Core Initiative
Swabhiman Project
A behaviour-change programme raising gender-equitable adolescent boys through peer support, skills, and leadership.
Programme Overview
Swabhiman Project
Swabhiman works toward a gender-just, pluralist, and equal society by raising gender-equitable boys. The programme equips adolescent boys aged 13–17 with knowledge, peer support, skills, and leadership abilities — shifting attitudes and behaviours around socio-cultural issues through activities, games, and references from popular culture. It currently runs in three communities across Delhi NCR.
Raising Gender-Equitable Adolescent Boys (13–17)
True gender justice requires engaging boys as allies. The Swabhiman Project is a pioneering behavior-change initiative working with adolescent boys aged 13 to 17 across three communities in Delhi NCR to deconstruct toxic patriarchal norms.
- Active in 3 urban settlements across Delhi NCR reaching hundreds of teenage boys
- Safe space peer circles discussing consent, respect, and non-violence
- Interactive pedagogy using sports, games, drama, and popular culture references
Key Programme Highlights
- Focused on adolescent boys aged 13–17
- Gender sensitization, peer support, skills, and leadership
- Delivered through activities, games, and popular-culture references
- Facilitated in three communities in Delhi NCR
Field Action Gallery
Authentic On-Ground Action & Community Impact
Documented moments from our field activities, health camps, and learning centers.
Field Moment 1
Swabhiman Youth & Adolescent Boy Leadership Workshop in Delhi NCR
Field Moment 2
Gender Equity & Peer Support Discussion Circle
Field Moment 3
Swabhiman Adolescent Boys Interactive Activity Session
Field Moment 4
Media Literacy & Deconstructing Gender Stereotypes Drive
Human Impact Story
Real Change Behind The Numbers
Swabhiman Project
Swabhiman raises gender-equitable adolescent boys (13–17) across three Delhi NCR communities through peer support and leadership.
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