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First Regional Conference on 3 Zero Club Concludes in Sarlahi of Madesh Province Amidst Seven Point Agreement to end Poverty, Unemployment and Net Carbon Emission

The first ever conference with the aim to completely eliminate three burning issues prevalent in today’s  world which are poverty, employment and net carbon emission by brining youths in decision making role through the promotion of 3 Zero Club concluded in Sarlahi of Madesh Province on April7, 2024 ( Chaitra 24, 2080).   The Conference unanimously endorsed a seven point agreement formulated during the conference.  The  youths present in the conference developed a solidarity to prioritize various activities to end poverty, unemployment and net carbon emission  and various organizations and individuals expressed their interest to support and assist youths enrolled in the 3 Zero Club.
As per the commitment made during the Conference priority will be given to improve and enhance the capacity of the members, develop annual action plan of the club, mobilize   youths for community development, implement  campaign for youth self-employment and poverty alleviation,  create awareness on the importance of microfinance as well as  financial literacy, expand creativity among the members of the Clubs as well as  devise strategies and actions so that members of the Clubs are involved in enterprises through linking them in income generating activities.


The Conference was implemented through the joint initiative of Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) and Chameli SACCOS. Honorable Member of the House representing Province no. 1 (Ka) of Sarlahi District Mr. Upendra Mahato, Chairman of CSD Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha, Chairman as well as Board Members and Staff of Chameli SACCOS as well as representatives from more than 300 Three Zero  Clubs graced the event. 
Addressing the conference Chief Guest Honorable Mr. Upendra Mahato said, “The youths are future of the community and the country as a whole and they should bring the community, environment as well as overall system into right track from their state of deviation and deterioration. We should indulge in tree plantation for protection of environment and I will also help in such endeavor.”  He also contributed from his side Rs. One lakh in Three Zero Club Reserve created by Chameli SACCOS for the promotion and development of Three Zero Clubs in the region.
Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha, Chairman of CSD, said, “The concept of  Three Zero Club  was envisioned and created  by Prof. Muhammad Yunus to make the concerned community as well as the whole planet safe and habitable by bringing together youths from various regions involved in numerous activities from different fields. Various countries have incorporated and promoted the Three Zero Clubs. Currently Nepal is leading in terms of number of such Clubs established and we should further encourage the youths so that they are inspired to participate in such events. In the last two years 3 thousand Three Zero Clubs were established and out of those 2 thousand Three Zero Clubs were established in Nepal alone. This is a good initiative but we should also prioritize to bring additional results in socio-economic transformation. The youths have the capacity to change the concerned community, country and the world as a whole. Having said that this process should be initiated by us. I request all those who have enrolled in Three Zero Clubs to comply with the principle and spirit of Three Zero.  I also request you to become self-employed, capable and self-sustainable as well as develop environment friendly habits. Currently more than 2 thousand youths go to foreign countries daily. The members of Three Zero Clubs should promise that none of them will go to foreign countries. I am optimist that the youths will involve in productive activities in the country for the nation building from the kind of initiative and proactive nature I have seen from you.” Mr. Shrestha further said that the youths should search for opportunities in the country and involve in nation building and restrain from going abroad searching for jobs.
Mr. Shrestha also said that Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Microfinance Cooperatives (MFCs)  were established for socio-economic transformation of poor and deprived communities and the school teaches and youths should spread this message among the locals.
Ms. Shanti Lama from Brahma Kumari Rajyog Sewa Kendra said that youths should follow the right track in order to bring peace and prosperity among the youths.
Mr. Men Kumar Gautam, Coordinator of Audit Committee of Chameli SACCOS said that his organization conducted the regional conference in order bring additional contribution to the society.
Mr. Bharat Sah, CEO of Chameli SACCOS  highlighted on Three Zero Clubs, importance of Three Zero Clubs, mechanism to establish and enroll as well as working mechanism of such clubs. He also elaborated on Three Zero Clubs in Nepal as well as activities conducted by them. He said that out of 2 thousand 4 clubs established, Chameli SACCOS singlehandedly created 6 hundred clubs.


On the occasion representatives of various Three Zero Clubs elaborated on the activities conducted by their Clubs as well as shared their experience. On the occasion various plays, songs as well as various activities were conducted  which had a focus on  public awareness themes.
Chameli SACCOS distributed 12 hundred saplings and dustbins for waste management in schools. The Conference was chaired by   Mr Ram Pratap Sah, Chairman of Chameli SACCOS. Also present on the occasion were school teachers from 8 schools of Sarhali district who were felicitated with Certificate of Appreciation for their outstanding contribution in establishing and promotion Three Zero Clubs.


In the conference representatives of Three Zero Clubs, school teachers, policymakers of MFIs and MFCs and practitioners with a total of  350 participants graced the event.

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