COVA urges schools to adopt Compassionate Citizenship Programme

COVA has urged Telangana educational institutions to adopt its Compassionate Citizenship Programme, which promotes social awareness, environmental responsibility and civic participation among students. Following a pilot programme, COVA plans to expand the initiative to 3,000 schools across the State.

Hyderabad: The Confederation of Voluntary Associations (COVA) on Wednesday urged educational institutions in Telangana to adopt and implement the Compassionate Citizenship Programme to foster moral education and social accountability among young students.

The Compassionate Citizenship Programme, which engages thousands of school students from all the districts of Telangana, was successfully implemented on a pilot basis by COVA. The initiative focuses on experiential learning, training children to analyse critical social issues such as elder care, environmental protection, and plastic-free campuses and formulate practical community solutions.

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A multi-year statistical evaluation highlighted measurable gains, documenting significant improvements in students’ overall social awareness, strong enhancements in environmental consciousness, and a demonstrable rise in civic responsibility and community participation, Mazher Hussain, COVA Peace Network, said.

Authorities plan to expand the initiative to cover 3,000 schools across districts, integrating it into formal value education frameworks. COVA, in a press release, said expanding the programme is vital for equipping students with social advocacy skills, transforming them into empathetic citizens, and driving grassroots community development.