The Asian Lay Leaders (ALL) Forum successfully organized Moving School India 2025, held from 7 to 12 April 2025 at the IRDS Center in Chennai, India. The program was a partnership with the Integrated Rural Development Society (IRDS) with the focus theme on, “How Young People Can Work Together with Peoples in Poverty for Public Good and a Sustainable Future in Asia,” which brought together passionate young people from across the region to engage deeply with issues of justice, poverty, and solidarity.
The week began with a field visit to Kattupayur village, where participants learned directly from Dalit communities who reclaimed Panchami lands after a decade-long struggle. Their stories of resilience, legal advocacy, and collective empowerment—especially through land ownership granted to women—served as a living example of faith in action.
Following the first day of the field visit, the program continued with in-depth immersion sessions divided into five topics: 1) Neo-liberalism led Global economy vs. People Power: Special Focus on Dalits and Their Land rights struggles in India, 2) Neo-liberalism led Global economy vs. People Power: Special Focus on Dalits and Their Land Right Struggles in India, 3) Neo-liberalism led Global economy vs. People Power: Special Focus on Dalits and Their Land Right Struggles in India, 4) Interreligious Dialogue and Collaboration for Fighting against “Religious Nationalism”, 5) Intercultural Spirituality and Intercultural Citizenship for New Humanism.
ALL Forum believes in the importance of forming young leaders to are rooted in faith and committed to transformative action. This Moving School ended with participants presenting local action plans, carrying home renewed purpose and solidarity. We are grateful for this shared journey and remain committed to supporting young people working for a just and sustainable future in Asia.
