India: The youth reporters of the West Bengal are becoming carriers of social change – eSHOP24X7

Under this initiative, by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in association with Imagin Community Media and Press Club in Kolkata, his voice is being raised on social issues, which empowers young people.

Young reporters become the eyes and ears of their communities through this program, and pose such important problems that both beauty and the struggle of daily life expose.

But how do these voices become so powerful?

These community youth reporters present programs on issues that directly affect their lives and the lives of their peers and communities.

These young people change carriers, children’s marriages, environmental erosion and educational opportunities to highlight important social problems.

But the role of these young journalists is more than more than journalism. His work becomes a factor of the empowerment of people and consciousness and change.

They serve as representatives of their communities, racing the way for a better future for nearby people, adding their comrades, families and local leaders.

Rimjhim Mandal, a reporter involved in the program, says: “Before becoming a youth reporter of the community, he used to feel that no one is listening to our, young people. But now, I know that I know we have the power to change our words, increase consciousness and think about people to think about the problems that are important to us.”

Inspiration of the action

Rimjhim’s words echo other people’s feelings. These young reporters are not limited to taking photos or informing only. They are also winning the hearts of those who can really take action.

From dealing with child marriage to exposing the need for environmental problems and educational reform, your work is having a positive impact on your communities. This program is not only to make noise, but to bring real changes.

Another young community journalist, Soumiki Chakraborty, says: “The voices of young people are important because in the future we will live with the results of the current decisions. When we raise our voice, we are not only talking about ourselves; we are talking about future generations.”

Eradication effort of child marriage

This Eastern State of India is a western flask land, contradictions. On the one hand, where he is known for his rich cultural heritage and educational talent, there are also challenges such as child marriage.

A large number of girls in this state marry before the age of 18. Here many girls face different types of obstacles to education, health and equal opportunities.

This is the reason that makes the community youth reporters program even more important. This program offers girls a platform to achieve information and challenge social injustice.

Another reporter of the G. Aljia Akhtar program says: “Child marriage is not just a figure. It changes all the life of girls like us. I have seen my friends get out of school for this. My mother was also married in childhood. But now, as a young reporter, I think I can do something about it.”

Reports from participants such as Red Khatun, Nausin Biswas, G Aljia Akhtar and Sonali Dey have attracted attention to child marriage issues in their villages, which have initiated discussions and community actions.

solve problems

The most notable aspect of the community youth reporters program is its emotional depth and their moral approach to reports.

These young reporters go beyond the events and highlight their hearts and experiences. This approach makes complex problems into simple stories, which makes the audience easily understand its essence.

For example, Shraddha Sarkar, Soumiki Chakravarti and Rimjhim Mandal talked about all the heart about environmental pollution near their school.

Shraddha says: “The pond near our school used to be clean at some point and was full of fish. Now, it has become only a lot of garbage. Seeing this, the heart is broken how people destroyed a beautiful thing.”

“I feel as a youth reporter from the community that it is my responsibility to bring these problems to light. It is not just a pond, it is about teaching people to respect their environment.”

New opportunity

The Community Youth Reporter program is opening new possibilities for communities where girls are generally expected to follow traditional roles.

These young reporters are the champions of their communities, who investigate with their surroundings, notebooks and mobile cameras, and captivate stories in cameras that really matter.

Rimjhim says: “When we share the things learned, other girls also begin to see possibilities for themselves. They begin to ask questions and raise the voice against practices such as child marriage. It seems that its effect is spreading as waves.”

Now more schools and universities are beginning to participate in such programs. These programs are promoting leadership that can become a permanent change factor, solving existing challenges.

Baisakhi Ghosh says: “Our voices matter because we will pass our lives with the results of today’s decisions. Through this program, we are not only saying our words; we are learning the tricks of leadership.”

One thing is clear: when saying their important stories, the work of these young reporters, the power of young people, the strength of the community and the importance of not losing hope is a proof. Not only are they changing the history of Western Bengal, but they are writing their future again with a new ink.