A meeting of four different Chin youth groups was held in Hakha, capital of Chin state, Burma on 2 February leading to the formation of the Chin Youth Organization (CYO).
Around 40 youth representatives from Hakha, Vazuun, Hero and Toe youth groups attended the meeting in Carson Hall of Hakha for the formation of the youth organization, said a leader of CYO.
“We have been aspiring to form such a body for a longtime,” said a leader.
The organization was set up with the idea of promoting Chin culture and literature and to help society in joy or grief and to deal with drug and environmental issues.
“The organization will cover all Chin people, and it will cooperate with different youth and social groups of the state” said Salai Van Chan Ceu, the President of the new youth organization.
The organization leaders are as below,
Salai Van Chan Ceu (President)
Mai Vel Tha Chin ( Vice president – 1)
Salai Peng Hlei Thang ( Vice President -2)
Salai Lairam Chum (Finance &Property )
Salai Van Tin Lian (Culture &Literature)
Salai Duh Hlei Mang (Social & Sport )
Salai Thang Biak Hmung (Peace & Security )
Mai Ca Tial (Women&Empowerment )
Salai Judah Van Biak Kam (Information & Communication )
Mai Ngun Meng ( Treasurer)
Mai Htwe Htwe (Assistant Treasurer)
Salai Holly Tawk Tling Thang (Editor) and 7 members.