Sathya Sai Zone 9A Youth Wing Report Jan- June 2014

Offered at the divine lotus feet with love and gratitude

Zone 9A Youth Co-ordinator: Sharvanie Sooriah Zone 9A Deputy Youth Co-ordinator: Deviesh Tankaria

Zone 9 A is full of different cultures, ethnic groups and the dynamics in the various Society’s vary from place to place.

The common thread is indeed the LOVE for Swami and working in HIS Organisation.

On the side is a list of countires within the Zone and the detail in terms of Youth co-ordinators/ Active Centres.

Please note that in some countries, there is no Active Youth Wing.

Country Youth Coordinator

AngolaNo centre/ No Youth Coordinator

Bénin No centre/ No Youth Coordinator

BotswanaSantosh Sharma and Reena Varanasi

Cameroon No Youth CoordinatorCongo (RDC) Carlos Kalambayi

EthiopiaNo centre/ No Youth Coordinator

Gabon Azizet Roger-François Ghana Bro. DavidIreland No Youth CoordinatorIvory Coast Koffi Kouassi HubertKenya Sonal Piyush GohilLibya No Youth CoordinatorMalawi No Youth Coordinator

Madagascar Ramburhose O. Sharma Atish

Mauritius Bussawon SawrejayMorocco No Youth CoordinatorNigeria Daniel AkpakpanSenegal No Youth CoordinatorSeychelles No Youth CoordinatorSierra Leone Sorie I Kamara Somalia No Youth CoordinatorSouth Africa Sharvanie SooriahSwaziland No Youth CoordinatorTanzania Bansari Barmeda Togo No Youth Coordinator

UgandaMs. Poornima Natarajan

United Kingdom Shyam JamnadasZambia JaganZimbabwe No Youth Coordinator

Reported countries • In this report we have the following countries

represented:– Kenya– Mauritius– Nigeria– South Africa– Tanzania– Uganda– United Kingdom

KENYA

Sai Borehole Project, conducted at Mahali Pa Usalama. It’s a rescue centre for sexually abused children on an average the home has 25 kids.

The centre is under the banner of Catholic Arch Riocese Msa.

Seva attended by 20 devotees.

Visit to Ananda Marga Children’s Home for 16 orphans.

Donated foodstuff, ration, stationery and other various items.

Seva attended by 10 devotees.

Mahasamdhi Day Seva, donated foodstuff , ration, vegetables, stationery, slippers, towels, and various other items for children’s use at the Mahali Pa Usalama Centre.

Bhajans sung with the children. Seva attended by 23 devotees.

First Outreach at Voi hospital Seva of Sai Vision 2014.

257 patients screened and 30 operated for Cataracts.

Seva attended by 9 Devotees.

Second Outreach of Sai Vision 2014 at Kilifi District.

136 patients screened and 24 operated for Cataracts.

Seva attended by 13 devotees and 3 children.

SATHYA SAI SCHOOL – KISAJU• ANNUAL SPORTS’ DAY REPORT• The 2014 Annual Sports and Fun Day was held on Sunday 22nd June 2014.• This year’s theme was LOVE AND UNITY FOR SUCCESS. All the activities had an

element that reflected the theme of the Sports’ Day• We were pleased to be with School Board member, Bro Ambi, some invited guest, 3

head teachers from surrounding schools and an overwhelming attendance of parents and guardians.(95% attendance)

• Rating and remarks.• Bro Ambi rated this year’s sport day to be the most organized .• Parents were very pleased with the organization where they also took part in some

events.• Students were immaculate in their new track suits.• Everyone owned the activities especially the staff; hence it ended up being a very

successful day.

MAURITIUS

National Blood Drive takes place every year on the 1st Jan and ALL devotees including Youth are on board . The youth get involved in the canvassing of people

Focus areas in the programme:

NIGERIA

• The National Youth Wing (NYW) of the Sri Sathya Sai Service Organization (SSSSO) in Nigeria is an integral part of the mother organization, SSSSO, and functions as an arm of hers, and not independent of her.

• There has been no independent Youth activities thus far, however, the Youth Wing has actively participated in Seva programs organized by their various centres across the country. These activities range from feeding the poor to community service. In some of the centres, the Youth Wing even presented drama, etc.

SOUTH AFRICA

Name of programme / events : Leadership Workshop Feb 2014 Nature of the programme / event: The purpose of this Workshop was to have a weekend of engaging with the Regional Youth Co-ordinators, to aspire to become better leaders within and out of the Organisation. Aligning all to the National Youth Wing Guideline Document and ensuring that all are aware of their role and how to go about it ( Knowledge of Self and Job). This platform was also used to re-iterate the focusses we should have (messages from Dr Narendranath Reddy and Dr Maduray).

Aspects of the Mahavakya of Leadership was explored: Communication, Initiative and Action.

A gameplan for 2014 was discussed and National Projects were decided upon. Number attending : 20, Comprised of National Youth Co-ordinator, Deputy National Youth Co-ordinator, Regional Youth Co-ordinators and Buddies from across the countryImpact of the programme / event: Regional co –ordinators left with direction and guidance for the year ahead. We are in the process of encouraging Regions to duplicate the Leadership workshop within their Regions with Centre Youth convenors. National Projects are being better supported because all agreed upon it together with timelines.

Name of programme / events: Youth Living for Truth (Feb, April and June )

Nature of the programme / event: This programme takes place Nationally every 2/3 months, in which different Regions have the opportunity of playing Host. Topics (Practical Spirituality) relevant to Youth are presented in a manner that youth will find it easy to relate to ..

The topics for the YL4T Programmes in 2014 comes from last year’s content as well as topics that were discussed at the National Youth Camp 2013- Feb 2014 :Blueprint –Four aspects of blueprint, physical, mental social and spiritual. Setting goals, importance of integrating Sai principles in all areas of life. (Constant integrated Awareness) . Integration of human values in Thought, Word and Action. To bring power into life one needs to have unity and purity in Thought, Word and Action

April 2014: Relationships Youth are faced with several relationship issues on a daily basis. Irrespective of the age group of youth, each person is searching for love, others a companion with a view to finally settle down when the time is right, but Youth generally seem to have many Questions around this Topic which was address in the sessions with Teachings from our Dear Lord

16th June 2014 – Theme of Universalism was incorporated and celebrated together with our June 16 th History of South Africa.

Number attending: Feb: 212 across the country, April: 174 across the country.

Impact of the programme / event:

Try to involve as many Youth as possible in the programme, use the platform as an opportunity to give ALL a chance to Serving Swami ;involved in planning and presenting of topics thereby building leadership capacity within the Organisation.

Feedback from a Hosting Region

“There was a lot of learning and transformation that took place in the weeks preceding by the planning team. Immense commitment was shown by the youth leaders and active youth in putting it all together both from a logistic and content perspective. “

Youth Living for Truth

Name of programme / events : My School Card National Initiative- (A Serve The Planet 2014 building block)

Nature of the programme / event: Create awareness and accessibility to apply for the My School Card, amongst all devotees.

Number attending: n/a

Impact of the programme / event: Bhagawan Baba has created a beautiful legacy of love in the form of quality based education in human values through the Sathya Sai Schools. It is our duty to ensure that it continues to grow to the pinnacle heights of divine perfection. One such avenue to ensure this legacy lives on, is the MySchool card initiative.

This project also lends to Regional Youth co-ordinators to lead a project and work together with Regional Presidents and Seva Convenors.

Name of programme / events : Ladies Forum Recipe Book(A Serve The Planet 2014 building block)

Nature of the programme / event: Promote healthy eating and sharing Food Knowledge and creativity.

Youth contributed towards the Kids segment in the recipe book as well as assisted with editing and capturing of recipes.

Tapovanam – National Initiative Youth across the country actively participated in the Tapovanam National observance and in some Regions, youth worked together with the Spiritual Wing and had the opportunity to conduct study circles, dramas, music, etc

TANZANIA

• Name of activity: EHV, Value Parenting, Youth Programs and Leadership Skills

• Date: 22nd May to 30th May 2014• Nature of the activity: Workshops in different schools in Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania.• Number of youth attended: 100 youth on average in each school • Impact of the activity: The golden Triangle and EHV to Children with its effects.

E.H.V in the form of Golden triangle (Head, Heart, Hands) and its effects in the missing link for children age between 10 to 17 years. Human values and how it corrects the path towards service age is the same.

NB.No independent Youth Activities , in the process of trying to revive a Youth Wing

UGANDA

Name of Activity and Date

Nature of Activity Number of youth attended

Impact of the activity

Sharing of Liquid Love, 2nd Feb, 2014

Third Blood Donation Service 30-35 Collected around 34 units of blood

Monthly Narayana Seva – 3rd Sunday – every month

Narayana Seva – food cooked at orphanage – Missionaries of the Poor

5-7 Ongoing activity that is appreciated by the people at the orphanage

Maha Mrutyumjaya Japam

A havan conducted in the premises of Sri Sathya Sai Center, Kampala

10-15 A divine experience

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK designated theme for this year is “One with Sai” with all activities focussed around this theme

National Programmes•January 2014 - National Orientation & Welcome Day: 60 Youth office bearers attended this event of which 30 were youth coordinators and 30 were office bearers across the 3 wings. There was a youth workshop to discuss the implementation of the UK youth objectives. A youth speaker shared their experiences of being inspired to serve Swami’s Mission as a result of growing up in the Sai Organisation.•April 2014 - Sathya Sai Human Values Day: Youth supported the Spiritual Wing in looking after Multi-faith guests from 9 different religions. There were also youth musical performances for this event.

•May 2014 – National Easwaramma Day: Youth supported Education Wing in looking after SSE children. Youth created an interactive exhibition for the children. There was a youth speaker who gave a talk on the impact of SSE in his values and character today. There was a

youth musical performance for this event. Youth Meetings

•March 2014: 30 Youth Coordinators from across the country met to action plan implementing youth wing objectives for the year and integrating more with the other wings. •Young Adults Programme (YAP): Youth around the UK hold YAP on a regular basis which varies from youth study circles, to service activities to devotional singing. YAP for 2014 around the UK is focused on the 9 Point Code of Conduct. Topics/activities that have taken place between January to June around the UK have been

– Action planning for 2014Importance & benefits of 9 point code of conduct.– Meditation & Prayer.– Ceiling on desires– Regular attendance at devotional meetings– Service activities – feeding the homeless & food distribution

 

Youth in Service•International disaster relief: Youth contributed towards SSSSOUK efforts towards disaster relief for Philippines and Uttharakhand.•January 2014 - UK flood disaster relief: Youth supported SSSSOUK in serving the community impacted by flooding by coordinating the distribution of necessities to serve the flood victims. 3 deliveries were made to impacted areas.•April 2014 – Easter eggs and toys to hospitals: Youth established relationships with 12 hospitals around the UK and coordinated the collection with devotees of nearly 1000 Easter eggs and toys which were distributed amongst the hospitals.•June 2014 – Conservation Project: 25 youth supported the Service Wing with a conservation project which benefits butterflies in getting better access to food sources. This project involved the cutting and trimming of hedges and clearing of foliage.•Food banks: Youth have maintained the Food bank project from 2013 Serve the Planet where UK offered 4.5 tonnes of food to 40 food banks across the UK. Regularly youth coordinate and deliver food to local food banks.•Bridge Project: Monthly, 20 youth are involved in preparing and serving 120 homeless people with food.•Health awareness clinics: Youth support the Service wing in running free health awareness walk-in clinics for the local community.

Youth in Spirituality•January & May, Sai Smaran Bhajans. It was a youth initiative for the UK to come together regularly as a country and in unison sing 6 hours continuously the divine name. Youth take lead in Sai Smaran Bhajans and 2 have taken place in 2014, totalling 7 since this initiative started in April 2012. Attendance is approximately 300 devotees for each one. Youth organise with Spiritual wing local singing practices, are actively involved in singing and instruments and youth also provide lunch for those attending as well as setting up the venue and audio/visual.•June: Multifaith Walk in Central London: 11 youth took part with 30 devotees in a multi-faith walk in Westminster, London which takes place annually.•Rudram Classes: Youth are involved in teaching rudram in classes that are held locally around the UK.

Youth with SSE•Many youth are actively involved with SSE and teachers or teaching assistants.•Youth attended and have run training workshops for SSE training days•Youth have supported Easwaramma day celebrations locally and nationally.•Youth help plan local Sports & Family Values day for SSE children and families.