The VartaLeap Coalition

The VartaLeap coalition is a cross-sectoral group of 90+ youth engaging the development sector, government, media, institutions, and UN agencies who seek to create a movement towards a new norm – Every Youth A Jagrik and Every Space Nurturing Jagriks. Our Vision: All formal & non-formal learning spaces & systems become crucibles of grassroots leadership for young people (specially women) by co-creating vibrant cross sectoral ecosystems. Our Mission: Every youth a Jagrik, every space nurturing Jagriks becomes a norm (Jagrik is a self-awakened active citizen not only leading the change but also being the change) Key Concept at the centre of our strategy : Co-creating 5th Spaces The 5th Space is a space that exists beyond and between the 4 legitimate spaces occupied by youth that is Family, Friends, Education/ Career and Leisure/ Entertainment.These erstwhile spaces for youth are often governed by others and the rules of these spaces are often not set by young people.The 5th Space on the other hand is a safe and non judgemental space that: 1. is co- created and co-led by young people 2. offers compelling experiential Self to Society Journeys, focussing on a. Deep Self Awareness b. Building relationships with ‘others’ 3. Social Action 4. Facilitates cross border peer and intergenerational dialogue 5. Nurtures social inclusion, holistic development and social hope