{"id":980,"date":"2021-12-21T12:58:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takhte.in\/VoiceofViews\/?p=980"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:00:18","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:00:18","slug":"unesco-and-takhte-launch-third-book-of-youth-essays-year-2-ac-after-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takhte.in\/VoiceofViews\/unesco-and-takhte-launch-third-book-of-youth-essays-year-2-ac-after-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO and Takhte launch third book of youth essays \u2018Year 2 AC (After Coronavirus)\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Continuing with the momentum of the previous editions of their pan India essay contest, the <strong>UNESCO New Delhi <\/strong>Cluster and <strong>Takhte<\/strong> launched the third edition of the Essay contest book, <strong>\u2018Year 2 AC (After Coronavirus): A Future Imagined by Youth\u2019<\/strong> on 17 December 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book contains a compilation of 100 winning essays written by young Indians and presents their unique perspectives on the challenges that youth face in the wake of the COVID pandemic \u2013 from disruption to education, to massive increases in the use of digital challenges. The contest presented them with a platform to imagine solutions to these challenges, both for the short and long terms. Over 900 submissions from across 30 States and Union Territories were received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book is a must-read to understand the observations, perspectives, and foresight of young writers across India. It includes a plethora of issues covered by the young writers, varying from education to culture, community to biodiversity, and the environment to disruptions in tourism. The anthology of essays is distinctive and unique, providing an important space for young people to demonstrate their knowledge, capacities, and drive for action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis book serves as a repository of reflections drawn directly from the minds of young people across India. What is so inspiring about these essays, however, is that a common thread can be found in young people\u2019s desire and energy for change. They are demonstrating that they have the knowledge and wherewithal to step up and be part of the solution as we recover from the challenges of the pandemic,&#8221; said <strong>Eric Falt, UNESCO New Delhi Directo<\/strong>r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u201cWriting can be therapeutic. Children and youth must pen their thoughts as it can be incredibly relieving during these challenging times. Channelling the energy to the exclusive way of expressing and journaling can help one find better solutions,\u201d said <strong>Goldie Kasturia, Founder -Takhte &amp; VOV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reposted from UNESCO, New Delhi website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book can be purchased from Takhte&#8217;s cart https:\/\/takhte.in\/cart.php<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Continuing with the momentum of the previous editions of their pan India essay contest, the UNESCO New Delhi Cluster and Takhte launched the third edition of the Essay contest book, \u2018Year 2 AC (After Coronavirus): A Future Imagined by Youth\u2019 on 17 December 2021. 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