Young India Network for Good Health 2025: Listening Deeply. 2026: Walking Forward—Together. As we close the pages of 2025 and lean into the promise of 2026, one truth stands steady: when young people are trusted, communities breathe easier. This year belonged to youth voices—adolescents finding language for their feelings, students choosing courage over silence, and young leaders creating spaces where they belong. To every young person who stayed, spoke up, stumbled, learned, and returned— thank you . You didn’t just join a program; you co-created safe, honest spaces for well-being. The Year Youth Led the Way 2025 was dedicated to the journeys that don’t come with neat maps. We celebrated role models who walk with integrity and heart— Monica Menon , Nada Good Health Ambassador, for showing how sport, discipline, and mental strength can shape healthier lives; and Hiral , whose consistency, commitment, and confidence remind us that growth is rarely tidy—and that’s okay...
Youth Incharge – Students’ Forum | 13th Indian Social Work Conference 2025 Centurion University, Bhubaneswar It was an inspiring interaction with young social work students during the Youth Incharge: Harnessing Technology for Empowerment & Change session at the 13th Indian Social Work Conference. The session was joined by fellow NAPSWI Executive Members — Prof.Anish (Kerala), Prof.Keshav, Prof. Suresh Pathare (Maharashtra), Prof. Anup (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh), and Dr. Nalini (Puducherry). Students were briefed about NAPSWI’s mission and actively engaged with questions about social work placements, scope, and professional growth. I concluded the session with a thought that defines our spirit — “Who is Incharge? Youth Incharge!” Once the You(th) is In and Charged, they are ready to take charge of the social work profession. I also shared my journey — how I fell in love with social work, and why student life is the perfect time to take risks, experiment, and learn before stepping int...