The Yuva Ekta Foundation conducted an Expressive Arts and Theatre program at the Observation Home for Boys – I (OHB-1) in Delhi Gate, Delhi, as part of the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign. After initial conversations and recce of the venue on February 10, the workshops began on February 14, 2022, and continued till February 28, 2022. As part of the program, we conducted 12 workshops with over 35 young participants from the Home, that resulted in a theatre performance and an art exhibition as part of the Swachchata Action Plan under the “Mission Vatsalya” scheme. The exhibition was displayed at the Home on March 1, 2022, in front of reputed dignitaries. The work done as part of this program is based on two metrics. Firstly, we used tools of Expressive Arts and Theatre to enable the participants to journey inwards. Secondly, we focused on ideas of ‘safai’ or cleanliness in our workshops through creative ways. As part of this program, the boys were exposed to an assorted basket of tools like drawing, dance, physical theatre, body movement, mime, voice-work, creative visualisation, sociometry, psychodrama and group theatre. Through these activities the participants began to explore not only themselves, but also create new relationships with people whom they otherwise seldom interact with. While the first week was about introducing the participant to basic tools of Expressive Arts and Theatre, we dived deeper into our foray of exercises in the second week. The boys participated in some intense theatre exercises like 'mirror work', sociometry, psychodrama, and even began exploring professional choreography with the assistance of our practitioners and facilitators. This not only introduced participants to a new skillset but also aided them in narrating their stories and experiences more creatively. It is through this effort that participants were able to come up with snippets about their life, dreams and aspirations that were ultimately displayed at the exhibition. The group really enjoyed the dance choreography sessions conducted by Master Practitioner Mr. Avinash Kumar. Dance was an integral part of our sessions and the final theatre performance. Our workshops stress more on the process than the final creative outcome. The tools and skills learnt during this time can create a significant long term impact. In addition to working towards an exhibition, the boys were also being constantly pushed to work on themselves. The stories and artwork they produced as part of the workshops were completely their own and reflected their reality. We also constantly stressed on our workshops being safe and non-judgemental spaces where participants could express themselves freely, without fear or inhibitions. This aided our transition from the workshop space to the stage since the participants were made to feel comfortable with not only their creative work, but also themselves. The final exhibiton was displayed at the Conference Hall of OHB-1 on March 1, 2022. The boys performed a play titled 'Zimmedari Kiski Hai?' (Whose Responsibility is it?) The play was a collection of snippets from the boys' lives and also asked questions that the boys had explored through the workshop process.  The play ended with a dance that was choreographed under the tutelage of Mr. Avinash Kumar on the song 'De Mauka Zindagi' (Give me another chance to Life). The Exhibition displayed the artwork prepared by the boys as part of the workshop process.  Hon'ble Justice R.K. Gauba (Retired Judge, High Court of Delhi), Dr. Rashmi Singh (Director, Department of WCD, Govt. of NCT of Delhi), Ms. Enakshi Ganguly (Child Rights Activist), and Mr. Anurag Kundu (Chairperson, DCPCR), were present at the exhibition  The boys not only performed the play, but also walked the dignitaries of the day through the artwork at the exhibition. The boys felt a sense of pride and achievement in explaining the process behind their creation. The performance and walk through was followed by a question-answer session, where the boys and dignitaries interacted directly, beyond the lens of a case. It is integral to build such equitable platforms for interaction and understanding.  "I like coming to your workshops. When I come here, I forget about all my worries and feel like I am back home. I would like all of you to come more often, even on the weekends"  - Basheer (name changed), a participant in our workshop had this to say to us after the end of our fourth session. His feedback propelled us to keep exploring new possibilities and activities with this group. "When my peers selected me to be the hero of their story (as part of a sociometry exercise), I felt a sense of confidence and pride. It helped me to understand the language of love."  - Veeru (name changed), said this towards the end of our workshop process, expressing the impact the workshops have had on him. He was smiling as he said this, telling us that love is more powerful than anger. The workshops have been both, intense and enriching. The boys have moved leaps and bounds in a span of two weeks, exploring various art forms and concepts of cleanliness. However, we feel that only a part of the work has been done, and a lot more needs to go into working with the boys staying at the Home.  The boys who have participated in the workshops, have acquired a unique skillset that enables them to be changemakers in their immediate circles. Young ambassadors or 'Bal Mitras' will carry the message of cleanliness forward. Keeping our learnings in mind, we would like the opportunity to work more regularly in OHB-1 with both the children and the Staff. We feel that Child Care Institutions offer a challenging working environment given the nature of work and responsibilities at hand. Expressive Arts activities have been known to enable a more harmonious working culture that is beneficial for all stakeholders involved.