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24/08/2026

Prayasam’s 2019–20 Hotspot highlights a milestone year of global collaborations, leadership growth, and youth empowerment. Partnerships with YouSocial (Spain), the US Consulate, and Norec with SDI Kenya expanded cross-border exchanges, while key visits from US Minister Counsellor Joseph M. Pomper and West Bengal IAS Officer Debashis Sen endorsed its grassroots initiatives. The 6th Bad and Beautiful World Film Festival explored complex themes like LGBTQ rights, while IIM Calcutta collaborated with Prayasam to model its youth-driven enterprises into replicable social business strategies. Youth achievements shone through Adobe Creativity, Anything But Studies (ABS), and 32 Girls Voices scholarships, while Prasaad Community Kitchen expanded to the American Center, employing 20 youth. At the 23rd AGM, five young leaders were selected for the Director Special team.

23/08/2026

CVNN CEO Manish attended the Sundance Film Festival to showcase his film Sakha and cover the event for his channel. Prasaad expanded its culinary footprint by opening a new branch at the American Center in Kolkata to serve staff and visitors. Prayasam’s young women earned scholarships through the global 'Girls’ Voices' initiative, mastering cinematography to share their personal stories. Embracing inclusivity, Prayasam utilized major cultural festivals—such as Holi and Durga Puja—to bring together local youth and international exchange participants in joyful, non-religious celebration.

22/08/2026

Founder Director Amlan Ganguly presented Prayasam’s ONTRACK enterprise model and period poverty initiatives to the Overseas Resources Foundation Limited in Hong Kong. Communications Director Mili Roy earned featured recognition on NOREC’s social media following her presentation at the Oslo Youth Summit. Prayasam representatives deepened leadership skills at the Kampala Youth Camp, while the newly opened 'Kalanjali' art space provided young women a platform for creative expression. Additionally, leadership connected with international partners in Kathmandu to align strategic goals and cross-cultural learning

21/08/2026

Ten students from the Salaam Bombay Foundation completed film-making training with Prayasam, co-directing a short film alongside Spanish interns. Inspired by this exchange, Spanish interns Alex and Alba launched 'YOU SOCIAL' to foster international youth exchange programs across Asia and Africa. Prayasam collaborated with SAY Si, Destiny Arts Center, and Spy Hop to plan RAMKAHAN, a reinterpretation of the Ramayana. Meanwhile, the annual 'Tathyatra' mobile information drive promoted job opportunities across local communities, and popular audio stories were slated for film adaptations.

20/08/2026

Prayasam’s community kitchen, Prasaad, hosted its annual 'Hungry for Change' food festival, where American Center Deputy Director Jay Treloar shared authentic American recipes with youth and mothers. The 6th 'Protidin Prayasam Pranaam' celebrated local youth craftsmanship over 22 vibrant days. Founder Director Amlan Kusum Ganguly led an Ashoka Alliance delegation to Dhaka to train Bangladeshi youth in visual media advocacy. Through 'Mayer Pujor Mahabhog,' Prasaad boys honored local mothers with specially cooked festive meals, while Prayasam Visual Basics professionally executed media assignments for the Sasha Network and the British High Commission.

19/08/2026

The third Prayasam–SDI Kenya Youth Exchange kicked off with five participants focusing on impactful films addressing youth-centric social issues. The 5th B*W Film Festival featured Bangladeshi filmmaker Sadat as Guest of Honour alongside nationwide screenings across prominent institutions. At the Starry Starry Night Awards, films like Sakha, Dhop, and Phera took top honors across Critic and Popular categories. International participants celebrated cultural diversity during the 'Jamboree' food event, while the teaser for Abhishar and the audio story Shromon Gudi achieved peak social media engagement.

18/08/2026

Prayasam expanded its operational reach by opening 'Adorini' and community-based 'Aniket' as dedicated residences for interns and volunteers. At the 22nd AGM, key leadership transitions took place, Prayasam Visual Basics reported strong business growth, and the 'Community Ambassadors' program was officially launched. Visual Basics’ Instagram platform, 'AKSSLIFE,' gained international traction for promoting sustainable fashion. Production for the 5th Bad and Beautiful World (B*W) Film Festival successfully wrapped across commercial venues, while the cross-border photo exhibition 'The Street Uncoiled' garnered widespread acclaim, earning photographer Golam Rami an ONTRACK scholarship.

17/08/2026

Looking Back: 2018–19 at a Glance!

2018–19 was easily one of our busiest and most impactful years to date! When our editorial team sat down to plan the pagination for the Annual Activity Report, they were completely baffled—there were 30 major events, projects, and initiatives that deserved special recognition. Even our 2018 Annual General Meeting was a milestone. At the 22nd AGM, key leadership transitions took place.

To relive these unforgettable moments, we are kicking off a special campaign for our ONTRACK page! From August 18 to August 23, we will feature 5 key highlights every day from our 2018–19 Annual Activity Report. Then, starting August 24, we will dive straight into the 2019–20 report.

We hope you enjoy reading about these milestones as much as we loved bringing them to life back in 2018–19! Stay tuned to our page every day!

16/08/2026

Prayasam’s youth changemakers continue to leverage creative media to drive social transformation and achieve global acclaim. Monalisa Mondal and Musarrat Banu received Adobe Creativity Scholarships to advocate for community issues and dance movement therapy, while Indrajit Mondal earned an Adobe Innovation Grant for his anti-abuse initiative, Clothes' Cry. Internationally, Prayasam collaborated with Say Si and Destiny Arts Centre on the dance installation RITU, and Salim Shekh presented his evocative portraiture exhibition, Engaging with Empowerment. Highlighted by Sikha Patra’s selection as an Ashoka Youth Venturer and films featured at MIFF, Prayasam empowers young leaders to inspire lasting change.

15/08/2026

Prayasam’s commitment to youth empowerment shines globally through international collaborations, including FK Norway’s "Media for Mentors" exchange with SDI Kenya, SAY SI’s Texas-based Papalote project, and winning the prestigious Adobe Creative Catalyst Award. The organization continues to nurture leaders: four members won Adobe Creativity Scholarships, Sikha Patra launched the Allahdi Performing Arts Studio via an Adobe Innovation Grant, and youth repeatedly secure U.S. State Department CCIP scholarships. Driven by grassroots initiative, Prayasam expands local livelihoods through the DRS Sambhar recycling material bank and Prasaad community kitchen, transforming creative expression into sustainable social change.

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