Tackling tough social issues...in between exams

About 30 Indian teenagers have started putting together their own newspaper called The Yamuna. The paper is printed in New Delhi and features articles of social relevance. The girls launched their project in 2007 as part of the Gandhi Media Literacy Program (GMLP), a group whose aim is to help develop writing skills of India's youth and encourage them to raise their voices against social injustice and concerns.

The newspaper's printing schedule is set in accordance with the examination schedules of the students involved. The large editorial staff has a variety of interests and opinions, allowing them to create interesting longer feature stories, interviews and even cartoon strips. The students keep in touch through email and talk about journalistic principles like good news judgment and what stories will be included in upcoming issue.

The next issue of the paper is slated for January 2009...after this round of exams are over.

More info: www.indiatogether.org