23/09/09, KATHMANDU
Save the Children under its artist ambassador programme is proud to announce Nepali band 1974 AD as its youth ambassador.
Under this programme, 1974 AD will team up with Save the Children to serve as Save the Children’s youth ambassadors for a period of twelve months.
Save the Children will be working in partnership with 1974 AD to give them an opportunity to represent Save the Children by the way of public speaking at events including concerts and people to people interaction to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of children and also explore fundraising opportunities for our partner NGOs both within the country and abroad.
As part of the programme the youth ambassador program will see 1974 AD act as mentors to a diversified group of youths to inform, inspire and motivate them to participate in promoting the rights of children and their protection. With their music and the popularity that the band 1974 AD has been able to garner both inside and outside Nepal, the band will act as a bridge connecting with youths in Nepal and in the diaspora. They have set a fund raising target of Rs. 5 million in order to support education and youth programmes to be run through local non governmental organizations in various parts of Nepal.
Engaging with youth, which makes up a significant part of the population of Nepal, is an important area of work for Save the Children. Over the last three decades of working in Nepal, Save the Children has been working to create opportunities for young people to unify their voices, be a part of social development and participate in peace building work at local and national levels. As a part of Save the Children’s youth programme, youths are also provided with skills and knowledge to improve their health, safety, and protection, including livelihood.
Save the Children hopes that the partnership with 1974 AD will foster and build competence and commitment amongst youths for peace and education.
Information contacts:
Nirjan Rai, Musicology
musicology.2009@gmail.com, Cell: +977 9851050166
Sudarshan Shrestha, Information and Advocacy Director sudarshan.shrestha@savethechildren.org.np Cell: +977 9851004575