Initiating dialogues
Campus Events
Engaging Young Minds for a Healthier Tomorrow
Engaging in Dialogues at Campus Events
We can empower our youth through dialogue to build a tobacco-free, addiction-resilient future.
At the Foundation of Sustainable Health India (FSHI), we believe that youth engagement is key to building a tobacco-free and addiction-resilient future. Through interactive campus events, we initiate meaningful dialogues, raise awareness, and empower students to make informed choices about their health and well-being.
Here are highlights from some of our recent campus engagements:
Youngsters’ Identity with Smoking: A Panel Discussion
CMR University, Bangalore
13th April 2023
This panel discussion brought together more than 200 first-year students from the School of Legal Studies. Through the lens of law, psychology, and youth culture, panelists explored how societal narratives shape youth identity around smoking. The session encouraged students to critically evaluate the normalization of tobacco use and their role in advocating for healthier social norms.
Why Smoking—Young People’s Identity: A Dialogue
St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore
30th April 2023
Over 250 undergraduate students participated in this insightful two-hour session. The discussion focused on how tobacco companies craft marketing strategies to target young people, the nature of nicotine addiction, and the socio-environmental impact of tobacco cultivation and use. Students were engaged in a reflective dialogue on how smoking is tied to identity formation, peer pressure, and image in youth culture.
Addressing Addictive Behaviors: A Multi-Dimensional Panel Discussion
Jain University, Kanakapura
5th May 2023
This engaging panel covered the interlinked issues of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and digital addiction (digitech). Faculty and students participated actively in the session, which sparked a post-discussion exchange on institutional roles, support systems, and preventive strategies. The conversation opened doors for deeper collaboration between FSHI and academic institutions in tackling a broad spectrum of behavioral health concerns.
