Training For Trusteeship 2009 - Part 1

The concept of trusteeship for the future is fundamental to human welfare, yet scarcely receives attention in today's educational curricula. This concept, which is stressed alike by religion, philosophy and law, underlines the fact that every generation, far from being in a position of ownership or overlordship, is in a position of trusteeship for generations yet to come. Unfortunately it is the concept of dominion rather than trusteeship which is prevalent throughout the world.

An important initiative which the Centre has taken towards the achievement of its objectives is the institution of Training For Trusteeship workshops which are held to train future leaders of the country in the concept that they have duties to the community to the environment and to future generations. The concept of trusteeship is emphasised to bring home to them the notion of responsible management of our inherited culture and resources for the benefit of those who are to come after us.

The trainees selected for this purpose are the final year students of all the Universities in the country and the programme brings together students from all disciplines, all regions, all cultural groups and all backgrounds so that they can spend four days together, coming to understand each other and working out how to participate in common projects aimed at the future betterment of Sri Lanka and its people.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Peace Education
• youth
• international law
• WFC
• cross cultural
• human future