Mr. Abhay Kumar

Guest Speaker
Mr. Abhay Kumar

Mr. Abhay was here on 11th April 2009. He was born brought up in Hydrabad. He completed his Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication. He Joined an MNC in Bangalore after completion of his Engineering. He inspired himself to work in social sector and moved to Raichur district, Karnataka. He started working on Devadasi system. He started an organization called “Navajeevan Mahila Okkut” it is not registered. The organization is working on many social evils. Already organization covered around hundred villages in Raichur district.

He was here to speak about on Advocacy. He used advocacy tool to fight against corruption and social evils. Following twelve point people has to remember while doing advocacy.Advocacy should be done by people who affected by the issue

• Understanding the issue theoretical and practical aspects both in local contents and in other parts of country and the world.
• Believe in the issue as belief in the strategy is important.
• Grass root level work on the issue, both activism and constructive involvement.
• To work along with the media and not use the media.
• Data collection and presentation should be human, not just statistics.
• To always have the goals broke down in to short term, medium term and long term demands. Understanding of the government administrative machinery and way of working is very important.
• Should have well wishes in all fields.
• Proper use of all forums available sensitive days of year and reacting to important events is very essential.
• Regular follow-ups is a very important.
• Attack the issue simultaneously from many fronts, also one is some required to take two steps back and then move ahead.Always fight for issue not people responsible. (Reference: Abhay)