At Anubhuti, we believe that mental health is not the responsibility of any single individual. Addressing mental health needs requires a collective, society-wide approach, where accountability extends far beyond the health system and permeates every pillar of democracy. True mental dignity for all especially for communities historically subjected to injustice can only be achieved when … Continue reading Mental Justice in Action: Building Awareness and Dignity Across Communities
250 Young Women Reclaim Feminist Histories at Naneghat
This Sunday, Anubhuti’s all-women team led a powerful on-site learning experience—bringing together nearly 250 girls and young women from over 20 Nomadic, Denotified, Adivasi, rural, and tent-based settlements across Thane District. The destination was the historic Naneghat Pass, an ancient trade route carved through the Sahyadri hills, once used for toll collection under the visionary … Continue reading 250 Young Women Reclaim Feminist Histories at Naneghat
First-Generation Learners Rising: Anubhuti’s Journey Toward Educational Justice
Across 15 nomadic, denotified, Adivasi, rural, and tent-based settlements in Thane District spanning Ambernath, Badlapur, Ulhasnagar, Vitthalwadi, Kalyan, and Dombivli, a remarkable shift is taking place. Young people, many of them the very first in their families to complete school and junior college, are now daring to dream of higher education. They represent more than … Continue reading First-Generation Learners Rising: Anubhuti’s Journey Toward Educational Justice
Residential Training Camp on “Growing Up”, with youth of age 15 and above
This second generation of youth leaders are really emerging into their own now. This is the 15yrs+ batch from over 10 Nomadic, Adivasi, rural, tent communities, who are forming the second line of leaders, communicators, bridges and most importantly aware and intellectually conscious members in the community. With increasing social, Constitutional, political, cultural and historical … Continue reading Residential Training Camp on “Growing Up”, with youth of age 15 and above
Understanding Leadership Intersectionally with ITI students
Anubhuti organized a 2 day residential camp with youth who are from #Nomadic #Denotified #Adivasi populations that have been connected to Anubhuti through various workshops. Many of them are from ITI colleges coming from a diverse geographical area of 3 Districts and 10 Municipalities or Gram Panchayatareas. In the 2 days, we addressed the topic … Continue reading Understanding Leadership Intersectionally with ITI students
Mental Justice: Anubhuti’s Ongoing Efforts in Ashram Schools
At Anubhuti, we strongly believe that consistent efforts form the bedrock for embedding transformative work into the heart of our communities. Our ongoing work with ashram schools in and around Thane district is a prime example of this dedication. The idea of mental health is often complex and hard to grasp, especially in underserved communities. … Continue reading Mental Justice: Anubhuti’s Ongoing Efforts in Ashram Schools
Anubhuti Guts Fellowship Year 2: Union Budget Workshop
Workshop with 35 incredible youths - 100% NT-DNT , ST, SC, women, survivors of violence - from 10 villages participating in the Anubhuti Guts Fellowship. On day 1, our focus was the Union Budget 2024-25. Deepa guided the youths in understanding budget management through practical examples from their own households. Together, we are empowering the … Continue reading Anubhuti Guts Fellowship Year 2: Union Budget Workshop
Empowering Youth through Creativity
These young artists used their creativity to depict the daily struggles faced by NomadicDenotified communities. Their powerful artworks expressed a deep yearning to be recognized and included in society. Through vibrant colors, they moved beyond the grey constraints imposed by societal norms. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sanjeev Sir for his invaluable guidance and … Continue reading Empowering Youth through Creativity
Anubhuti Guts Fellowship Year 2
Second-year cohort, including both advanced and basic fellows.
“Gender, Mental Justice & Citizenship” Residential Training with Young Women of NT-DNT, Adivasi
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