Social Inclusion.
It is not easy to define it . What it is, how it works
Who are the persons who can benefit out of it
It is sensitive, complex and challenging but at the same time it offers opportunities for transformation change.
Social Inclusion should be a matter of priority for everybody.
Not only those being excluded
You can be a dalit, an abused woman, a person with disabilities or simply living in a status of vulnerability, no matter your caste or ethnic group
Social inclusion requires a joint effort
We need to build coalitions, partnerships, bridging the existing gaps.
For this to happen, we need trust.
It is so hard to work in partnerships but it is essential and on this, we really need to step up our efforts.
Persons with disabilities must be among those taking the lead in building a more inclusive society.
For this to happen, they need to work very hard
To demonstrate that they are part of the solution, not of the problem
It is all about personal leadership
It is about a process of personal uplifting
I call this self-empowerment
Let’s not ask just for help
Let’s forge ahead and contribute
Sushil, Basudev Adhikari, the founders of Bright Star Society are an incredible force
They are so good at it.
And yet we need to make a greater effort to reach out other youths with disabilities, those who have not been given an opportunity yet, those who are lost somewhere, trapped in their isolation
They need to step up
Because volunteerism, active citizenship can be for them a way out of the shadow
Self-empowerment is a personal challenge and a great opportunity at the same time.
Vulnerable youths can show that they have not only the potential but are also equipped with right skills, attitudes and positive values that can help transform Nepal in a greater and better Nation.
Their resilience can be a springboard for unstoppable success.
Their personal stories of pain and suffering and humiliation are source of inspiration for all.
It is up to them to work and push themselves hard but and this is very key
It is also up to all of us.
Social Justice is a common cause and must be seen as a shared dream
Persons without disabilities, persons who do not know what the word vulnerability means
Must step up
It is their challenge too and it is their responsibility too
Let’s not forget that this is a common battle, a peaceful and enduring one.
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