DBGYFF in Itanagar: a platform for youth empowerment and the defence of the environment

Itanagar, India – October 2024 – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) 2024 was welcomed with great success on 18 October at Don Bosco College (DBC) in Itanagar, representing a transformative event that inspired action for the climate and sensitised young people to the environment. A total of 956 people, including students, teachers and guests of honour, participated in the screening of numerous films on climate change and youth empowerment. Through a powerful visual narrative, the films perfectly embodied the theme of the DBGYFF: "I Have a Dream - Youth and climate change - Making Mother Earth cleaner and greener". The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Bollywood actor and director Saurabh Pandey, director Tai Gungte and branding consultant Kezleen Kholie, who shared their points of view, encouraging participants to commit themselves to the climate. Fr Kottarathil CD Mathai, Principal of DBC, reflected on the impact of the event, noting that "the DBGYFF has the potential to promote a global network of conscious filmmakers and change-makers".

Source: ANS