A delegation comprising of eleven students and a teacher under the leadership of Director Venkateshwar International School – Mrinalini Kaura attended the International Youth Conference at Netherlands from 7th - 17th April 2015. During the visit, the students interacted with delegates from Indonesia, Tanzania, China, South Africa, Nepal and Holland and framed the Millennium Goals under the banner “Together One World”. Each country made an Action Plan for the millennium goals pertaining to Education and Health for all, Gender Equality, Eradication of Poverty, Gainful Employment of Youth, Care for the Elderly and Environment Protection. At the culmination of the Conference, each delegation presented the prepared document to their respective Ambassadors at The Peace Palace in Hague, Netherlands.
The students also visited Primary and Secondary Schools and made presentations to the Dutch students, familiarizing them with the Culture, History, Festivals, Dances, Music, Topography, Economy and Defense Services of Incredible India, which were well appreciated, by the attending audience.
The Director delivered a motivating lecture on the Topic – “Be the change you wish to see in the World” at Maastricht University, Netherlands and at The Peace Palace, Hague, Netherland – where Ambassadors and delegates of different countries, Dutch Member of Parliament were in attendance.
A conducted tour of the Dutch Parliament and sightseeing in Germany and Belgium were also a part of the programme. All Indian delegates stayed with Dutch host families during the conference and experienced their culture first hand.
This international exposure proved to be an intense learning ground for all and shall remain etched in the memory for a long time.