Village Leadership Journey: Build the people who build villages

Young participants of a Village Leadership Journey camp raising their fists together on steps
Creating the Social Capital Behind Self-Reliant Villages

Every self-reliant village begins with people who choose to serve. For over 25 years, Shivganga’s Village Leadership Journey has nurtured grassroots changemakers.

It begins with a three-day residential experience. Through the lives of tribal heroes like Birsa Munda and Tantya Bhil, activities, Indian wisdom, and films such as Lagaan, participants see their region’s challenges as a shared responsibility and leave with two realisations:

  • “To work for oneself is Karma; to work for everyone is Dharma.”
  • “I cannot transform my village alone—I need a team.”

Each participant invites fellow villagers to the next journey, and a Village Leadership Team takes shape—some members growing into trusted community leaders.

This is how Shivganga builds Social Capital: a growing team of responsible people in every village.

Our Goal this year

This year, Shivganga aims to begin the Village Leadership Journey of 3,000 youth and women.

Begin a Leadership Journey: ₹3,500 enables one participant to take the first step through the three-day residential experience.

Donated: Rs.5,146 / 0.05%
Goal: Rs.1,05,00,000
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  • Your Impact

    You are not simply supporting a three-day programme. You are helping one person recognise a shared responsibility, invite others to join, and begin building the leadership team their village needs.

    Build the people who build villages.

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