It was our first program and more than that I was going to be on the public for the first time in such a way. A World at School had declared June 2014 as the youth mobilization month all over the world to show the sense of urgency that more than 57 million children are out of school. And we 'Global Youth Ambassadors' from Nepal were also planning for different programs. We had tried to get help from other people also but finally there were only three of us Sushant, Rojee and me to go for it.
And yes, going school everyday and living in different places, not being able to meet with each other and most of all, the network problem of Sushant was the biggest hurdle for us to organize a program for us. But finally today was the day when our plan was really going to be executed. Though we had different concepts in mind and we had also already started some of the campaigns, today's program was important for all three of us as we were going to do it as an Ambassador for the first time.
While I had already started the campaign ' Paint For Education' and Rojee had already started 'Cards with Message', Sushant came up with the idea of 'Stand For Education' where we had to make different play cards about the importance of education in Nepal and also the barriers of Education and what is the condition of education in our country. And we had to show those play cards holding that in our hands. We thought this event not as a protest but simply to make people aware about the context. And we even had asked some people and our friends to join the event. But, we knew in our heart that on the very day there will be not more than five or six people with us. So, we were prepared no matter, how the number of people there will be to support us in our event, we would be there at Basantapur and we would do what we had planned. But we forgot to expect the rain. Unfortunately, it started raining from morning today. And now our expectation for six people also lost. Now, we thought that we would be only three people there but we took our umbrella and made up our mind to do what we have thought, without taking care about the rain. So, we first met at Basantapur and then went to Rojee's room where we made different play cards and banners for us.
At that time, we started getting sorry messages from our friends that they are not going to join us, but suddenly Rijuta called us with the good news that she is already there to support us. So, we headed towards our venue with her and then there, we found Smritee, Sushant's cousin there at the spot. By that time, may be looking at our effort and our hard work, Lord Indra also surrendered with us and it stopped raining at 1 pm, the time when we were going to start our event by holding our banners. We scattered our cards and banners on the floor and held the play cards and stood silently. For few minutes I was feeling awkward as everyone was looking at us. Some even called us mad for doing that. But after sometime, people slowly started to come towards us and started to ask about what we are doing and why we are doing and slowly my awkwardness also started to go away. Then, after sometime Prashant, Sushant's friend joined us. And he helped us a lot with his great ideas that how should we deal with the people when they come to us and many more as he had a good experience of managing these kinds of events.
Gradually, more and more people became attracted towards our work and we were supported by a group of friends. They also carried our play cards and supported us. Some peddlers came and told that they wanted to draw cards for us and did that. The process continued for two hours. But this two hours program gave us hope and inspiration to do more. So, we discussed and planned to continue it in the coming days also with more preparations and more plannings. The event was small but the learning was great, we realized our mistakes and also we cherished our enthusiasm. This event is our stepping stone for more other works in our coming days after all we are on a journey, with big problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all experiences to enjoy. And we three enjoyed the moment with all those people supporting for us. Thanks to those who came there and supported and also thanks to those people who supported morally supported us. We are determined to do more in the coming days as well.
In my case, I gained a new experience in my life. I learned that if we want change, we have to begin it by ourselves and most of all, we have to do struggle but at last the fruit of toil is sweet. And I am very happy that the world is appreciating us for it. We are really very motivated.
http://www.aworldatschool.org/news/entry/day-of-the-african-child-and-youth-action-month-blog (being featured in the blog of 'A World at School')
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFQJcbJ4My0 (Sharing about our event in google hangout)
If anyone wants to join us, then please go through our facebook page and like us and get more information on what we are doing and do suggest us and support us. (https://www.facebook.com/Stand4Education )
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