BRICS Teleconference “Bridge of Friendship” Highlights Youth Volunteering and Social Solidarity Initiatives
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Within the Russian Children’s Center “Ocean,” a large BRICS teleconference was held under the name “Bridge of Friendship.” Young representatives of BRICS countries took part: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The children shared their experience and expressed their opinion about volunteering in the framework of additional education. In the process of the teleconference, students from India, Russia, and Egypt were given an opportunity to speak and share their views on how volunteering had helped in building social solidarity and bridged cultural and social gaps between nations.
The views of the Indian participants, comprising students from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate, were loud on the various virtues of volunteering. It was, besides being an activity of empowerment, an important means for skill-building. A number of initiatives taken by the Ministry of Education to further promote volunteerism at individual and community levels were shared.
During the teleconference, the Russian and Egyptian students shared their unique experiences in volunteering and its personal development and impact on community engagements. They pointed out that such volunteering contributes to enhancing in youth empathy, leadership, and global citizenship.
The “Bridge of Friendship” teleconference is an apt reflection of the endeavoring spirit of BRICS nations, especially at the educational and social levels within initiatives. It brought to light cross-cultural exchange and the role of youth in international cooperation processes. From this event, many more such initiatives are also likely to draw inspiration from the aspects discussed hereby and hence forth strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding among BRICS countries.
