07/12/2025
2.1 billion volunteers remind us that every act of service matters — and today, 1,200+ youth lived that spirit at IVD 2025 in Mangaluru. 🌍💙
Honoured to host Christian Hainzl, Regional Manager – Asia & Pacific, UNV Bangkok, as our Special International Chief Guest.
Inspired by the inaugural address of Shri U. T. Khader, Hon'ble Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly — reminding us that young minds are powerful changemakers.
Grateful to our leaders who shaped this incredible day:
• Shri Ivan D’Souza, MLC — Guest of Honour
• Smt. Meenakshi Arya, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Mangaluru — Chief Guest
• Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., Principal, St. Agnes College — President of the event
• Resource Person: Shri M. Jaikishen Bhat, Principal, Karavali Institute & Adjunct Professor, PIM Udupi
From Yuvanika Foundation & Health Volunteers, heartfelt contributions by:
• Raghuveer Souterpete, IVD 2025 Program Coordinator
• Rishi Bansiwal, Director, Health Volunteers
• Ms. Gayathri B. K., St. Agnes College — Program Coordinator & Vote of Thanks
Together with UN Volunteers India, we celebrated leadership, service, and global citizenship under the global theme: “Every Contribution Matters – Youth Leaders as Catalysts of Large-Scale Volunteerism.”
Onward to IYV 2026 — with renewed commitment to the SDGs and a stronger belief in youth-led change. ✨🤝
