NDCW Youth Leadership Training Program

The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) proposes to organize a three-day Leadership Training Program for Dalit Christian youth from September 11–13, 2026, aimed at equipping emerging leaders with the political consciousness, organizational skills, and theological grounding necessary to challenge caste oppression and advocate for justice, rights, and dignity within both Church and society.

The program will cover four core themes: orientation to the NDCW’s mission, vision, and advocacy strategies; understanding leadership from a biblical perspective rooted in liberation, resistance, and prophetic action; exploring Dalit identity, selfhood, and the politics of caste in contemporary India; and critically examining the relationship between Dalit Christians and the Church while strategizing for structural transformation, democratic representation, and institutional accountability.

Through expert-led sessions, group discussions, and participatory workshops, the training will empower 30–40 young participants to develop political action plans, build a network of grassroots activists, and contribute effectively to the NDCW’s ongoing struggle for a casteless Church, constitutional rights for Dalit Christians, and an egalitarian society.