It’s going to be a real treat for the youth of India because the children from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, located inside the President’s Estate, New Delhi, are all geared up to take active participation in the first ever BRICS teleconference, “Bridge of Friendship.” Slated to take place on [insert date and time], it is going to form one big platform where young ambassadors from the BRICS countries could hold meaningful discussions on issues relating to volunteering and volunteerism.

The Russian Chair to BRICS has come up with a teleconference for furthering cooperation and mutual understanding among the youth from the BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. There is palpable excitement among children at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, since this provides an opportunity to connect with fellow children from very different cultural backgrounds and air their views regarding volunteer initiatives.

“This is a great opportunity for us to learn about various volunteering efforts across BRICS countries and share our own projects,” says one of the student representatives. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as students get ready to present on a wide array of themes bordering community service, social responsibility, and the role of youth in making a difference through volunteerism.

The focus on volunteering is consistent with the global trend of having young people take active roles in their communities. The efforts of volunteerism in resolving social problems and ensuring sustainable development will find prominence through discussions during the teleconference. This excites the students to share how they can help in such efforts at local and global levels.

The commitment of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya to academic excellence and developing the whole personality has always been sensitive to community service. Its ethos is reflected in the eagerness of its students to participate in this international dialogue.

Indeed, as the teleconference draws near, students are busy not only with their presentations but also with raising such questions: the importance of building friendships and partnerships across borders. They understand “Bridge of Friendship” is not only a theme for the event, but the principle leading to collaborative solutions for global challenges.

The fact that Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya students had a share of participation in this teleconference simply underlines the very status this school enjoys as a beacon of excellence in education and a launching pad for building international cooperation amongst youth. With their eyes on the future, these youngsters are geared to raise their voices in an international platform, exemplifying the spirit of unity and collaboration that BRICS stands for.

The closer the date for the teleconference is to its realization, the more eager the students are—something that no doubt will eventually turn out to be a really big mile marker in their education and the act of becoming active global citizens.