Adolescents, school children were the first to be 'locked down' as schools closed as soon as the pandemic's risk became known in India. These children have been inside their homes, many a times without any space of their own, since they are old enough to be given responsibilities, but still children needing parental permissions. While … Continue reading Mental Health of Adolescents & School Going children
Disaster Management trainings started with NT-DNT groups
Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (NT/DNT) communities have been historically deprived, discriminated against and under-represented. Although attempts have been made for their upliftment, significant change is yet to be seen. The community needs to bring about their revolution, not just socio-politically or economically, but also intellectually. With this intention in mind, Anubhuti held the … Continue reading Disaster Management trainings started with NT-DNT groups
Mental Justice session with women in Kolegaon, Dombivali
"We women are used to so much harassment, from subtle disrespect to major fights, that we would rather settle in a less harassing environment even if it is not conducive to our development" said trainer Deepa Pawar, as the women agreed. On Saturday November 7, Anubhuti held an interactive and informative session on Women's Health. … Continue reading Mental Justice session with women in Kolegaon, Dombivali
World Mental Health Day celebrated
On the occasion of Mental Health Day which is observed on 10th October every year, an activity was carried out at Kolegaon centre. Starting a day before, the Kolegaon youth met at the centre on 9th October to discuss and articulate their thoughts on mental health. Through hand-made posters and charts, the youth highlighted the … Continue reading World Mental Health Day celebrated
Disaster Management Trainings launched with NT-DNT communities
Taking ahead the work started with NT-DNT communities during the lockdown, Anubhuti launched Disaster Management trainings with them as a sustainable response to the issues seen in these communities. This is a direct follow-up of the leadership within these communities - they have kept themselves alive not just in this pandemic but against all calamities … Continue reading Disaster Management Trainings launched with NT-DNT communities
Unique Campaign on Violence-free Love on Valentine’s Day
On 14th February, a unique campaign was carried out by the youth leaders of Bamanwada and Dnyaneshwar Nagar to ask for their right to violence-free, fearless love. The campaign started with few young women coming together to create greeting cards to be presented to various stakeholders. These greeting cards were made with messages for creating an … Continue reading Unique Campaign on Violence-free Love on Valentine’s Day
Seminars on ‘Youth Mental Justice’ in collaboration with St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai and SIA College, Dombivali
Anubhuti organised two seminars on the subject of 'Youth Mental Justice' - one a city-wide seminar in collaboration with St. Andrew's College in Bandra, Mumbai and another a National Conference with SIA College in Dombivali, Thane District. We thank the teachers, Principal and management of both colleges who supported this important subject. We regularly conduct … Continue reading Seminars on ‘Youth Mental Justice’ in collaboration with St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai and SIA College, Dombivali
Sensitization and Advocacy with Stakeholders
Over the last few months, stakeholders in KDMC and K-east ward have been met with trainings and advocacy on issues of safety and mental health. Youth leaders of Kolegaon carried out an audit of cleanliness in their area - which they think is one of the major daily irritants affecting the community. They mapped the … Continue reading Sensitization and Advocacy with Stakeholders
Inter-State Collaboration – Training with DPOs of Rajasthan
Founder Deepa Pawar was invited as a trainer for a two-day residential training on 23rd & 24th July 2019 on 'Strengthening Community Based Institution by Empowering Women with Disabilities with Special Focus on SDG, UNCRPD & RPWDA'. This was primarily on Gender and Rights including including Mental Health rights with 40 disability rights activists (themselves … Continue reading Inter-State Collaboration – Training with DPOs of Rajasthan
Mental Health Justice & Empowerment in Higher Education
"I was utterly alone, guilty, confused, angry, dejected.. when I could not continue into college even after standing second in my school in class 12. For want of a few thousand rupees. No one could understand my humiliation then - not friends, not teachers. My family was struggling for basic needs in which a college … Continue reading Mental Health Justice & Empowerment in Higher Education