Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 6: The Centre for Future of Democracy, in collaboration with Yes We Can and NSWS, recently organized an interactive dialogue at Mangalore University, focusing on legislative think tanks and social empowerment aligning with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event brought together eminent personalities, Stephen Anurag and Shaun D’Souza, to share their insights and experiences in community partnerships and social entrepreneurship with political science and social work students of the University.
The speakers for the day Stephen Anurag A K C, a Clinton Global Fellow 2020 and NiSG project officer for the government of Meghalaya, who is also an alumnus of King’s College London. Accompanying him was Shaun D’Souza, a Clinton Global Fellow of 2023 and the director of Myriad Corp, serving as the SDGs mission co-chair-initiated Centre for Future Democracy (CFD).
The session, attended by students from the department of MSW, was preceded by faculty members who set the stage for an engaging discussion. The primary focus was on exploring the impact and scope of social work and political empowerment in the context of the future. Both speakers encouraged students to brainstorm ideas rooted in social work that contribute to the accomplishment of sustainable goals.
Stephen Anurag, in a generous gesture, extended internship opportunities for MSW students in the Centre for Future of Democracy, providing them with a platform to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The collaborative effort between the Centre for Future of Democracy, Yes We Can, and NSWS created a conducive environment for knowledge exchange and inspiration. The session aimed to empower the younger generation to play an active role in shaping the future of democracy and achieving the SDGs.
The event, held at University of Mangaluru, was a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between academia, advocacy, and practical application, reinforcing the importance of social work in legislative processes, social advocacy, indirect participation of youth in politics, social entrepreneurship and political advocacy.
Special thanks to the students of Mangalore University along with the organizing team Siraj Guduru, Sahil Abdul Kader and Junaid Jushiddi.