Nurturing young leaders
to become advocates for
social change through creative experiences and mentorship.
We work with children and young adults
from across socio-economic backgrounds to
create 'Empathetic Leaders of tomorrow'.
OUR OBJECTIVE is to enable the young to:
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Meaningfully connect with social issues
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Freely express themselves
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Assume leadership roles in their communities
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Develop creative solutions to share positive social messages and public awareness
With Red Balloon, young people experience an enriching journey of :
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knowledge enhancement,
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self-awareness,
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solution based creative thinking and
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pro-active contribution.
EXPRESS
ENGAGE
EXPLORE
EXCHANGE
YOUNG PEOPLE - CREATIVE ACTION - SOCIAL CHANGE
A world that has equal space and opportunity for all to express and become active participants in shaping a better tomorrow.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that:
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Self awareness is the first step towards positive change within and on the outside.
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Hope, optimism and solution based thinking is key to enabling positive change.
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Empathy, Exchange of ideas and Service are key to positive social impact.
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Building Empathy & Self awareness 21st Century life skills
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Raising awareness
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Enabling Critical thinking & Creative ideation
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Enabling leadership
Supporting self- initiative for
meaningful social contribution
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Facilitating Collaborations
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Encouraging Public Dialogue & Exchange
WE LEAD POSITIVE CHANGE BY:
WHAT WE OFFER
ARTS, DESIGN, CREATIVE EXPRESSION + ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING are key tools for all RB engagements.
ON GROUND
INTERVENTIONS
(CFC/YPC Programs)
RB Facilitated workshops for children & young adults.
ONLINE
INTERVENTIONS
(CFC/YPC Programs)
RB Facilitated workshops for children & young adults.
EDUCATOR TRAINING +
CLASSROOM CONTENT
On ground and Online engagement for educators & facilitators, supported by teaching content.
CREATIVE TOOLS & TRAINING FOR YOUTH LEADERS
Content for youth leaders to use in their communities.
VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM
Online Buddy Program for individuals to connect with youngsters and share ideas about positivity & self awareness.
Workshops are led by specially trained Red Balloon facilitators and creative professionals from different Arts & Design fields.
These programmes are supported by knowledge partners as well as experts from social development fields.
Advance programmes give young people the opportunity to be mentored by specialists and gain on ground work experience through internships.
TOPICS ADDRESSED
Many sub topics and issues are chosen from within these categories based on age, context, need and programme level.
Additional topics such as cyber safety, wildlife conservation etc. can be specially commissioned.
MENTAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT &
CLIMATE CHANGE
HEALTH:
HYGIENE & SANITATION
HUMAN RIGHTS
EQUALITY
INCLUSION
GENDER BASED ISSUES
Sexual Abuse, LGBTQ, Stereotyping etc.
21st CENTURY SKILLS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Empathy, Leadership etc.
We envision a world where the young are empowered to express and lead the way in shaping a better future.
We are
Self-aware
We have new ideas
We want a
better world
We have knowledge
We want to spread awareness
RB community of young
advocates for social change
Hands On Minds On Online Sessions
May - June 2020 I Pan India
17 sessions, 110 participants (12-15 years)
Shri Ram Millenium School, DPS Sonepat
Red Balloon Facilitators led online #openthedialogue sessions on Emotional Awareness, Gratitude, Gender Equality, Bullying and Imagining a better world with school children.
Click here for details
Sensitisation towards Sexual Abuse victims: Public Service Film Making Leadership Online Workshop
8-30 June 2020 I Mumbai
5 participants (15-17 years)
NGO Sneha, Mumbai (Dharavi)
Generously supported by Shiv Lal Foundation
Film Maker Huzefa Roowala and RB facilitators will support and lead participants through a self-initiated Leadership workshop, which will culminate into a short public awareness film to be shared in their community.
Story writing & Illustration Online Summer Workshop on Inclusion
6-15 June 2020 I NCR
7 participants (16-18 years)
Independent signups from Sanskriti, Modern & Shiv Nadar School.
Illutrator-writer duo Ayushi Rastogi & Varud Gupta (creators of graphic novel Chhotu) will mentor the participants to create their own narratives and visual representations on the topic of unity and inclusion. These will be presented as audio-visual stories.
Launch: RB BUDDY Online Volunteer Programme
June 2020 onwards I Global
We are happy to announce the launch of the first phase of our global volunteer program - through which individuals get a chance to connect with a group of adolescents for a duration of 6-8 weeks. The volunteer's role is to initiate friendly conversations about positivity and self awareness with their 'buddies' through creative activities and informal discussions. This is an online programme. Active engagement: 1.5 hrs/wk. To volunteer & for information: write to info@redballoonglobal.com
PROGRAMMES BULLETIN
WHAT DOES RED BALLOON MEAN?
Red Balloon stands for the power of arts to create positive social impact and initiate change in individuals and community.
Red signifies aspirations, passion and courage to solve some of the social challenges faced by the world today.
Balloon symbolizes freedom, imagination, hope and a gravity defying spirit to take a collective leap towards a better future.
<< This film shares the idea on which Red Balloon was founded. It has since developed into an organisation that empowers young people across genders and socio-economic-cultural backgrounds and now includes a wider focus on multiple social issue and harnessing leadership within children.