The Trust for Youth and Child Leadership has invited submissions for its short film festival for International Youth Day

The youth-led non-profit organisation, Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL), has welcomed applications for its short film festival, coinciding with International Youth Day events on August 12. The event is being hosted by TYCL, which has been granted 'Special Consultative Status' by the United Nations Economic and Social Council as part of its mission to bring about good change in youth and children and their communities through safe, inclusive, participatory, and creative leadership models. The Vision 2030 of TYCL in Puducherry aims to achieve Zero Youth Suicide, Zero Violence Against Children, and Zero Anti-Environmental Behaviour.

This year, it plans to observe the Youth Day by actively engaging and recognising youth through the ‘short film festival’, with a cash prize of ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000 for those who come first, second and third respectively The festival aims at providing a safe, inclusive and innovative platform for the youth to express their views on social issues categorised under Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Submissions from people aged 14 to 29 are encouraged under the topics of Youth Suicide Prevention, Youth Climate Action, and Gender Justice. Submissions can be made online at https://www.tycl.org.in or mailed to The Coordinator, International Youth Day 2023, No.17 Pookara Street, Muthialpet, Puducherry - 605 003. The deadline for applications is August 10th. For further information, call 9092859858/9944428898/0413-2224243.