24th May - 5th June 2021 Children need life skills. In all our interactions with teachers and students, we have found that while there are amazing academic opportunities, spaces for enhancing social and emotional intelligence are diminishing. The rampant use of social media can make us believe that there are sufficient spaces for expression. However, in a world of chasing ‘likes’ and addiction to ‘filters’, authentic and honest outlets are hard to find. ‘Theatre for Change’ program focuses on self and social change through Theatre and Expressive Arts. Theatre allows one to overcome inhibitions, ideate freely, form opinions and be open to other’s viewpoints. Our workshops are spaces to not only practice the craft but also bring out real-life stories of social issues that plague our society. Participants open up to sharing their own experiences, confidently put their point across and cultivate a safe space for discussions and deliberations. Theatre for Change aims to make the learning process more experiential by bringing together young adults from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Recently we got an amazing opportunity to partner with the ArtGyan’s platform, that brings quality teaching across a wide range of courses from the field of performing and visual arts. With courses catering to varying age groups from pre-schoolers, toddlers to young adults - get the chance to interact with expert gurus from the comfort of your homes and provide your children with the opportunity to engage in fun and constructive learning. And there we hosted our first ever online Theatre for Change program as part of ArtGyan’s Summer Camp!! 16 young adults from diverse backgrounds undertook a two week journey with us, where they explored various aspects of their ‘self’, their ‘circles of influence’, their ‘boundaries and safe spaces’, themselves in relation to the ‘other’ and the ‘change’ they wish to see in the world. In a short span of time, we managed to create a beautiful space virtually, where each participant was encouraged to speak up, get confident and creative in telling their stories, learn to collaborate with one another, and also learn to relate people around them with empathy and compassion. We wish to thank the ArtGyan team and Teamwork Art Pvt. Ltd. for this opportunity and all their support in making this endeavor possible.