Ishwar Singh
Ishwar Singh is a founding member of Avsar, which works on connecting youth from marginalised identities to opportunities in socio-political understanding, higher education, and fellowships. Previously, he used to work at Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan on workers' rights. Ishwar is from a small village in Rajasthan. He uses stories, theatre, and songs to connect how marginalised sections of society and young people can benefit from an understanding of constitutional rights and values.
Areas of expertise
Youth mentorship, socio-political education, grassroots capacity building, use of cultural methods like song, theatre etc for social change
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Articles by Ishwar Singh
June 27, 2025
Flipping the script on capacity building
The social sector needs to challenge the notion that capacity building flows in only one direction—by acknowledging that grassroots actors also shape the learning of those who come to 'train' them.
February 22, 2024
A Rajasthan village uses a unique strategy to oust the mining mafia
Rural women in Rajsamand district use cultural beliefs to protect their land and the environment from mining.
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