Youngshala

18/05/2026

STAY TUNED!!!!

Volunteers from Youngshala are coming with something meaningful, something that goes beyond the moment and creates a larger impact.

Connect with us if you want to join us!!

27/04/2026

Humanity Fellowship is back! Applications are now open.

Are you interested in working in your community/ college? Do you want to be part of a cohort of passionate and like-minded people who are eager to learn, grow, challenge traditional norms, hold stakeholders accountable, and create a change together? This fellowship offers you the opportunity to build leadership skills, deepen your understanding of social issues, and take action on the ground. You will receive mentorship, guidance, and hands-on experience while working with others who care about making a difference.

Apply now and take the first step towards creating impact in your community!

06/04/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Rubaru by Youngshala on Transgender Rights

Youngshala organized a Rubaru session that opened up a safe and honest space for dialogue with members of the transgender community. The conversation explored identity, self-identification, and the difference between gender and biological s*x, while also reflecting on how social norms and rigid systems often make it difficult for individuals to express and live their identities freely.

The Resource Person from the Transgender Community spoke about the challenges they face with documentation such as ID cards and passports, where proving one’s identity can become a long and exhausting process. They also shared experiences of discrimination in public spaces like toilets, border checks, and other institutional settings, showing how these issues are part of daily life.

The session also reflected on the recently passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2026 ⚖️, noting that the process of identity recognition may now involve multiple layers of official verification and approval. Concerns were raised about how the law defines ‘transgender’ in a limited way and groups inters*x persons within the same category, which blurs the distinction between biological s*x characteristics and gender identity. While the law speaks about recognition and protection, its implementation on the ground remains a challenge for many. The law also raises serious concerns about state overreach, particularly in relation to privacy and unlawful surveillance

The discussion further brought attention to the continued presence of transphobia in society, its deep impact on mental health , and how it often leads to exclusion from families and communities. In such a context, the importance of listening, understanding, and acceptance becomes even more crucial.

Rubaru was not just a conversation, but a step towards building empathy, dignity, and more inclusive spaces, reminding us that identity is not only personal but also shaped by social and structural realities.

SafeSpaces Nikita Sonavane TransgenderPersonsAmendmentAct

08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we look back at the women whose courage and intellect helped shape the Constitution of India. In the halls of the Constituent Assembly of India, women like Hansa Mehta, Durgabai Deshmukh, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Dakshayani Velayudhan, and Ammu Swaminathan raised their voices for equality, dignity, and justice.

They questioned discrimination, demanded equal rights, and ensured that the Constitution reflected the dreams of a free and inclusive India. Their interventions strengthened ideas of universal suffrage, social justice, and the protection of fundamental rights. At a time when women’s participation in public life was limited, they insisted that democracy must include women not only as citizens but also as decision-makers.

Their presence in the Assembly was more than symbolic; it shaped debates on education, health, labour rights, and gender equality. As we celebrate Women’s Day today, we remember that the Constitution carries their vision...one where freedom, equality, and dignity belong to every person, without exception.

12/02/2026

Our Patalkot application form is out.
Apply if you are curious, reflective, and willing to walk with us!
This journey invites you to listen deeply, and learn from the land, its people, and each other. Patalkot is not just a place but an experience of unlearning, connection, and responsibility.

If you have queries,please reach out to us at 9873800691 (Isha), 7000153522 (subhash)

Last date to fill the application form is 15th February, 2026.

13/01/2026

On Youth Day, Youngshala organised a special cricket match where girls and boys played together on the same field. It was more than just a game. It was about challenging taboos and changing mindsets.

Through cricket, we promoted equality, teamwork, and confidence. Boundaries stayed on the ground, not in opportunities. Everyone played with the same spirit and respect.

The match was filled with energy, laughter, cheers, and pure fun, reminding everyone that learning and change can also be joyful. The excitement on the field showed how sports can bring people together in the most natural way.

The event also created a space for Youngshala alumni to come together. This match was not about winning or losing.

It was a celebration of fun, equal participation, inclusion, and new possibilities.

26/11/2025

Young shala ने इस बार संविधान को आम जनता के बीच ले जाने की कोशिश की है। सुबह सुबह मजदूर साथियों के बीच जाकर संविधान अहमियत उनके लिए क्या और संविधान न होता तो एक मजदूर साथी का क्या होता इस पर चर्चा की।

30/07/2025

Climate change is a real and growing crisis,one that is impacting us all in visible and invisible ways.

From extreme heatwaves and irregular rainfall to worsening air quality and water scarcity, its effects are no longer distant, they’re right here in our everyday lives. Yet, the conversation around climate change often remains confined to complex, technical terms that feel out of reach for many.

Through this fellowship, we set out to change that. By using different art forms, dance, pottery, poetry, paintings, comic strips, photography and documentary, we aimed to break down climate conversations into simpler, relatable, and more emotional narratives. Our goal was to make climate justice feel personal, urgent, and possible.

Our fellows led this creative charge, grounding their work in lived realities and community wisdom. Here's a glimpse of a video by .in featuring our fellows work and reflected on how these interventions sparked awareness, dialogue, and a sense of responsibility among people.

A big thank you to and .o.m.__ for giving our young minds a chance to showcase their journey!

.ology Harsh*t and Sanyogita

Young Shala, founded by Rollly Shivhare in Bhopal, is a unique fellowship that brings together 10 talented artists who believe that art is the most powerful ...

16/05/2025

"मैं अकेला ही चला था जानिब-ए-मंज़िल मगर,
लोग साथ आते गए और कारवाँ बनता गया..."
– मजरूह सुल्तानपुरी

Inviting you all for साथ दिल से, बात दिल से...
A youth festival to celebrate the power of love, harmony, and peace.

Let’s come together—to hold each other, to listen deeply, and to dive into conversations that truly matter.
In a world that’s constantly rushing forward, we often forget the warmth of love—in our spaces, in our relationships, and in our everyday interactions.

This is your invitation to slow down.
To be present.
To feel.
To reconnect.
To remember what it means to truly be with one another.

Youth Festival Details:
Date : 25 May, 2025
Time : 3PM onwards
Place : Gandhi bhawan, Bhopal

Come join us.
Let’s talk, let’s listen, let’s hold space—for each other and for something beautiful to grow.

Registration link - https://forms.gle/L6KMkeW43U71Aksz6
(Please note that registration is mandatory!)

"मैं अकेला ही चला था जानिब-ए-मंज़िल मगर,
लोग साथ आते गए और कारवाँ बनता गया..."
– मजरूह सुल्तानपुरी

आप सभी को साथ दिल से, बात दिल से... के लिए आमंत्रित करते हैं।
प्यार, सद्भाव और शांति की शक्ति का जश्न मनाने के लिए एक युवा उत्सव।

आइए एक साथ आएं - एक-दूसरे को थामे, गहराई से सुनें और उन बातचीत में खो जाएं जो वास्तव में मायने रखती हैं।
एक ऐसी दुनिया में जो लगातार आगे बढ़ रही है, हम अक्सर प्यार को भूल जाते हैं - हमारे स्थानों में, हमारे रिश्तों में और हमारी रोजमर्रा की बातचीत में।

मौजूद होने का।
महसूस करने का।
फिर से जुड़ने का यह एक निमंत्रण है।
साथ ही यह याद करने का कि वास्तव में एक-दूसरे के साथ होने का क्या मतलब है।

युवा उत्सव का जानकारी:
दिनांक: 25 मई, 2025
समय: दोपहर 3 बजे से
स्थान: गांधी भवन

हमारे साथ जुड़ें।
आइए बात करें, सुनें, एक-दूसरे के लिए और कुछ सुंदर विकसित करने के लिए जगह बनाएं।

Registration link - https://forms.gle/L6KMkeW43U71Aksz6
(कृपया ध्यान दें कि पंजीकरण अनिवार्य है!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJohRC2vaex/?igsh=b3o1ajRydTJ6NWwx

02/02/2025

*आरती की कला जगत से विकास अध्ययन तक की यात्रा*

*यंगशाला कृत संकल्पित है ऐसे युवाओं को उनके हिस्से के सपने देखते रहने का और उन्हें पूरा करने के लिये मार्ग प्रशस्त करने का।*

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आरती से वैसे तो ज्यादा नहीं, बस दो सालों का ही साथ है जब वे यंगशाला से जुड़ीं। वे जेंडर कार्यशाला के दौरान हमसे जुड़ीं। इसके बाद रूबरू, हेरिटेज वॉक में वे साथ रहीं। फिर उन्हें कठपुतली कार्यशाला में जोड़ने पर समझ में आया कि उनका रुझान कला की ओर ज्यादा है। इसलिये जब भी यंगशाला में कोई ऐसा अवसर आता तो उसे अवश्य बताते। उत्साहित करते कि वे जाएं और उसमें भाग लें। ऐसे ही भोपाल के पारम्परिक गायन *"चार बैत"* की कार्यशाला में भेजा तो वे वहां पर चयनित हुईं। आगे उन्हें थियेटर में जाने का विचार था तो उन्हें *विहान ग्रुप* भेजा। वहां के दोस्तों ने भी आरती को मौका दिया।

अब आरती को कला के मंच से आगे बढ़कर एकेडमिक में भी स्थान दिलाना हमने जिम्मेदारी की तरह लिया। उसने *अज़ीम प्रेमजी यूनिवर्सिटी* को विकल्प के रूप में चुना। इसके पहले हमने वहां *"ओशियन ऑफ लाईफ"* एग्जीबिशन में उन्हें वालन्टियरशिप के लिये भेजा ताकि वे उस माहौल को समझ सकें। जब आरती ने ईरादा पक्का कर लिया तब वहां के मेंटर्स से डिस्कशन करवाये और तैयारी करवाई। *और आज हम यह बताते हुये गौरवान्वित हैं कि आरती का चयन 2 वर्ष के मास्टर्स इन एजुकेशन के लिये हुआ है*। आरती ने भी लिखित परीक्षा और इंटरव्यू की बढ़िया से तैयारी की। फिर क्या था मेहनत और मौका दोनों ने साथ काम किया और आरती का सलेक्शन हो गया।

आरती, कला और शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में बराबरी से अपना मकाम बनाये, यह शुभकामनाएं। इसी तरह युवा साथी अपने हिस्से का रंग चुनें, उसे गुनें और यंगशाला उन्हें उनके सने बुनने में साथ खड़ा हो तो क्या कहने.....।