Can Youth's new office inaugurated in Dimapur

DIMAPUR — The new office of Can Youth located at Ragailong colony, Dimapur, was inaugurated on Tuesday by president of Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF), Zasivikho Zakiesato, as special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Zakiesato said that DUCCF comprises of 97 colonies and was formed under the aegis of the Naga Council Dimapur, representing all Naga tribes in the city.

He highlighted DUCCF's role as a mediator between the municipal council, administration, and civil society. Reflecting on his experience, he shared that it taught him the importance of time management and collective effort for noble causes, emphasizing that cooperation and grow.

He commended Can Youth's founder, Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, for his dedication and the organisation’s progress. He praised Can Youth’s mission and offered his office as a safe space for NGOs with similar humanitarian goals.

Addressing the pressing issue of waste management in Dimapur, Zakiesato emphasised that waste management awareness should start in schools, urging Can Youth to educate students, who can then influence their families. He stressed that individuals must take responsibility, saying “charity begins at home,” rather than relying solely on the municipality.

He further stressed that every citizen has a role to play in managing waste and maintaining cleanliness in the city and that one cannot just point fingers.

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The DUCCF president also proposed the creation of a pilot project on waste management for Dimapur, calling for collaboration to make the city cleaner. He maintained that together, success is achievable.

Can Youth founder and chief functionary, Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, in his keynote address,  said the event marks not just the opening of a physical space, but also a day of renewed commitment and reflection for everyone associated with the organisation.

Rongmei shared that the journey leading to this moment had been filled with personal and professional challenges. “I went through a dark phase, months of depression, losing the previous Can Youth office, losing my best people and closest friends,” he recalled.

However, he credited his recovery to the unwavering support of those who stood by him and prayed for him.

He described Can Youth as an organisation driven by pain, struggle, and perseverance, symbolising commitment, unity, and service to humanity. He also emphasised that it represents resilience and sustainability, going beyond just being an NGO.

Rongmei described the new office as a haven for healing, friendship, and growth, inviting the broader community to utilise it, emphasising that it belongs not just to Can Youth, but to everyone.

On the occasion, short speeches were also delivered by Dimapur Municipal Council councillor I Sentinuklu Jamir; former president of Naga Women Hoho Dimapur and advisor of Can Youth, Duoneinou Kire; Dimapur Naga Students’ Union vice president, Michael Yanthan; and nodal officer, NTCP Dimapur, Dr. Moa.