In the 75th year of the Indian Constitution, it is more important than ever to continue to engage with Constitutional values, practices, stands, actions, participation and leadership. At the grassroots, Democratic and Constitutional engagement has always been high and yet, other influences keep pushing in by manipulating economic and social vulnerabilities. Several organizations and groups … Continue reading Month-long Campaign for Indian Constitution Day
Gender Justice
Our joint workshops in-office, where youth come together from different communities for intellectual deliberations, continue. Recently, young men from NTDNT, Adivasi, Rural backgrounds had the opportunity to learn about the rights of trans persons. We thank our friend Tamanna and her colleagues for sharing their knowledge - they are from the trans/Hijra community and run … Continue reading Gender Justice
NT-DNT, Adivasi Young men leadership of Badlache Parv Kala Manch
On Indian Constitution Day, we are re-asserting our commitment and stand with the Constitution of India. With an ever-growing caravan of youth from NTDNT Adivasi communities in the Anubhuti mentored youth cultural forum, we continue to showcase our support. Badlache Parv Kala Manch efforts to imbue Constitutional values shall never stop. It is a challenging … Continue reading NT-DNT, Adivasi Young men leadership of Badlache Parv Kala Manch
Women-Centric Health Camp
Anubhuti actively looks for opportunities to set up Health camps for women from NT-DNT and Adivasi communities. Working class women, who take the burden of the political economy, its ups and downs, and also the care of their families and communities on their shoulders, are forced to neglect their health given the oppressive cost of … Continue reading Women-Centric Health Camp
Mann Mela – Youth Led!!
Mann Mela, which is constantly developing and evolving every year since it was created about 6 years ago, today is entirely youth-led. Constantly bringing in new batches of trained youth leaders facilitating the games- based focus group discussions, small group sessions, film screening, quiz and experience sharing around Mental Health through the lens of Mental … Continue reading Mann Mela – Youth Led!!
Balipratipada Din – Reclaiming our Adivasi Indigenous Histories
On the occasion of Balipratipada Divas in November, we held our second District level Conference of the year, the first being during Vimukta Din in August. Once again, with almost 250 youth, women and community leaders as well as Stakeholders, from 15 villages and tent communities, from across Bhiwandi to Badlapur, this time we came … Continue reading Balipratipada Din – Reclaiming our Adivasi Indigenous Histories
Emerging young women’s leadership in Badlache Parv Kala Manch
Badlache Parv Kala Manch - a mixed youth cultural group that began in 2018 spanning members from 3 districts. Today we joined this unique group with over a hundred members from NTDNT, Adivasi, Indigenous and rural communities. With multiple ranks of leadership - the oldest now taking leading roles in outside campaigns and initiatives, as … Continue reading Emerging young women’s leadership in Badlache Parv Kala Manch
Historical Ideology Tour
Our young people's historical and ideological journey continues with caravans of youth from Nomadic Denotified Adivasi Rural communities. This educational tour with almost 115 youth from 16 villages, filled every spot as we entered each cave in Kanheri. The journey back into our history, remembering the feminist, environment-respectful and scientific practices of our indigenous ancestors. … Continue reading Historical Ideology Tour
Jann Mann Samvad on occasion of Mental Health Month – Breaking Barriers Through Conversation
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, throughout October month, we organized a series of interactive mental health modules, engaging NT-DNT women from various pal vastis (tent communities) in discussions and activities that highlighted the importance of mental health. These modules explored the deep connections between mental health and various social factors, including civic … Continue reading Jann Mann Samvad on occasion of Mental Health Month – Breaking Barriers Through Conversation
Jann Mann Sanvad Campaign Recap
Key issues we are addressing in our Jann Mann Samvad campaign include: Civic Rights & Mental Health: Denial of rights, lack of access to justice, and exclusion from decision-making processes leave communities feeling powerless, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and distress. Disaster & Mental Health: NT-DNT communities are particularly vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters, … Continue reading Jann Mann Sanvad Campaign Recap