Had the opportunity to hold important discussions on Caste in context of Mental Health with above 60 mental health practitioners who are working with a wide cross-section of society across India - as part of the The Fault in our Chai Training program organized by Mariwala Health Initiative. Anubhuti Founder Deepa Pawar conducted this session … Continue reading Training on Caste with Mental Health Practitioners
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Over 2 days and nights of 13th and 14th April, on occasion of Dr, Babasaheb Ambedkar's Jayanti, a group of over 60 youth - from NT-DNT, Adivasi, Dalit, Bahujan communities carried out campaigns with thousands of people at Jayanti Mandals and rallies across Kalyan, Ambernath and Badlapur in Thane District. This was through creative campaigns … Continue reading Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Understanding Shivaji Maharaj’s History during Shiv Jayanti Celebrations
On occasion of Shiv Jayanti (birth anniversary of the great progressive king Shivaji Maharaj), it was really inspiring to see over 50 women from 5 different communities - including from NT-DNT, Adivasi and rural, who came together to understand about Shivaji Maharaj and his feminist, democratic, egalitarian history. Games, reading, studying, discussions took place through … Continue reading Understanding Shivaji Maharaj’s History during Shiv Jayanti Celebrations
Awareness during Shiv Jayanti by Badlache Parv Kala Manch
On occasion of Shiv Jayanti (birth anniversary of the great progressive king Shivaji Maharaj), the Anubhuti-mentored Badlache Parv Kala Manch youth cultural group were invited to perform at a housing society's function in Badlapur. This was facilitated by one of the group's members - a young woman - whose relatives live in this area. Her … Continue reading Awareness during Shiv Jayanti by Badlache Parv Kala Manch
Out-of-District Trainings with Stakeholders on Mental Justice
With increasing response and invites from colleges who cater to students from NT-DNT, rural, marginalized backgrounds, regarding our youth mental health and mental justice sessions, we are getting the opportunity to engage with these institutions, students and teachers in other districts too. Recently we had such an opportunity, thanks to NT-DNT activist and Prof Vinayak … Continue reading Out-of-District Trainings with Stakeholders on Mental Justice
Dissemination of “Mental Justice Planners 2023”
Anubhuti has been creating, publishing and disseminating this Mental Justice Planner since 2021. It was created to fill the gap of easily accessible literature for mental health support in a local language, in a format that is used by a wide range of persons and as part of everyday life - without any additional burden … Continue reading Dissemination of “Mental Justice Planners 2023”
Trainings with Colleges, Ashram Shalas, ITIs
Over the last month in January, on occasion of the Birth Anniversaries of Savitribai Phule, Fatima Sheikh, Jijabai.. We have reached several schools, colleges, ITIs, Ashram Shalas - both students and teachers, with trainings on Mental Justice, mental health, gender, POSH Act, Constitution, leadership, legal awareness. These educational institutions have been reached through the initiatives … Continue reading Trainings with Colleges, Ashram Shalas, ITIs
Youth & Adolescents-Led Republic Day Celebrations
On 26 January that is Republic Day of India we were privileged to have over 1000 audience comprising maximum NT-DNT, Dalit communities, actively participating in Constitution Literacy awareness events. The Anubhuti mentored Badlache Parv Kala Manch carried out awareness through songs, Preamble reading, leaflets distribution, slogans across Ambernath and Vitthalwadi, while a large group of … Continue reading Youth & Adolescents-Led Republic Day Celebrations
Savitri Utsav Celebrated with over 150 Women
On occasion of Savitribai Phule Jayanti (Birth Anniversary) on 3rd January, we celebrated Savitri Utsav over the month, with over 150 women from different villages, Adivasi padas, NT-DNT tent communities - from Chon, Rahtoli & Mulgaon in Badlapur, Kolegaon in Dombivli, Circus Ground & Prakash Nagar in Ambernath, and Nehru Nagar in Vitthalwadi. We discussed … Continue reading Savitri Utsav Celebrated with over 150 Women
Residential Training Camp with Adolescents
Bidding goodbye to 2022, we welcomed 2023 with 70 adolescents & youth from different bastis and villages across Thane District - at a residential training camp, on 31 December and 1st January. 1st January is not only Shaurya Din but also the day when Savitribai Phule and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule started the first school for … Continue reading Residential Training Camp with Adolescents