With the objectives
to get update on participation of youths in mega earthquake response with
the information about opportunities and
challenges ahead and to discuss on the effective role of youths , WASH forum August series was organized for observing International Youth Day 2015
and Nepal Mega Earthquake 2072 entitled ,“Youth Participation in Mega Earthquake
Response: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead” by Paschim Paaila in collaboration with ENPHO on
28th August, 2015 at ENPHO Hall, Thapagaun. The resource person for
August Series was Mr. Brabim Kumar K.C, President, Association of Youth Organizations
Nepal (AYON). There were 26 participants from different colleges,
organizations and institutions actively participated on the interaction forum
with knowledge sharing. 
Ms. Sabuna Gamal, Technical Coordinator of Paschim Paaila
briefly introduced about WASH Forum and highlighted the objectives of the
program. Mr. Brabim Kumar K.C started the session on very interactive way and
all of the participants shared their experiences when they felt earthquake and
response after earthquake. Then he focused on the youth involvement in
response, challenges and opportunities in future. He motivated Youths to be
rebuilder, educator or vigilant for the nation building. He appreciated the
active participation of youths after earthquake and shared about the fact that
we missed opportunities on claiming the position and policy level intervention.
At the end, one of the new participant of WASH Forum
appreciated resource person with token of love and Ms. Sabuna Gamal delivered
vote of
thanks to the resource person and participants with conclusion of program
followed by group photo.
