On 28 October 2025, RHSTEP–UYP Centre, Chattogram organized a Youth Health Council (YHC) meeting along with an impromptu public speaking competition. The session was facilitated by Youth Officer Annie Chowdhury and chaired by Project Officer Opu Dasgupta.

The meeting was attended by distinguished guests including Probal Majumdar, Assistant Teacher at St. Placid’s School and College, and Kazi Sayeed Rana, Director of Study Camp. Their presence added valuable insights and encouragement to the युवा participants.

At the beginning of the session, YHC members engaged in a structured discussion where they identified key focus areas based on their field experiences. The members collectively decided to conduct awareness activities in their respective schools and communities on topics such as adolescent health care, maternal and child care, women’s rights, and gender equality.

To implement these initiatives effectively, the participants proposed various outreach strategies including poster campaigns, banners, leaflet distribution, wall writing, and the use of social media platforms. As part of strengthening leadership, a 10-member Youth Health Council body was formally established, with Saidur Rahman, a student of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, selected as the Convener.

In the final segment of the program, participants took part in an impromptu speech competition focusing on adolescent mental health and related issues. Through their presentations, they demonstrated strong awareness, confidence, and leadership potential, highlighting the role of youth in advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and community well-being.

The event successfully fostered youth engagement, leadership development, and practical planning for grassroots health advocacy, reinforcing the importance of youth-driven initiatives in building a more informed and healthy society.