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
Sanvidhan Sakshar Yuva – Constitution Literacy in Schools!
On asked, "Why does our Constitution start with the words - We the people of India", a child answered - "Because India is of all of us" Anubhuti has been carrying out hundreds of sessions, workshops, film screenings, awareness events for 8 years through our Hum Sanvidhanwadi campaign, and we see that there is a … Continue reading Sanvidhan Sakshar Yuva – Constitution Literacy in Schools!
Vimukta Din Cultural and Literary Festival
"These are not just clothes or fashion, but a strong political statement. When young people, children, adolescents, openly wear the clothes of nomadic tribes, proudly show off their occupations that are culturally rich, speak in their languages in front of an audience of hundreds who view them with respect and as worthy to learn from, … Continue reading Vimukta Din Cultural and Literary Festival
Youth standing with Constitutional Values through Human Chain on 15th August Indian Independance Day
In the backdrop of violence and fundamentalism across the country, on Independance Day, youth from different parts of Thane District - NTDNT tent communities, Adivasi padas, rural villages, Dalit communities stood up in a Human Chain to strongly show their stance for the safety, rights, dignity of women, LGBTIQ persons, children, and all minorities. They … Continue reading Youth standing with Constitutional Values through Human Chain on 15th August Indian Independance Day
Anubhuti’s Guts Fellowship has been launched!
With 100% NT-DNT Dalit Bahujan youth selected as fellows, this was only possible because we had a "No Criteria" selection process. NT leaders living in tent communities, Devdasi Murali women leaders, rural community members and youth peers who are associated with us through various in-community programs helped us reach these youth with very rich lived … Continue reading Anubhuti’s Guts Fellowship has been launched!
Deepa at the Dasra Philanthropy Forum
"Vulnerability goes much beyond poverty" - opening statement by Deepa Pawar, representing the NT-DNT voice at the DPF 2023. She read excerpts from her book of stories of NT-DNT women she interviewed across Maharashtra. Deepa spoke at the "Dasra Philanthropy Forum 2023 - Rebuilding India" in California, on "Leading from the Margins - An Intersectional … Continue reading Deepa at the Dasra Philanthropy Forum
Summer Camp with Adolescents
Anubhuti celebrated summer vacations through a week-long #summercamp in end of April with more than 130 adolescents of 6 NT-DNT, Adivasi, rural, tent communities - Kolegaon, Rahtoli, Circus Ground, Chon, Vitthalwadi, and Prakash Nagar in Kalyan, Dombivali, Vittlalwadi, Ambernath and Badlapur in Thane District. Through art and games-based workshops, these young children are meeting everyday … Continue reading Summer Camp with Adolescents
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
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