Civic engagement involves “working to make a difference in the civic life of one’s community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes”. Civic engagement includes both paid and unpaid forms of political activism, environmentalism, and community and national service. Volunteering is one form of civic engagement.

Youth Leadership Development & Civic Engagement activities and programs involve youth leaders in improving their community while developing themselves and their capacity to become agents of change. Activities range from roundtable discussions and participation on public boards and commissions to community organizing and public-awareness campaigns. Youth build their understanding of the social and political issues that interconnect us all and disadvantage some. This knowledge is then used to affect systems change and transform communities.

We are at Audacious Dreams creating a platform for young people to participate in the public boards and commissions such as “Gram Shaba, Village Education Council and School Management Committe” Our catalyst and executive director Mr.Dinesh Gajendran had been represented our team in the Civic Engagement training workshop organized by Panchayat Union, Govt. Of Tamilnadu.