Program Title: “Empowering Youth in a Changing World: Insights into Globalisation and Local Realities”
Advance Module IV – Globalization, Privatization and Liberalization
Location: KAIROS – Kannur, Kerala
Dates: 21st – 23rd November 2025
Partner Organisations: KAIROS, Thalassery Social Service Society (TSSS), and DSSS
Resource Persons: Mr Manoj
Youth Participants: 12 (Male – 4, Female – 8)
The Advance Module IV training brought together 12 youth participants for a three-day intensive learning experience focused on understanding the implications of Globalization, Privatization, and Liberalization (GPL). Indian Social Institute, Bangalore in partnership with KAIROS, TSSS, and DSSS, aimed to strengthen young people’s analytical skills and equip them to critically assess socio-economic changes at local and national levels.
The training began with a reflective exercise where participants revisited insights from previous Basic and Advanced Modules. Through group discussions, they shared how earlier learnings had influenced their personal decision-making, confidence, and social awareness. This reflection helped create a strong foundation for engaging with the module’s advanced themes.
Resource Person Mr. Manoj facilitated interactive sessions on the second and third days, unpacking the concepts of GPL and their impact on everyday life. Participants reflected how these processes shape employment opportunities, culture, livelihood patterns, and local markets, especially in rural communities. A mapping activity enabled them to identify both the benefits and challenges of globalization and privatization, followed by group presentations on strategies to strengthen sustainable, community-based development.
A participant from Kannur, Niveya, shared her reflections:
“This session helped me understand how global changes affect even the smallest parts of our daily life. It made me realize the importance of strengthening our local community and being financially aware.”
On the final day, participants explored the Central and State budgets for 2025, gaining clarity on government priorities in sectors such as youth development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. The facilitator introduced essential concepts of financial literacy, including personal budgeting, SIPs, health insurance, and daily expense tracking skills that participants recognized as crucial for their long-term security.
The module concluded with a collective evaluation, where participants expressed renewed confidence and a deeper understanding of how global economic processes influence their lives and communities. The training strengthened their commitment to contributing to sustainable and inclusive development at the grassroots level.
Jefin Sam Thankachan
State Facilitator, Kerala
Social Inclusion and Democracy