In 1993 a wave of violence and rise in communal thinking forced a group of young professionals in their early twenties, to stop observing passively and take action. What started as a small campaign led in colonies and colleges to mobilize public opinion against the violence through creative mediums like theatre, later began to flow as Pravah.
Our youth development approach is embodied in the concept of the 5th Space- which is different from the other four “legitimized” spaces of family, friends, career/education and leisure or recreation; where young people discover themselves by engaging in social action, active citizenship and volunteering. Such a space, focuses on self-transformation of youth as it does on transforming society through them.
Our donors who have supported us to do impactful work over the years are: Ford Foundation; Global Fund for Children, Oxfam India, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Action Aid, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, WIPRO , Youthreach Australian Volunteers International, Asian-Pacific Resource…