Young women are a very important political group, as citizens in a Democratic Republic. Not always seen as so, but their experiences, opinions, thoughts, actions, initiatives are not only very important for the diverse populations they represent (of different castes, communities, sexualities, religions, mental and physical health, regions, languages, marital status and many other intersectionalities), … Continue reading “Gender, Mental Justice & Citizenship” Residential Training with Young Women of NT-DNT, Adivasi
Workshop on Citizenship with Adivasi women
Had multiple workshops discussing Gender, Mental Health, Environmental Justice, in context of taking stand for protecting these rights and our Democratic values, along with current affairs such as the matter of Hasdeo jungle and Ladakh.. With women from Adivasi Katkari tribe communities from two Adivasi padas in Badlapur. They already have organic knowledge about these … Continue reading Workshop on Citizenship with Adivasi women
Meeting cum Workshop with men of NT-DNT communities
The still existing traces of an egalitarian culture can still very much be seen in male partners from NT-DNT communities. This was a workshop with mostly youth men from the Gondhali and Nathpanthi Davri Gosavi communities living in a tent community in Ambernath, on mental health, mental justice and connected matters facing them such as … Continue reading Meeting cum Workshop with men of NT-DNT communities
Youth-Led Lok Utsav in communities during festive season
In the last week of September, on occasion of anniversaries of our great progressive leaders Bhagat Singh and the establishment of Satyashodhak Samaj by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule , Fellows of our Guts Fellowship collaborated with youth and leaders across NT-DNT and Adivasi communities to carry out ideological , intellectual development and awareness through competitions based … Continue reading Youth-Led Lok Utsav in communities during festive season
Online Course on Mental Health for Teachers
India has more than 50% population below the age of 25. India also has one of the highest youth suicide rates globally, and suicide is the leading cause of mortality in this population. This calls for action at multiple levels; and most importantly in education institutions where they spend a significant amount of time, explore … Continue reading Online Course on Mental Health for Teachers
Mann Mela Film Launched!
On occasion of World Mental Health Day , we are really excited and proud to share this film on Mann Mela - our unique games-based mental health and mental justice fair! https://youtu.be/IC0LidXQAyE?si=PA2R6TUG58b-eTBH Developed by Deepa Pawar who belongs to a nomadic tribe, the module is inclusive and congnisant of the way that mental health is … Continue reading Mann Mela Film Launched!
Residential Camp on Gender understanding in context of caste, religion, history
A 2-day residential training camp exclusively for young women was organized for them to have the freedom and own space to understand in depth about gender. All the participants belong to NT-DNT, Adivasi, Dalit and rural backgrounds. With these intersections, the training was bound to be very rich intellectually and emotionally. Sessions using experience sharing, … Continue reading Residential Camp on Gender understanding in context of caste, religion, history
Training on Caste with Mental Health Practitioners
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
Facilitation with CMHLP Atmiyata Team on DV & Mental Health
Over 3rd and 4th April, we spent two days with the CMHLP's (Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy) Atmiyata project team with in-depth facilitation on Mental Health and Domestic Violence. Deepa Pawar, bringing in a strong Constitutional and anti-caste perspective, facilitated different sessions for perspective building and approach building. The concept of Domestic Violence … Continue reading Facilitation with CMHLP Atmiyata Team on DV & Mental Health
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