arts for development
using arts as a catalyst for change,
by enabling expression, sparking discourse & inspiring action
we strongly believe in art as a catalyst for social change and development.
by enabling expression, art can unearth new ideas, spark active discourse, and inspire action.
through partnerships with state & non-state agencies, we offer arts based programmes & experiential learning modules that tackle challenges in health & social welfare, in areas including — poverty, gender, health & hygiene, disability, environmental welfare & education.
our programmes are designed to cater to —
our programmes focus on themes including —
we do this by creating & curating — street plays, customised participatory multi-arts programmes, lectures, workshops, performances, screenings & more.
-
vulnerable communities
-
social development organisations,
-
displaced & re-settled communities
-
special needs & abilities focused institutions
-
construction sites
-
sensory challenges focused institutions
-
coping with trauma & displacement
-
health, wellbeing & social care systems awareness
-
employment enabling skills building
-
awareness of their rights & systemic functions
-
enabling creativity & discovering latent skills for expression
-
& other specific needs & requirements
our ongoing partnership
with udaan
we are presently collaborating with Udaan, a joint initiative of Tata Trusts & the Government of Maharashtra. Udaan seeks to reform the Regional Mental Hospital, Nagpur & provide community-based interventions across 13 blocks in Nagpur, through the District Mental Health Programme.
our programme in collaboration with Udaan uses theatre & principles of drama to engage with participants. drama is holistic & includes elements of visual art, craft & other performance arts such as music, rhythm & movement within its scope.
the programme is bespoke & is designed in collaboration with the staff members from the Udaan team to suit the needs of each ward or audience.
the process includes:
do read about our outreach activities and programmes.
get in touch with us if you are an individual or an organisation & would like to create and execute programs in your specific areas & geographies!
and if you would like to be a part of our programmes!
-
using arts-based interventions to improve participation, social & functional recovery outcomes for service users (at the Regional Mental Hospital & through the District Mental Health Programme), for example - increased focus on activities of daily living, social transactions, relationships, occupational functioning, attention span, mobility, etc.
-
including caregivers and community members in the process, thereby enabling an inclusive environment that reduces caregiver burden and stigma as a result of mental health concerns.
-
offering workshops & training for mental health professionals & para-professionals, including - case managers, social workers, psychologists, nurses & community-based workers - to use & offer drama & arts-based services.
-
archiving, documenting & developing arts-based & recovery-oriented intervention resources to improve mental health outcomes.