Our Story
Based in New Delhi, India, The Commonwealth Students' Welfare Group of India (CSWGI) is an India based not-for profit NGO/Society of youth engaged in educational welfare and charity activities. This association is by and for the youth. It was established in 2005 and is affiliated to the Royal Commonwealth Society in London (UK) as an overseas branch in India. Its mission is to support and promote the modern Commonwealth, its cultures and its core values, through offering a forum for the debate, research and development of Commonwealth Thinking on key International Issues; through providing a center for celebration of Commonwealth art and culture; through its educational, youth and outreach programmes; through its commitment to the continued growth and resilience of Commonwealth Civil Society.
Its vision is “Education needs to be extended beyond classroom walls and the youth need to be capable of having an Independent Opinion over the Issues that concern the Global Society today”
Promoting the modern Commonwealth and upholding its peoples, cultures and values – celebrating diversity – inspiring young people – and serving as a practical expression of living multiculturalism.
A Proud affiliate of the Royal Commonwealth Society, we promote the value of the Commonwealth through youth empowerment, education and advocacy.