संवाद

A Youth Initiative for Equality

Young volunteers have been on a mission with Olakh since 2012 to create an equal and just society through small acts of empowerment. They began their journey by organizing self-empowerment workshops and academic support for underprivileged children in the community. They also actively engage themselves with campaigns like SAFE CITY, OBR (One Billion Rising) to end violence against wom_en and girls.

In today’s materialistic world in which hatred and intolerance are growing, youth face diverse struggles. As the unemployment rate increases, so too does the pressure to be economically successful. The privatization of the educational system leaves people literate but not educated and as a result a generation is struggling to reconcile their values with the direction society wants them to take. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to engage with one another in an open forum which will help to develop critical thinking and put into contact with like minded people of all ages and all backgrounds.

‘संवाद’ is a series of intense dialogues with inspiring people who are marching towards transforming their vision of a humane society (equal & Just) into reality. It is a warm, non-judgmental, knowledge based democratic platform for us to speak out our doubts, fears and engage in dialogues to expand our worldview with right based perspective.

Young people have the power to bring about profound change. ‘संवाद’ envisions to create a vibrant community of critical thinkers and leaders who will initiate collective actions for equal and just society. Here, Olakh’s Youth Initiative for Equality invites you to join the ‘संवाद’. 

We meet from 5.30 to 8.30 pm on the 4th Saturday of every ‘uneven’ month 12th May (Reflection and Review), 23rd June, 28th July, 22nd September and 24th November,  26th January, 8th March  2019. Save the dates.

From This Year we decided to have workshop with Speaker on next day (Sunday) from 11.00 Am to 2.00Pm at Olakh Office. Participants who are interested to know more about the topic they are invited. We will have Lunch together with informal dialogue with each other. Save the dates.

‘संवाद’ has facilitated 10 successful dialogues so far on 

‘Alternative Education’ by Reva Dandage, ‘the Role of Market and State in Democracy’ by Hemantkumar, ‘Reservation and Students Movement,’ by Manishi Jani, ‘Uniform Civil Code and Muslim Women’s Rights’ by Dr. Noorjehan Safia, ‘Environmental Degradation and Sustainability’ by Rohit Prajapati, ‘Understanding Masculinity’ by Anand Pawar, Issues of Human Rights and Its Challenges by Bhusan Oza, ‘Understanding Sexual Diversities & LGBTIQA Issues’ by Rituparna Borah, Rising Hatred and Intolerance by Dr. Vibhuti Patel, संवाद स्व से समस्त‘ on 8th March 2018, International Women’s Day Simran Shaikh Trans Gender Activist and Hasina Kharbhib working with human trafficking  shared their journey  as revolutionarie’.

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Future  ‘संवाद’ on
Child Sexual abuse and POCSO, Sexual Violence, Rising Atrocities, Mental Health and Wellness, Water Conservation, Climate change and its mitigation;  and many more. . .