Our Mission 

Salt Lake City Prayasam exists to organize, empower, and elevate children and youth from the slums and other marginalized communities by transforming them into proactive change agents within their local environments. Our mission is to foster the formation of dynamic, peer-led community groups focused on sustainable advocacy in the areas of health, education, hygiene, sanitation, gender equality, and income generation. Rooted in the belief that participation is a fundamental child right, we provide training in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and digital storytelling. We harness the power of grassroots organizing and creative media—including film, theatre, comics, and digital tools—to amplify young voices, shift attitudes, and inspire collective action. Through initiatives like the Area Health Minders, Centre for Visual Basics, Ontrack, and international youth exchanges, we cultivate a generation of informed, skilled, and confident youth leaders. These young changemakers collaborate with families, institutions, and governments to advocate for policy change, address systemic challenges, and create healthier, more equitable communities—locally and globally. By nurturing creativity, fostering accountability, and bridging opportunity gaps, Prayasam is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind in the journey toward sustainable and inclusive development.

Our Vision

We envision a just and inclusive society where every child and youth—especially those from marginalized and under served communities—have the opportunity, resources, and confidence to realize their full potential. We see a future where young people are not merely beneficiaries of development, but active, empowered leaders and storytellers who challenge injustice, advocate for equity, and drive positive change in their own neighbourhoods and beyond. By equipping youth with life skills, creative tools, and platforms for participation, we aim to build a world where community transformation is led from within, sustained by the voices and actions of those most affected.