Rang Kaarwaan
Rang Kaarwaan enables youth to uncover their voice and power through the arts—transforming personal talent into collective change. Rooted in the realities of rural India, our work creates safe, inclusive, and vibrant spaces where young people can imagine, express, and lead.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2019
Rang Kaarwaan is a grassroots movement that uses the transformative power of art to ignite self-expression, critical thinking, and collective action a Read moremong youth and communities in rural India. We create safe and inclusive spaces where adolescents, youth, and women can explore their inner world, reflect on their realities, and express their stories through theatre, visual arts, storytelling, and dialogue. By nurturing artistic talent and emotional literacy, we help young people build voice, confidence, and agency to lead change in their communities. Our platforms—ranging from intimate mehfils to large community gatherings—allow youth to practice, refine, and showcase their skills, encouraging peer learning, intergenerational dialogue, and cultural revival. Through deep partnerships with schools, NGOs, and institutions, we embed arts-based education and socio-emotional learning into the fabric of everyday life. Rang Kaarwaan is not just about discovering art—it is about discovering the self, building solidarity, and creating ripples of transformation rooted in radical love, empathy, and action.
Issue
The core issues that Rang Kaarwaan is addressing are deeply rooted in the social, educational, and cultural challenges faced by youth and communities in rural India, particularly in places like Champawat. These issues span multiple dimensions, including: 1. Gender Inequality Gender biases and stereotypes restrict opportunities and hinder the personal and professional growth of both women and men. Rang Kaarwaan works to shift perceptions of gender roles, empower women, and promote gender equity by engaging both boys and girls in conversations about equality, rights, and leadership. 2. Lack of Quality Education In rural areas, access to quality education is often limited, with many children not receiving the support they need to thrive academically or personally. Rang Kaarwaan addresses this by providing alternative learning opportunities, focusing on life skills, self-awareness, and critical thinking, complementing formal education and giving youth the tools to succeed. 3. Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development Many youth in rural communities lack opportunities for leadership development and civic engagement. Rang Kaarwaan nurtures youth as intergenerational leaders, offering them tools to solve local problems through creative thinking, emotional intelligence, and collaborative action. 4. Emotional & Social Development Youth, particularly from marginalized communities, face immense challenges related to emotional regulation, mental health, and social inclusion. Rang Kaarwaan uses arts-based pedagogy to build resilience, self-esteem, and empathy, helping young people navigate their emotions and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. 5. Lack of Community Awareness & Advocacy There is a lack of effective advocacy and community engagement around important social issues, especially in rural areas. Rang Kaarwaan fosters community mobilization and social advocacy through creative means—empowering local voices to speak out on issues like gender violence, education, and social justice. In summary, Rang Kaarwaan is tackling the intersection of gender inequality, limited educational opportunities, youth disempowerment, and a lack of community advocacy, with the goal of fostering an inclusive, equitable, and self-sustaining society. Through creative engagement, we're reshaping communities from within, one leader at a time.
Action
At Rang Kaarwaan, we leverage the power of theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and other creative mediums to engage youth and communities in exploring social issues and inspiring meaningful change. Our work is grounded in the understanding that art is a tool for transformation. Through interactive, hands-on experiences, we encourage participants to reflect, express, and act on issues like gender equity, education, and community empowerment. We use these creative tools to: Spark critical conversations about societal challenges Foster empathy and understanding across diverse groups Build emotional resilience and problem-solving skills Empower individuals to become advocates for change in their own communities Every session is an opportunity for self-discovery and collective action, where participants don't just learn—they become the change they seek to see.
Demographies Served
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Impact
Our Impact At Rang Kaarwaan, our work isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the stories behind those numbers. The transformations we witness go beyond measurable outcomes. They are about people finding their voices, reclaiming their rights, and stepping into leadership roles. Here's how our work is reshaping lives, communities, and futures. Quantitative Impact 250+ women have gained confidence and leadership skills, empowering them to actively contribute to their communities. 100+ men have engaged in workshops addressing gender equity, opening their minds to more inclusive and equal relationships in their homes and communities. 630+ adolescent girls are now equipped with life skills, emotional intelligence, and aspirations that extend far beyond the classroom, helping them become catalysts for change in their communities. 240+ adolescent boys have transformed their understanding of gender roles, conflict resolution, and empathy, taking on new roles as mentors and allies to their peers. 30 youth facilitators have developed into intergenerational leaders, designing and leading programs that challenge and shift societal norms. 6,000+ community members have been reached through arts-based initiatives, workshops, and public campaigns, sparking dialogue and raising awareness around social issues like gender equity, education, and social justice. Qualitative Impact Empowered Youth Leadership: Youth in Champawat have gone from being passive participants to active leaders in their communities, taking ownership of local projects, facilitating programs, and driving change. Through our Prangan and Rang Shaalaa programs, youth have become advocates for gender equity, quality education, and community well-being. Cultural Shifts in Gender Attitudes: Our efforts have sparked a visible change in community perspectives around gender roles. Boys and men who once adhered to traditional, patriarchal views are now leading dialogues on gender equality, supporting women’s rights, and challenging harmful stereotypes. Fostering Emotional Resilience: Young people, especially girls, have developed critical emotional and social skills—such as self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation—that are vital for navigating life’s challenges. These tools are not just surviving; they are thriving, in schools, homes, and the community. Building Community Advocacy: Through theatre, music, dance, and visual arts, Rang Kaarwaan has cultivated a generation of youth who are not just aware of social issues—they are advocates for change. By organizing local art-based events and workshops, participants are challenging injustices and creating spaces for conversations on gender violence, education, and community empowerment.
Vision & Mission
Rang Karwan envisions creating spaces for communities to use arts in learning and pedagogy, with a focus on working with adolescents and youth to foster personal growth and social awareness.
Programs
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Prangan (PLLC)
Prangan is a community-rooted library and learning centre reimagining education for rural children through play, stories, and love-led pedagogy. At its heart, Prangan nurtures foundational literacy, critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence in children aged 6–14—while celebrating local culture and languages. The curriculum blends storytelling, visual arts, phonics-based English, emotional learning, and exploration of themes like empathy, gender, and environment.
Sessions are co-led by trained local youth, 90% of whom are young women. These facilitators are not just teachers, but co-dreamers—modeling curiosity, confidence, and care.
Milestones & Collaborations
Launched in 2022 with 1 library in Champawat; now operating 2 vibrant learning centres in underserved areas.
Collaborated with Mantra4Change, Dost Education, Bookworm Goa, and Parag Initiative (Tata Trusts) for training, curriculum support, and library design.
Designed a multilingual story-based curriculum with inputs from pedagogy experts and feedback from children and parents.Impact
Over 180 children reached annually with consistent engagement.
Children demonstrated a 36% increase in reading comprehension and 50% growth in communication confidence (as measured through baseline-endline tools).
10 local youth (8 women) trained and employed as facilitators.
Parents report increased curiosity, emotional expression, and gender-equitable behavior in children at home. -
Ranga Shalaa
Rang Shaalaa is a youth-led school fellowship where rural adolescents (16–24 years) become life-skills educators for younger peers. The program follows an intensive 6-month training in facilitation, theatre, gender, emotional literacy, and social action—after which fellows conduct 100+ sessions in schools, transforming classrooms into creative spaces for dialogue, reflection, and change.
The curriculum uses arts and play to explore self-awareness, aspirations, bullying, gender roles, time management, and emotional regulation. Fellows facilitate in pairs, receive regular mentoring, and co-create learning experiences based on community contexts.
Milestones & Collaborations
Launched in 2023 with 14 fellows; now expanded to 24 fellows across 12 schools.
Curriculum co-developed with inputs from Talim Mandi, Theatre Professionals, and SEL educationists.
Supported by mentors from Slam Out Loud, Rubaroo, and Agastya Foundation.Impact
Over 850+ adolescents reached through weekly life-skills sessions across government schools.
82% of students reported improved ability to manage emotions and resolve peer conflicts (from anonymized surveys).
Fellows experienced a remarkable increase in self-confidence, with 100% delivering solo classroom sessions by month three.
Local schools and principals reported visible behavior change, better attendance, and deeper peer empathy.
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Art-vocacy
Art-vocacy is Rang Kaarwaan’s creative activism wing—where rural youth use art as a tool to question, reclaim, and imagine. Through Theatre of the Oppressed, participatory murals, audio-visual storytelling, zines, and community campaigns, Art-vocacy enables grassroots expression on issues like caste, gender violence, menstruation, child marriage, and aspirations.
Instead of awareness alone, Art-vocacy enables public participation, emotional processing, and radical visibility—especially for young women. Events, exhibitions, and street festivals are held in village temples, schools, and panchayat halls.
Milestones & Collaborations
Facilitated over 40 Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) workshops in schools and villages.
Collaborated with Jagrik Project, Gillo Theatre, and Butterfly Effect for TO training and performance labs.
Hosted a youth-led street theatre festival in 2024, with over 300 community members attending.
Co-created zines and murals with adolescent girls on gender roles, menstruation myths, and aspirations.Impact
Reached over 1,500+ community members through performances, campaigns, and exhibitions.
Participants reported increased courage to speak up in public spaces and challenge norms around gender and caste.
Local leaders invited youth groups to repeat performances in other villages and schools.
Built a pool of 20+ community artists, many of whom now co-facilitate workshops and mentor juniors.
Milestones & Track Record
Rang Karwan was selected as part of the 'GP BIRLA FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN LEADERS' program, which aims to develop young women leaders and change-makers.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAKCR5261K
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Registration ID
U85310DL2020NPL371731
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2021/0290126
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12A
AAKCR5261K22DL01
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80G
AAKCR5261K22DL02
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00063057
Location
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Headquarters
Flat 202, E-98/99, Unity Villa, Mansaram Park, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, 110059
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Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Financial Details
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2022-23
IncomeRs.443,810Admin ExpensesRs.99,370Program ExpensesRs.344,440Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2023-24
IncomeRs.1,845,140Admin ExpensesRs.527,690Program ExpensesRs.1,317,450Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.