to the masses with creative content and creating awareness on the issue.

=> Students/changemakers will initiate meaningful and engaging conversations to bring about change in themselves and others.

• Changemakers will also act as campaign ambassadors in educational institutions of the state and will be awarded Changemaker Certification.

=> As a knowledge partner, PHIA Foundation will help organize workshops/idea-shops and awareness programs on gender issues for students.

By: ASRAF UDDIN AHMED