Today, on 4th May,Dasho Dzongdag inaugurated the Youth Center, near the Educational Store in the presence of the Director, Department of Youth and Sports, Dasho Sp, Drangpon,Dzongrab and the sector heads were also present.
Vision
all youth in Bhutan live in a environment where there is equal opportunity, enabling them to be actively involved them in maters that affect them; to live a happy; contended and responsible youth; preparing them to deal with the challenges of adulthood, enjoying a youth friendly centre with multiple youth-specific programmes and services managed by competent people for every youths in the country.
Mission
to keep the DYS mission and mandate alive and functional in every youth centre established in the country by equipping youth with skills and inculcating the ethics and values of living a responsible and productive life.
Aim and objective
- To provide young people with comprehensive access to information on relevant youth related topics and emerging issues in order to facilitate them.
- To provide a safe and appalling environment for young people to interact and discuss their problems and quires within themselves and with relevant people.
- To engage youth in more productive activities like games, forum, reading and more over they can explore their talents.
- To provide confidential counseling services and referral if needed.
Currently the DYS has its branch in Gelephu and in Phuntsholing.
Facilities that the youth centers provide to the youths are:
- Library.
- Television screening educational movies.
- Indoor games like Table tennis, Chess, Scrabble and carom.
- Internet facilities.
- Conduct youth forums on relevant topics.
- Counseling programmes also if required.
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