An invitation to parents, educators to rethink ‘youth safety’

The Kindness Foundation invites parents, educators and professionals to The NextGen Forum, defined as a “co-created youth safety & wellbeing conclave”, on November 14 (10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.) at Taj Coromandel in Chennai.According to a press release, around 250 participants, including parents, educators, healthcare professionals, legal experts, technology specialists, policymakers and college students, will examine the challenges facing young people and explore practical responses.The press release notes that moving beyond conventional speeches, the programme features The Case Files, a mock tribunal on how warning signs in a young person’s life go unnoticed; The Blind Spot, on promising approaches that deserve wider adoption; and conversations on parenting, mental health, digital safety, identity and belonging.Speakers come from the judiciary, law enforcement and mental health, alongside youth advocates and young achievers.The day builds on 13 November, when nearly 200 schoolchildren aged 11–17 share their experiences through a Town Hall and interactive sessions.“We have spent years talking about what young people need, often without asking them. This Forum brings their lived experiences into the same room as the people who can make a difference. The real test is what we do differently afterwards,” says Mahima Poddar, Founder of The Kindness Foundation, and the NextGen Forum team.The conversations will inform a co-created White Paper in 2027, aimed at translating youth perspectives and expert insights into actionable recommendations.The cost per delegate is ₹2,000 (includes lunch, refreshments, delegate kit and all materials)For registration, go to https://bit.ly/NGF-Nov14For details, https://www.thekindnessfoundation.in/the-nextgen-forum Published - November 09, 2026 12:15 pm IST