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'''Trust for Youth and Child Leadership''' ('''TYCL''') is a youth-led [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]] focusing on programs organized by and with young people.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Varma|first=M. Dinesh|date=2018-10-23|title=Puducherry NGO gets special status from U.N.|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/puducherry-ngo-gets-special-status-from-un/article25293341.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The organization’s activities were initiated in India in 2011 and are run by volunteer college students in [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] and [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=":0" /> The core aim is to create a platform where children and youth can initiate positive change in themselves and their communities.<ref name=":0" /> TYCL emphasizes the provision of safe and inclusive environments in which children’s and young people’s voices are listened to and acted upon through participative and innovative programs.<ref name=":0" /> The organization possesses a [[Consultative Status|Special Consultative Status]] awarded by the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]].<ref name=":0" />

== History ==
{{Infobox organisation
| name = Trust for Youth and Child Leadership
| image = Tyclin.png
| image_size = 220px
| caption = ''Local Action, Global Change''
| abbreviation = TYCL
| founded = March 2011
| location = No. 17 Pookara Street, Muthialpet, Pondicherry-605 003, [[India]]
| type = Development for Youth and Children (Nonprofit Organization)
| leader_title = Founders 
| leader_name = Siva Mathiyazhagan
Jugal Kishor G.
Barathi Basu C
| website = {{URL|https://www.tycl.org.in//}}
}}

TYCL was co-founded by Siva Mathiyazhagan, Jugal Kishor G., and Barathi Basu C., in Puducherry, India, in 2011 for the purpose of promoting youth and children’s rights through programs that center around creating positive change.<ref name=":1">https://www.tyclinternational.org/img/10yearsreport.pdf</ref> The organization was registered under the [[Indian Trusts Act, 1882|Indian Trust Act 1882]] as a non-profit organization in 2011.<ref name=":1" /> In 2016, TYCL developed a long term commitment to alleviate abuse, suicide, and [[anti-environmentalism]] among children and youth in Puducherry.<ref name=":1" /> TYCL obtained the Special [[List of organizations with consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council|Consultative Status]] from the [[United Nations]] [[United Nations Economic and Social Council|Economic and Social Council]] in 2018 making it the first organization in Puducherry to receive such an award.<ref name=":0" /> In the same year, TYCL extended its outreach globally by establishing TYCL International in [[New York City|New York]], [[United States|United States of America]].<ref name=":1" />

==Initiatives and Partnerships==
TYCL’s approach in implementing initiatives incorporates technology and indigenous knowledge<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Mathiyazhagan|first=Siva|date=2020-06-01|title=Participatory youth-led community development: A child-centered visual SWOT analysis in India|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740919304748|journal=Children and Youth Services Review|language=en|volume=113|pages=104963|doi=10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104963|issn=0190-7409}}</ref> to address pressing social and environmental issues affecting children, youth, and their communities in Puducherry and neighboring cities in India. In carrying out the initiatives, TYCL collaborates with corresponding local governments<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-01-13|title=Youth helpline mobile app launched in Puducherry|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/youth-helpline-mobile-app-launched-in-puducherry/article30552550.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and other non-profit organizations such as MUGHIL.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|date=2016-11-21|title=Overcoming childhood trauma through art|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/Overcoming-childhood-trauma-through-art/article16670218.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Children ===
The programs for children are concentrated in the area of child protection, leadership, education, sports, art, and positive communications.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2015-09-27|title=Nominations invited for child leader, child friendly awards|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/nominations-invited-for-child-leader-child-friendly-awards/article7694262.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The population served is primarily disadvantaged children<ref name=":4" /> whose lived experiences pose difficulties in the process of shaping their future.<ref name=":5">{{Cite journal|last=Mathiyazhagan|first=Siva|last2=Wang|first2=Ziming|date=2021-03-01|title=N’KaNa-my dream: Community action towards the holistic child development in India|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740921000037|journal=Children and Youth Services Review|language=en|volume=122|pages=105924|doi=10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.105924|issn=0190-7409}}</ref> A heavy focus is also placed on instilling environmentalism and entrepreneurship<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2016-01-05|title=Children’s Incubation House to tap their creativity|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/Children%E2%80%99s-Incubation-House-to-tap-their-creativity/article13981780.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> among children to build a better future for them. Technology such as a mobile app is used to monitor children’s progress and outcomes<ref name=":5" /> in some of the programs implemented. Initiatives for children<ref name=":1" /> by TYCL are as follows:

# Ecosystem-Based Leadership Training<ref name=":1" />
# Children Summer Camp<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-24|title=This inclusive summer camp in Pondicherry brings joy to marginalised kids|url=https://www.pondylive.com/2018/05/this-inclusive-summer-camp-in-pondicherry-brings-joy-to-marginalised-kids/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Pondy Live|language=en-US}}</ref>
# Child Rights Day Celebration<ref name=":1" />
# Child Leader Awards<ref name=":8" />
# Colors of Vision<ref name=":4" />
# Click the Truth<ref name=":1" />
# N’Kana - A Promising Future<ref name=":5" />
# Children Creatothon<ref>{{Cite web|last=NYOOOZ|title=Childline campaign to take off today in Puducherry {{!}} Puducherry NYOOOZ|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/news/puducherry/259806/childline-campaign-to-take-off-today-in-puducherry/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=NYOOOZ|language=en}}</ref>
# Children Incubation House<ref name=":9" />

=== Youth ===
Programs for youth lay stress on promoting positive well-being by addressing social causes that put youth in distress<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2016-03-17|title=Model manifesto of youths released|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/model-manifesto-of-youths-released/article8363018.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> such as unemployment,<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|last=S.senthalir|date=2018-04-07|title=Helpline gets more calls from job-seekers|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/helpline-gets-more-calls-from-job-seekers/article23462946.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> financial difficulties,<ref name=":7" /> and violence against women.<ref name=":10">{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2018-04-19|title=Self-defence training for women from May 21|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/self-defence-training-for-women-from-may-21/article23598809.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Central to these programs are advocating for youth rights and facilitating them to be aware of and able to enjoy their rights while empowering them to affect change in their communities.<ref name=":7" /> Initiatives for youth<ref name=":3" /> by TYCL are listed below:

# Career Guidance<ref name=":7" />
# Youth Resource Center<ref name=":1" />
# International Youth Day Programs<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2019-07-10|title=Nominations invited for award|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/nominations-invited-for-award-trust-for-youth-and-child-leadership/article28336829.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
# Youth Helpline<ref name=":3" />
# Harvesting Youth Leadership<ref name=":1" />
# Suicide Prevention Day Programs<ref>{{Cite news|last=Arasu|first=Sibi|date=2017-09-09|title=No glory in dying|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/no-glory-in-dying/article19644990.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
# Girls Lead Girls<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=How an initiative in TN seeks to educate women on holistic self-defense|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-initiative-tn-seeks-educate-women-holistic-self-defense-142908|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
# Youth-Led Founder Circle<ref name=":1" />
# Ecosystem Based Leadership Training<ref name=":1" />
# Open Mic/Youth Film Club<ref name=":1" />
# Youth Model Manifesto<ref name=":6" />

=== Communities ===
TYCL actively advocates for better education for children and youth by building communities who are aware of children and youth rights.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Senthalir|first=S.|date=2018-04-27|title=‘Education system should go beyond examination’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/education-system-should-go-beyond-examination/article23687855.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In empowering communities, TYCL utilizes the decolonizing approach in which indigenous knowledge and members of community are regarded as the primary source of information and power.<ref name=":2" /> Youth-centered programs emphasize gathering the needs and expectations of young people to build a sustainable and child friendly city.<ref name=":6" /> TYCL subsequently relays young people’s voices to corresponding parties for them to act upon.<ref name=":6" /> TYCL has implemented the following initiatives for the local communities:<ref name=":1" />

# INAGI Visual SWOT<ref name=":2" />
# Disaster Relief Activities<ref>{{Cite news|last=Philip|first=Annie|date=2015-12-04|title=Public, NGOs pitch in with relief materials|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/public-ngos-pitch-in-with-relief-materials/article7947847.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
# Plantable Pencil<ref name=":1" />
# Overcome COVID-19<ref name=":1" />
# Mobile Mental Health Clinic<ref name=":1" />

== Sustainability ==
To ensure sustainability, TYCL collaborates with other NGOs and communities to create a variety of youth-led and child-centered projects to bring positive change in the city of Puducherry.<ref name=":1" /> Sustainability efforts are reflected in the projects by encouraging volunteerism and providing leadership skills for young people<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-01-05|title=Workshop to promote youth volunteerism in Puducherry|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/workshop-to-promote-youth-volunteerism-in-puducherry/article30488130.ece|access-date=2021-03-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> to create positive change in themselves and their communities.

== Award ==
The [[List of organizations with consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council|United Nations Economic and Social Council awarded TYCL a Special Consultative Status]] in 2018.<ref name=":0" /> TYCL is the first non-profit organization in Puducherry to receive the award.<ref name=":0" />

== Research and Publications ==

# The INAGI Visual SWOT Project<ref name=":2" />
# The N’Kana Children Mentorship Program<ref name=":5" />
# List of Publications from 2011 to 2021<ref name=":1" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/puducherry-ngo-gets-special-status-from-un/article25293341.ece
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/playing-friend-philosopher-and-guide-in-the-time-of-lockdown/article31332834.ece
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/reaching-out-to-youth-to-build-volunteers-network/article24548644.ece
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/youth-helpline-mobile-app-launched-in-puducherry/article30552550.ece
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/nominations-called-for-child-leader-and-child-friendly-awards/article29816939.ece

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