By LiCAS.news
SRI LANKA – More than 100 young leaders from Sri Lanka and India took part in leadership programs last month aimed at strengthening their commitment to human rights, citizenship, and faith-based action.
The National Transformative Leadership (NTL) Programs, organized by the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) Pax Romana Asia Pacific, were held in Kandy, Sri Lanka (7–10 August), Bangalore, India (13–17 August), and Dumka, India (21–25 August).
Organizers said the initiative is part of the IMCS Global Initiative for Student Empowerment, Action and Solidarity (GISEAS), which builds the capacity of Catholic tertiary students and national movements to lead social transformation.
Since its foundation in 1921, IMCS has stressed “transformation” rather than mere change, noting that deeper renewal is needed to confront systemic injustice.
Experiences across three locations
In Kandy, sessions on human rights and citizenship challenged participants to reflect on leadership rooted in justice and faith.
“The NTL Program in Kandy was truly transformative, empowering young leaders to drive social change,” said Nipuni Fernando of the Sri Lanka University Catholic Students’ Movement (SLUCSM).
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