ComMutiny - The Youth Collective

Happy 16th to all you incredible youth allies who have nurtured this rich ecosystem. Here’s to addressing the wicked challenges of youth work and building a youth-centric world together! ❤️

Introducing the winners of the Beyond Right and Wrong - Climate Action Championship. After six intense weeks, four rigorous rounds, and countless inspiring climate pitches, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Climate Action Championship! Congratulations! • 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Madhur Bhardwaj and Archana Sangulle from SHEDO Sansthan, Madhya Pradesh  • 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Kajal Kanaujiya and Pankaj Ghute from We the Yuva, Gujarat 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Md Sadique Jahan and Alomani Tigga from Karra Society For Rural Action (KSRA), Jharkhand • 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Basanti Handa and Surmila Kisku from People For Change , Jharkhand • 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Tanuz Kalita and Biman Mili from the Balipara Foundation, Assam • 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Poonam Yadav and Sneh Lata from Kalam Foundation, Uttar Pradesh These intrapreneurs will be nurturing impactful climate action in their communities for the next 8-12 months. This milestone reflects the spirit of 'Nourishing Now' as organisations begin to prioritise climate action. A heartfelt gratitude to Shrashtant Patara (Development Alternatives), Sohail Madan (Wild Tales Foundation), Pragya Vats (Campaign and Communication Specialist), and Abhishek Das (Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies) for their invaluable guidance and expertise in shaping this journey. #vartaLeap #BeyondRightandWrong #NourishingNow #ClimateActionChampionship

"The paradox of a nation with the world’s largest youth population, where the demographic dividend remains largely untapped. Structural barriers—ranging from inadequate support systems to the lack of nurturing spaces & role models for young leaders—impede their ability to thrive as social entrepreneurs. In India, these challenges are further compounded by hierarchical and patriarchal mindsets that undermine youth agency..." Read the following article, authored by Kanika Sinha & Amlan Jyoti Chaudhuri which highlights how ComMutiny—The Youth Collective, along with the #vartaLeap coalition—is working towards building youth allies to mainstream youth-centric development by giving youth leaders a judgment-free field that lies Beyond Right & Wrong. https://lnkd.in/gqrs9RuQ

Beyond Right and Wrong: Allies across sectors are redefining the youth leadership narrative! This week, we’re bringing together cross-sectoral youth allies in Delhi for a landmark convening. Introducing to you, one of the most intricately designed sessions at the gathering - Youth Leadership: Conversations that count! Designed as an exploration to unpack complex, wicked challenges faced by allies across sectors, hindering youth centric development, the session will help the audience inquire into their own experiences of engaging with young people. Neeru Mulhotra Operations Lead, Pravah will moderate this deep dialoguing with @Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & MOS Education, Government of India, yamini mishra, Country Director MacArthur Foundation and Ashraf Patel, Co-Founder Pravah, ComMutiny - The Youth Collective and the #vartaLeap Coalition. Expect rich insights as these stalwarts delve into these pressing questions and more: - How do we make the case for youth-centric development in a world chasing quick fixes? - How do we navigate the corporatization of social change funding? - How to redefine success parameters in schools speaking to the need for active citizenship among young people? - How to manage power asymmetries between CSOs and Funders? Stay tuned for powerful reflections and actionable learnings from this game-changing dialogue!

"The paradox of a nation with the world’s largest youth population, where the demographic dividend remains largely untapped. Structural barriers—ranging from inadequate support systems to the lack of nurturing spaces & role models for young leaders—impede their ability to thrive as social entrepreneurs. In India, these challenges are further compounded by hierarchical and patriarchal mindsets that undermine youth agency..." Read the following article, authored by Kanika Sinha & Amlan Jyoti Chaudhuri which highlights how ComMutiny—The Youth Collective, along with the #vartaLeap coalition—is working towards building youth allies to mainstream youth-centric development by giving youth leaders a judgment-free field that lies Beyond Right & Wrong. https://lnkd.in/gqrs9RuQ

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮! 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴... In the social sector, we often find ourselves working in silos—focusing passionately on health, gender, education, and other areas. While intersectionality is often discussed, our deep focus on specific areas can sometimes limit the exploration of new possibilities. At vartaLeap, we decided to challenge this notion. We launched a championship on climate action, inviting young intrapreneurs from organisations who are interested in the subject of climate action but are not sure where to start to pitch their ideas. 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿: • In just 10 days, 120+ pitches poured in from young visionaries across the country, showcased at 29 matches. • The quality of the pitches inspired us to add a wild card round, enabling more teams to bring their initiatives to life. • Quarterfinals and semifinals across 9 states narrowed it down to 12 grant-winning pitches for project implementation. • The top 6 will be presented at the grand finale on 20th Dec, at Beyond Right and Wrong: A vartaLeap event in Delhi • Even non-finalists continue to inspire, gaining support from coaches and champions! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘁: • Climate action resonates across sectors, even in organisations without an explicit focus on it. • Young leaders, when trusted, deliver bold, transformative ideas that can pivot organisations in new directions. • Gamification creates opportunities—not by judging ideas but by unlocking creative potential for meaningful impact. This is how we change the game: A platform, a bold idea, a leader with vision, and allies ready to make it happen! Here’s to our 6 runners-up, whose inspiring ideas are already on the path of intention to action! #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #Innovation #GameChangers 

Social change grounded in community based action sustains and how! The Peer Leader Programme in Jharkhand is building a network of 90 Peer Leaders and 70 Changemakers working in the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) communities to engage 9,000 adolescents on critical issues like ending child marriage, addressing gender-based violence, promoting sexual and reproductive health rights & emotional well-being. As these leaders step forward, they are not only addressing pressing issues but also reshaping their communities for a more equitable future. Thanks for featuring their story Feminism In India 💚

When GenZs and Millennials and Boomers and GenXs are brought together in a judgement free space, beyond right and wrong…the power of intergenerational wisdom is unleashed! Such… that hope, inspiration and intention for change transform into lasting and sustainable action. In a world often divided by generational gaps, we’ve discovered a powerful formula: Intergenerational Collaboration. We brought together youth leaders, with ideas to solve wicked challenges of climate change. And cross sectoral stakeholders - allies, experienced professionals from different walks. The mission! The youth leaders and their ideas must succeed. What did the allies do? Brought their experience, offered their support, committed their time/gifts What youth leaders did… Shaped strong ideas, demonstrated their intention, listened with attention, inspired with their commitment Collective Action With a shared purpose of ensuring 60 young intrapreneurs/ youth leaders continue to work on their ideas of change, 500 diverse stakeholders came together in 11 cities across the country. Everyone left the room knowing that they were shaping the future enabling sustainable solutions! No one was a spectator… Each one of them was an actor. This movement built by vartaLeap members invested in nurturing and building youth allyship is truly going beyond right and wrong and soon… like Rumi said… together, we experience a world, a field of love and hope, built together! Swipe through the images to learn what is emerging! #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #ClimateChange #BeyondRightAndWrong #FutureLeaders #vartaLeap

50 Youth Leaders begin their journey to challenge gender norms These youth leaders, supported by other inspiring social entrepreneurs, have embarked on a powerful journey of leadership and social change through the 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 workshop held in Lucknow.  Aligned with the spirit of the 𝟭𝟲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, these leaders are challenging entrenched gender norms by engaging young men and boys in their communities. Their journey focuses on addressing the roots of power and privilege to build alliances for a more equitable and inclusive society.  This cohort is ready to challenge gender norms in their communities in Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Lucknow, demonstrating that change begins with youth-driven actions at the grassroots. Together, they are shaping a future free from gender-based violence. We are grateful to the Ford Foundation for supporting these journeys.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲…𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 Durga Dey, Youth Facilitator at Spandan, works with migrant communities from cyclone-prone areas in Puri, Odisha. For years, she has been supporting them with relief materials, health and hygiene amenities, and access to government schemes and services. However, the community’s constant mobility hinders sustainable engagement. Recently, as part of the ComMutiny-vartaLeap ecosystem, Durga was introduced to the youth-centric development lens that nurtures young people as leaders taking charge of self and social transformation. Learning from the best practices of the youth work organisations in the collective, Durga started shifting her own approach. Instead of viewing young people as service beneficiaries, she now engaged them as allies and partners. Among other things, she focused on: - Embracing youth as individuals with unique identities. - Inviting them to explore their potential as active citizens. - Offering a supportive community to shape their futures without fear of failure. This shift was transformative. Durga created spaces for youth to exercise agency and shape their own journeys as proactive learners and leaders. She also inspired migrant families to stay longer, enabling young people to have sustainable access to these opportunities. Now, Durga envisions young people not just as beneficiaries but as leaders and drivers of social change. She is hopeful they will emerge as strong partners, working alongside Spandan to build their communities.