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Terms of Reference to the Protocol of Networking for the Promotion of Peace and Cooperation in the SAARC Region


To which all network members would agree and strive to abide by:

  1. The efforts for peace and reconciliation should start from non-controversial areas, on which we can unite all peace loving youth in particular. Hence we shall avoid introducing controversial aspects in political, ideological, ethnic or religious spheres.
  2. Some of the areas suggested and developed for mutual collaboration and for online exchanges are the following: reconciliation, conflict resolution, peace education, poverty alleviation, health, value education, education and training in human rights, sharing of best practices, through information and communication technologies, youth exchanges, work camps, emergency relief, HIV-AIDS preventive education, sports and traditional games, art and culture, cinema, popular entertainment and cultural tourism.
  3. Active collaboration with UN Agencies and other inter-governmental bodies like SAARC.
  4. Only realistic targets should be set, leaving aside all rhetoric on youth.
  5. As peace and reconciliation can be promoted by more exchanges of information, leading ISPs’ (Internet Service Providers) of each country should be 'book-marked' as systemic basis of information gateways.
  6. An implementation and monitoring system should be devised at SAARC level for youth policies of respective countries and link the Network website to various UNESCO websites that promote peace and development.
  7. We further undertake to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of each member organisation and, consequently, each organization or network or individual is responsible for the views expressed and comments made by them.
  8. The National Focal Points (NFPs) will be identified in each country to guarantee the above principles. They are the focal point for communications with others in the regional network and for coordination among the network members at the national level. This voluntary facilitation work is done mostly with electronic communication.

Regional Network for the Promotion of Reconciliation, Peace and Cooperation

SAARC Countries

BANGLADESH

  1. Mr.Arifur Rahman, (National Focal Point)
    Chief Executive
    Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), House # 2 ,Road # 1, Block # B.
    Chandgaon R/A, Chittagong-4212.Bangldesh.
    Tel : + 880-31-321432 Fax : 880-31-672073
    E-mail    : ypsa@spctnet.com Website : www.ypsa.org
    Profile: YPSA is a voluntary social development organization, envisioning a society without poverty where everyone’s basic needs and rights are ensured. It has a mission to participate with the poor and vulnerable population with all commitment to bring about their own and society’s sustainable development.
    Core values of YPSA: Patriotism and commitment to national interest; sovereignty and national pride; Justice, transparency and accountability; Mutual respect and gender friendliness; Quality and excellence; Humility and confidence; Respect for diversity; Support for environment and ecology.
  2. Mr. Abdul Rahman, Bangladesh Work Camps Association
    Tel : 880-2-7414338 (R) Fax : 880-2-9554950
    E-mail    : bwca@bangla.net , lnsalim@hotmail.com
    Website : www.mybwca.org

    Mr. Salim Ahmad,
    General Secretary,
    Bangladesh Work Camps Organization (BWCA), 289/2 North Shahjahanpur,
    Dhaka-1217, Bangladesh.
    Residence : 17, Par Gandaria, Dhaka-1204, Bangladesh
    Tel : 880-2-9358206(O),7414338(R) Fax: 880-2-9554950
    E-mail    : loyeds@bdmail.net , lnsalim@hotmail.com
    Website : www.mybwca.org
  3. Mr. Mohd.Rezaul Karim, , Manager
    1. HOPE’87 Bangladesh,
      16/1,Haricharan Ray Road, Faridabad, Dhaka -1204, Bangladesh.
      Tel & Fax : (880-2) 741 0903/ 8802-9565506, 880-2-7410903
      Mobile : 880-011-838392
    2. Hope’87 SECRETARIAT
      Pouthongasse 3, 1150 Vienna, Austria
      Tel : 43-1-9827115 Fax : 43-1-9827115 / 17
      E-mail : hope87@magnet.at , hope87bd@accessPhone.net
      Profile:
      Aims & Objectives:
      Social and economic development. Campaign on child rights and child labour. Lobbying for proper representation in all decision making process concerning youth and child development. Creating new Jobs and training of young people. Poverty alleviation by income generation. Health services.
  4. Mr. Asaduzzaman Sarder, Program Officer
    Save the Children Denmark, Regional Office for South Asia
    Plot # 9, Rd # 16 (4th floor) Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
    E-mail : asad@scdio.org
  5. Mr. Hakikur Rahman, Ph.D.,
    Project Coordinator, SDNP
    BIDS, E17, Agagaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar , Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.
    Tel : 880-2-8126204 Fax : 8113023
    Mobile : 880-2-911854
    E-mail : hakik@sdnbd.org Website : www.sdnbd.org
  6. Gana Unnayan Society (GUS)
    Shawkat Ali H. M., Executive Director,
    G.P.O. Box No. 2143, Dhaka-1000.
    Tel : 880-2-9013017 Fax: 880-2-8012688 (attn.. 9013017)
    Mobile: 0171-362061, 346919
    E-mail: gusbd@hrcworks.com
  7. UNESCO Office in Dhaka
    Director -Mr.Wolfgang Vollmann, Dhaka
    Tel : +880-2-912-34-67 Fax : +880 2 912.34.68
    E-mail : dhaka@unesco.org
  8. Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
    Ambassade du Bangladesh
    39, rue Erlanger, 75016 PARIS
    Tel : 01.46.51.90.33 / .98.30 Fax : 01.46.51.90.35
  9. Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO
    Ministry of Education,1 Asian Highway, Palassy, Nilkhet, Dhaka 1205
    Tel : 880-2 08.432 , 506.143, 863.010 Fax : 880-2 863.420

BHUTAN

  1. Mr. Sangay Wangchuk, (National Focal Point)
    Director, Ministry of Communication,
    Division of Information Technology, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan
    Tel : 975-2-322925,975-2-323215 (Office)
    Fax : 975-2-322925, 975-2-325813 (Home)
    E-mail : swangchuk@dit.gov.bt Website : www.dit.gov.bt
  2. Bhutan Youth Development Association
    PB no.343 GPO, Thimpu, Bhutan
  3. Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations
    17-19, chemin du Champ d’Anier, 1209 Geneva, Switzerland
    Tel : 41.22.799.08.90 Fax : 41.22.799.08.99
  4. Bhutan National Commission for UNESCO
    C/o National Commission for Cultural Affairs, Thimpu
    Tel : 975 2 322912 Fax : 975 2 325069
    E-mail : bncu@druknet.net.bt

INDIA

  1. Mr. Rao Chelikani, / Mr. Rajesh KOTA (National Focal Point for the Network)
    International Foundation For Human Development, Balaji Residency,
    12-13-705 / 10/ AB, Gokulnagar, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500 017, A.P, India.
    Tel : 91-40-2717 4189, 5521 4993 Fax : 91-40 2715 4118
    E-mail : ifhd@sify.com, raovbj@yahoo.com; rajesh_kota81@yahoo.co.in
    Website: www.ifhd.org
  2. Mr. Ashish Kotamkar,
    Head ( Social Sector ), Mithi Technologies Pvt .Ltd.,
    302,Mayfair Court Dr . Pai Marg,
    Baner Road, Pune -45.
    Tel : 020-27293258/59, 020-27293260
    E-mail : ashish@mithi.com Website : www.mithi.com
  3. Mr. Satish Jha,
    Chairman James Martin & Co,
    N-103,Panchsheel Park, New Delhi-110017
    Tel : 91-11-26494384 / 26499384
    E-mail    : sjha@vsnl.com Website : www.jmci.com
  4. Ms. Ritu Kappal ,
    Director-Information Technology,
    CARE India, 27,Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi-110016
    Tel : 91-11-26564081, 26529671 , 26969770
    E-mail : rkappal@careindia.org Website : www.careindia.org
  5. Mr. Umesh Mathur,
    Sr. Vice President India,
    The Reiyukai, 912-A, Indraprakash Bldg. Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-11001.
    Tel : 91-11-23725607 / 23725608 E-mail : indojap@nda.vsnl.net.in
  6. Mr. M. Moni,
    Deputy Director General,
    National Informatics Centre, A- Block,Cho Complex, New Delhi- 110003
    Tel : 91-11-24362790
  7. Mr. Anirudh Pathak,
    Manager(Projects), Jiva Institute,
    Jiva Marg, Sec-21 B, Faridabad-121006
    Tel : 91-25431198, 25429640
    E-mail : anirudh@jiva.org Website : www.jiva.org
  8. Mr. Steven Rudolph,
    Director, 1144 / 19 FBD (Mry),
    Jiva, U.P . India.
    Tel : 91-25431198, 91-25296174
    E-mail : steve@jiva.org Website : www.jiva.org
  9. Dr. Usha V. Reddi,
    Director,
    Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia,
    52,Tuglakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-62
    Tel : 91-11-26096730, 26076964, 26085208
    E-mail : ureddi@col.org Website : www.col.org
  10. UNESCO Office in Bangkok and Regional Bureau for Education (Thailand)
    Director - Mr. Sheldon Shaeffer
    Tel : +662391 0879 Fax : +662391 0866
    E-mail : bangkok@unesco.org Website : www.unescobkk.org
  11. UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Communication and Information (India)
    B-5/29, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029
    Director - Mr Mohsen Tawfik
    Tel : +91-11-2671 3000 Fax : +91-11-2671 3001, 2671 3002
    E-mail : newdelhi@unesco.org Website : www.unescodelhi.nic.in ; www.ukhap.nic.in
  12. Confederation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations of India,
    Secretary General - Mr. Dhirendra Bhatnagar
    USO House, USO Road, 6 Special institutional area, New Delhi-110167
    Tel : 656 1103, 685 7276 Fax : 685 6283
    E-mail : dbhat@ndb.vsnl.net.in
  13. India National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO,
    Ministry of Human Resource Development, Room No: 426, ‘C’ wing, Shastri Bhavan,
    Dr. Rajendra Prasad, New Delhi -110001
    Tel : 2338 2698 , 2338 6451 (Secretariat)
    Tel + Fax: 2338 9375

MALDIVES

  1. Mr. Mamdhooh Rameez,
    I.T.Coordinator, SAF Maldives
    Senior Computer Programmer
    Ministry of Planning and National Development, Male’, Maldives.
    E.mail: rameez@planning.gov.mv
  2. Director, Maldives Youth Centre, MCSE Building,
    Male -2001. Republic of Maldives
  3. Maldives National Commission for UNESCO
    Ministry of Education, Gaazee Building , Male 20-25
    E-mail : educator@dhivehinet.net.mv
    Tel : 960-323254, 323261, Fax : 960-321201

NEPAL

  1. Mr. Prakash Babu Paudel , (National Focal Point), President,
    New International Friendship Club
    P.B.No.11276, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    Tel : 00977-1-427406 Fax : 00977-1-429176
    E-mail : fcn@ccsl.com.np; nifc@mos.com.np
    Website : www.nifcnepal.org ; www.geocities.com/nifcnepal
    Profile:
    Founded in 1991, the organization runs community-based and welfare projects such as various work camps, long-term voluntary services, youth exchange programs and awareness campaigns for local people covering the topics of the environment and education.Current work camp projects include: agriculture, community sanitation, education and environment.
    Opportunities are also available in the areas of: Research, Information technology, Medical (nursing). Administrative centers in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and Lamjung. Volunteers are also encouraged to take part in trekking and cultural and social activities within the communities.
  2. UNESCO Office in Kathmandu (Nepal )
    Head - Mr-Yoshiaki Kitamura
    Tel : +977 1374009 / 10 Fax : +977 1373004
    E-mail : kathmandu@unesco.org Website : www.unesco.org.np
  3. Mr. Nishchal Nath Pandey, Deputy Executive Director ,
    Institute of Foreign Affairs,
    Tripureswor (Behind the Customs building ), Kathmandu, Nepal
    Tel : 977-1-432079 / 226956 (Res), 266955 (Off) Mobile: 977-981027622
    E-mail : ifa@mail.com.np, nina@ntc.net.np
  4. Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
    Ambassade Royale du Nepal, 45 bis, rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris
    Tel : 01.46.22.48.67 Fax : 01.42.27.08.65
  5. Mr. Rajesh Lamichhane,
    I.T Coordinator, SAF Nepal
    Network Engineer , Mercantile Communication Pvt .Ltd.
    Ga-1-638,Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Tel : 977-1-41127 (Res) Fax : 977-1-416181 (Res)
    Mobile : 977-981031922
    E-mail : rajeshl@mos.com.np , r_lamichhane@hotmail.com
  6. Mr. Rajendra Mulmi, Youth Initiative,
    GPO 8973, NPC 430, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Tel : (977 1) 472415 Fax: (977 1) 542501
    E-mail : yinepal@wlink.com.np
    Profile:
    Youth Initiative is a youth-led and youth run organisation established in 2000. It is registered in Nepal with the Dist. Admin Office and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council. Youth Initiative envisions a situation where young people are involved, valued, respected and listened to, where they feel safe and are safe, and where they can develop to their fullest potential. Ultimately the impact of Youth Initiative is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the society. In all our programs we inform, empower and involve youths.
  7. Mr. Pandey Uday Raj,
    Democratic National Youth Federation,
    P.B. No. 3881, Kathmandu, Nepal
  8. Mr. Khaga Raj Acharya, President
    Trinetra -Nepal, Gaindakot-8, Nawalparasi, Nepal.
    Tel: 00977-56-526077, 522924 Fax: 00977-56-526077
    E-mail: trinetra@ecomail.com.np

  9. Nepal National Commission for UNESCO
    Ministry of Education and Culture,
    Kaiser Mahal, Kantipath, Kathmandu
    Tel : 977 1 418782 Fax : 977 1 412460
    E-mail : unesco@nncu.wlink.com.np

PAKISTAN

  1. Mr. Ali Salman, M.A., M.B.A. (National Focal Point)
    Jawan Pakistan -Think Tank for Youth. E-mail: ali@jawanpakistan.org
    Profile:
    Main objectives:
    Intellectual development, independence and critical thinking among youth; Youth Leadership Development; Advocacy of Youth community; Identification of Youth’s roles and strategies in Pakistan’s development; Advisory role in formation and implementation of National Youth Policy.
    Main Activities Currently: Running and Maintaining an e-newsletter for youth; Participation in policy level meetings for National Youth Policy; Consultation for National Youth Policy.
  2. Nadia Kausar, Deputy Editor,
    www.jawanpakistan.org or www.jawanpakistan.org, ezine for youth
  3. All Pakistan Youth Federation, which is an umbrella organization of about 500 NGOs
  4. Transparency International, Pakistan branch:tipak@khi.paknet.com.pk
  5. Mr. Abdul Rahman Khan : rehman@fsy.qta.sdnpk.undp.org
  6. Youth Initiative for Peace
    Fax : 92-21. 589 7326, E-mail: peacecamp@initiativeforpeace.org
  7. Mr. Ali Raza Khan,
    Deputy Director Youth,
    Family Planning Association of Pakistan, and Connected with: Youth Employment Summit (YES) network
    E-mail: aliaccessed@hotmail.com
  8. Mr. Zaheer A.Kidvai,
    (CEO ), B.I.T.S., 6A/ North Lane Dha-I, Karachi
    Tel : 589-7228 , 589-7526
    E-mail : zak@bitsonline.net , zaheer@kidvai.com, ragni@kidvai.com
    Website : www.bitsonline.net
  9. Ms. Sabeen Mahmud,
    B.I.T.S Coordinator, 5 /6-c,Khayaban-e-lttehad, D.H.A-7, Karachi-75500,
    Pakistan.
    4A , 3rd North Street, Phase 1, DHA, Karachi.
    Tel : 92-21-589-4069 , 580-5531 / 32 , 92-21-589-7326
    E-mail : sabeen@bitsonline.net Website: www.bitsonline.net
  10. UNESCO office in Karachi
    Director : Ms. Ingeborg Breines
    Tel : 92-51-282 9452/53 Fax : 92-51- 2825341
    E-mail Islamabad@unesco.org; i.breines@unesco.org;.pk
    Website: undp.un.org.pk/unesc
  11. Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to UNESCO,
    Bureaux:M2.40/42, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris cedex 15., France
    Tel : 01.45.68.25.42/ 01.45.68.30.77 Fax:01.45.66.62.15
    E-mail : dl.Pakistan@unesco.org
  12. Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO,
    Ministry of education, 30 UNESCO House, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
    Tel : 92-51-434196/7/8,434208 Fax : 92-51-431814/5
    E-mail : arghazi@isb.comsats.net.pk
    Website : www.uneco.org//commission/pakistan
  13. Mr. Sikander Brohi, Research Coordinator,
    Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology,
    Karachi, Pakistan.

SRI LANKA

  1. Ms. Yasmine Maharoof, (National Focal Point)
    Assistant Director,
    Council For Information Technology (CINTEC), Off: No. 561/3,
    Elivitigala Mawatha, Colombo 005, Sri Lanka.
    Tel : 94-1-510529 Fax : 94-1-510560
    Residence: 11, Keels Housing Complex Enderamulla, Wattala, Srilanka.
    Tel : 94-1-933474 Mobile : 0777-360024
    E-mail : yas@cintec.lk, y-maharoof@iycos.co.uk
  2. Mr. Harsha Liyanage,
    Deputy Executive Director
    98, Rawataatta Road, Moratnna, Sri Lamnka Sarvodaya
    Tel : 647159 (Off) 561742 (Res)
    Mobile : 071-733240 Fax : 656512
    E-mail : harsha_liyanage@yahoo.com ; harshal@lanka.ccom.lk , sarsed@lanka.ccom.lk
    Website : www.sarvodaya.lk
  3. Mr. Ruwan Ratnatunga,
    Managing Director,
    DMS Group, 14-Nirmala Gardens, Colombo-3
    Tel : 941-433314 / 941-699586
    E-mail : ravon@dms.lanka.net
  4. Mr. Samson Jayasinghe
    National Secretary,
    SAMASEVAYA, Auradhapura Road, TALAWA, NCP 50230, SRI LANKA
    Tel : 00 94. 2476266
    E-mail: afeg@srilanka.net
  5. Mr. Victor Maarambage
    Samasevaya, Andarawewa Road, Talawa, Srilanka
    Tel : 94-25-76266
  6. Mr. Wimalsen H Fernando, Chairman
    Hurlingham Foundation
    14,Gregory’s Road, Colombo-7, Srilanka
    Tel : 94-1-692759 (R) Fax :94-1-693628
    E-mail : jewelmar@srilank.net
  7. Ms.Yamuna Wimalasena,
    E-mail : getyamuna@rediffmail.com
  8. Ms. K.M. Kanishka, Kalpani,
    Abhaya Gunawardena, E-mail : kanki1@rediffmail.com
  9. Mr. Sunil Jayanta Nawaratne Nawaratnalage,
    Director General,
    National Youth Services Council, 65 High Level Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka
    Tel:94-1-850990 E-mail: youngnet@slt.lk
  10. Mr. Beligala Hemapala,
    Assistant Director,
    National Youth Information Bureau,
    National Youth Services Council, 65, High Level Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka.
    Tel : 94-1- 850-9860 Ext. 314 Fax :94-1-847-564
    E-mail : sahasra@srilanka.net
  11. Rev. Baddegama Samitha Thero
    Chief Incumbent of Dutugemunu Vihara,
    c/o International Centre for Ethnic Studies, 2, Kynsev Terrace, Colombo 8,
    Srilanka.
    Tel :94-1-698048, 46-46-104433
  12. Mr. Deen, A R
    Serendib Data Corporation Pvt. Ltd., 40, Walter Gunasekera Mw.
    Nawala, Sri Lanka
    Tel: 94-075-371463-5
    E-mail: r_deen@lycos.co.uk
  13. Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO
    Ministry of Education & Higher Education ,
    Isurupaya, Battaramulla
    E-mail : sincu@slt.lk
    Tel : 94-1-856141-9 Fax : 94-1-872158
  14. Dr. Gaya M.Gamhewage, Training Officer, Emergency &
    Humanitarian Unit, WHO (EHA/WHO)