Creating Youth Leadership for Responsible Action

Had-Anhad started in 2013 and was registered as a public charitable trust in 2016 to work primarily towards capacity building, leadership and education of children & young people from the underprivileged sections. Till now we have worked with more than 21000 youth & adolescents from diverse schools, communities & colleges through campaigns, leadership workshops/journeys, exposure camps, and sessions. Volunteers who engage deeply with Had Anhad have taken leadership roles by initiating campaigns and action projects on multiple social issues like exclusion, caste & gender-based discrimination, education, constitutional awareness, etc. Had-Anhad also works with institutions engaged with marginalized communities such as government schools, child care institutions and communities based learning centres to impart education and training.

Had-Anhad started working in 2013 with youth & adolescents from diverse schools, communities & colleges through campaigns, leadership workshops/journeys, exposure camps, and sessions. Volunteers engaged deeply with Had-Anhad have taken leadership roles by initiating campaigns and action projects on multiple social issues like exclusion, caste & gender-based discrimination, education, creating political awareness, etc.

Engagement with the issues of marginalization provided insight into the direction that one needs to take in order to work effectively on the issues of concern for marginalized communities. Had-Anhad was registered as a public charitable trust in 2016 to work primarily towards capacity building, leadership and education of children & young people from the underprivileged sections. Also, with institutions engaged with marginalized communities in imparting education and training.

We believe that Sustainable social change emanates from individuals equipped with right values and attitude. Students (adolescent and youth) are at a stage where they are keen to understand themselves, eagerly exploring interpersonal relations, and questions about life. The right kind of intervention at this stage increases the possibility of ensuring a generation of future decision makers who value harmony, diversity and peaceful co-existence. Our Approach is centred on the values of building participant’s self awareness, interpersonal relationship skills, and ability to impact society.

Anhad Pravah believes that a society has four spaces for young people which are- family, Friend, leisure and career where a young person is judged on some scales. Whereas 5th Space is a space where one can be as he/she is - without conditioning, constraints, conflict and judgement. With people and relationship old and new; where youngsters can understand and develop themselves; where conflicts can be turned in to opportunities, a space to engage with the world by building a deeper understanding of individual actions. 5th Space focuses as much on the self transformation of youth as it does on transforming society through them.

This is a space where young person can avail structured exposure opportunities such as workshops, internships, club, volunteering and also hang out, interact, learn, access information, experiment, build relationship with people beyond borders of caste, creed, gender and region.

Aiming for a society where no one gets neglected or left behind. Every voice matters, and having some values behind it and we do believe that this young generation holds the power to make a difference within society and raise questions for their own community's well-being. The mission is to bridge the gap between the marginalized section of society towards the developed section by developing an inclusive environment where everyone can build, express themselves, and thrive together. Our “Fifth Space” initiative offers space to individuals, where they can express themselves. We equip the youth with the potential that inculcates self-confidence and takes meaningful action for social good. By fostering self-awareness, promoting empathy and collaboration, and inspiring community impact, we are raising a generation of young leaders who stand strong for themselves, others, and a better society.

Had-Anhad is committed to empower young people to bridge the gap between the privileged and marginalized segments of society.