Our aim is to develop a platform to provide youth the opportunity to express their views and to attain higher levels of activism in various walks of life. It is the endeavour of JOSH to help the youth in playing a responsible and effective role for development of a society, where they will come together for continuous self development and to become responsible citizens.
Our objective is to create a network of universities, colleges and other youth groups and to develop linkages among them and to mobilize and engage youth to create a public opinion and strive towards accountable and transparent governance by using Right to Information Act (RTI).
Genesis
JOSH (Joint Operation for Social Help) was conceived as an idea, a movement, a philosophy, and a way of life. With a small meeting at a house in Delhi the idea was conceptualized and promoted by three young professionals, on the night of 16th of July, 2006. The aim was to develop a platform to provide youth the opportunity to express their views and to attain higher levels of activism in various walks of life. There is a great need to create a network among various youth forums and to promote co-operation and co-ordination among them for the purpose of obtaining better efficiency in operations. There is need to create sensitivity in society, especially among the younger generation, on various issues of governance and help in developing a public opinion.
It is the endeavor of JOSH to work in the above mentioned areas and to help youth in playing a responsible and effective role for development of a society, where they will come together for continuous self development and to become responsible citizens.
Vision
Transparent and accountable governance in all spheres of life
Mission
To mobilize and engage youth to strive towards transparent and accountable governance
Objectives
• To create a network of universities, colleges and other youth groups and to develop linkages among them.
• To promote use of the Right to Information Act 2005, among students and communities, as a tool of strengthening democracy and to promote transparency and accountability in various areas of public importance.
• To mobilize and engage youth to create a public opinion and strive towards accountable and transparent governance
• To mobilize youth on matters relating to national and international importance. This also includes creating sensitivity on important social, economic and environmental issues.
