WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
AND ACTION FOR CHILDREN
On the 20th November, ‘The world day of prayer’ was celebrated worldwide as a pilot initiative focusing a globally celebrated event, proposed to be functioned from the year 2009. Arigatou International – GNRC is engaged in this global initiative on their journey towards ensuring a better future for children belongs to different religions, faith and beliefs around the world.
As a part of these celebrations, GNRC South Asia (GNRCSA) network organized a week long action to commemorate ‘the world day of prayer and action for children’ according to the common pledge to support and endorse this important event. The title which has been adapted by GNRCSA was “A day of prayer, worship, meditation and action for children” as it to be more culturally and regionally acceptable.
India, Nepal and Sri Lanka were involved in the Action Plan of International day for Prayer with their expertise by launching Ethics Promoting campaign (EPC) 2007 - 2008.
GNRC South Asia is a growing, multi cultural & ethnical, diverse & dynamic regional network.
We hope that children and the younger generations in South Asia can grow in a peaceful, safe and enabling environment, and that their voices are heard and considered in all forums of the society.
It is also important to note that many South Asian countries are still struggling with and trying to bring their civil wars and other conflicts to an end. Unfortunately these conflicts place a heavy drag on the development of the country by depriving the younger generation of their basic needs and education.
Currently there are six countries in the South Asian Region, including Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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