Light Up

Last week to visit the Bloomsbury Photo Exhibition in London, ‘Shifting Perspectives: Visual Tales of ‘Unexpected’ Mental Health Champions,’ presented by Ember Mental Health.

🗓️10th - 27th Oct ‘ 2024
📍Brunswick Square Gardens , London

Share it with friends and family in London to witness eight remarkable organisations from around the world, celebrating diverse, culturally rooted approaches to mental health care. 💫🇬🇧❣️

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Super thrilled to have our program, Project Phoenix, featured at the Bloomsbury Festival in London! 🇬🇧💫❣️

We’re excited to announce that the impactful work of Project Phoenix has been featured at the Bloomsbury Photo Exhibition in London, ‘Shifting Perspectives: Visual Tales of ‘Unexpected’ Mental Health Champions,’ presented by Ember Mental Health.

We are proud to stand alongside 8 remarkable organisations from around the world, celebrating diverse, culturally rooted approaches to mental health care. We believe it is a big milestone for all of us in the mental health landscape, where grassroots work is being recognised and celebrated at a global level.

Big cheers and congratulations to the team at for curating this and for capturing the projects worldwide through her powerful lens.

We want to take a moment to thank for her presence and representing Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation). 🧡

The exhibition started on 10th October [World Mental Health Day] and will run until 27th Oct at Brunswick Square Gardens , London and challenges stigma and highlights the transformative power of collective compassion!

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Super thrilled to have our program, Project Phoenix, featured at the Bloomsbury Festival in London! 🇬🇧 💫

We’re excited to announce that the impactful work of Project Phoenix has been featured at the Bloomsbury Photo Exhibition in London, ‘Shifting Perspectives: Visual Tales of ‘Unexpected’ Mental Health Champions,’ presented by Ember Mental Health.

We are proud to stand alongside 8 remarkable organisations from around the world, celebrating diverse, culturally rooted approaches to mental health care. We believe it is a big milestone for all of us in the mental health landscape, where grassroots work is being recognised and celebrated at a global level. Big congratulations to the team at for curating this and for bringing the projects across the globe alive through her lens.

We want to take a moment to thank for her presence and representing Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation). 🧡

The exhibition started on 10th October [World Mental Health Day] and will run until 27th Oct at Brunswick Square Gardens , London and challenges stigma and highlights the transformative power of collective compassion!

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As we complete and celebrate 6 years of building Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation), here are some key learnings shared by our founder Juhi Sharma

“💫 Trust your vision and continue to seek clarity on your end goals. It is an iterative process, a lonely journey, but persevere with conviction in your solution.

💫In an age of quick fixes and aggressive scaling, some of us have chosen to stick to building systems, an in-depth approach, and designing for scale. Very few players have chosen this path, and if you are one of them, stick it out and don't move an inch.

💫Working in high-trauma spaces requires a lot of emotional labour not only just for self but also for the team. Build wellness frameworks for yourself, your team, and your beneficiaries. The key is the sustainability of the organization and its people.

💫Grassroots work cannot be implemented and achieve its true potential if we don't bring inclusivity, intersectionality, and trauma-informed lenses. Prioritize the integration of these lenses in your solutions.

💫Ethical considerations while working for marginalized communities are key. The solution will never unlock its true worth without involving the community's and its people's voices.

💫Build authentic communities and genuine partnerships, civil society is the only space where the potential of collaboration can bring players together to fulfil larger challenges of the eco-system.

I am grateful to my dynamic team and endless supporters without whom we wouldn't have been able to come this far in touching the lives of 75,000 people in the last six years. And lastly, make sure joy continues to be the centre of your life.

Here's to standing our ground, no matter what. ✊🏼“

Shot by for Ember Mental Health.

Why should you join the 'Learn and Lead Initiative'?

Over the years Light Up (EMF) has deeply invested in the culture, values, ethical and moral standards and a strong community lens while working with youth and children in the community. A safe space that enables you and creates a sense of safe space and belonging with the team and the community. The learnings are adding value from an outward lens and bringing inward shifts, opening avenues to shape your perspective on working through a grassroots lens.

The 'Learn and Lead Initiative' is an opportunity to dive into building programs, structures, and systems to meet our end goal of empowering the youth to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma and poverty.

Apply Now | Link in Bio | Last date 31st March

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Why should you join the 'Learn and Lead Initiative'?

Over the years Light Up (EMF) has deeply invested in the culture, values, ethical and moral standards and a strong community lens while working with youth and children in the community. A safe space that enables you and creates a sense of safe space and belonging with the team and the community. The learnings are adding value from an outward lens and bringing inward shifts, opening avenues to shape your perspective on working through a grassroots lens.

The 'Learn and Lead Initiative' is an opportunity to dive into building programs, structures, and systems to meet our end goal of empowering the youth to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma and poverty.

Apply Now | Link in Bio | Last date 31st March

Calling all the passionate young individuals to join our latest program ‘Learn and Lead Initiative’.

A community engagement program that will provide opportunities to lead and participate in building community interventions. Additionally, further develop a community and an intersectional lens to learn about the marginalized communities in Delhi/NCR.

A program that opens an opportunity to learn and contribute towards marginalized communities.

Check out the details of the program and roles in the PDF attached in the google form.

Register for free and volunteer to join our mission to empower marginalized youth to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and poverty. (Interviews to be held on real-time basis - Apply as soon as possible.)

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Light Up (EMF) is rolling out it’s internship cycle 1 and calling all aspiring change-makers to be a part of a movement to empower youth from marginalised communities!

Join our team in making a difference and creating social impact. We're looking for interns to work with us and have rolled out 8 positions:

• HR Team
• Content and Research Team
• Content and Communication Team
• Youth Ambassador Program Team
• Research and Data Collection Team
• Fundraising Research Team
• Fundraising Content Team
• Fundraising Outreach Team

Check out the link in our bio for more information on how you can be a part of our mission.

Last day of application: 24th March’23

Rohan, () one of our youth leaders, from Project Phoenix got an opportunity to sing and perform in the Open Mic section at the Mental Health Confab'23. We want to take a moment and thank all the people at Light Up (EMF) who have contributed to Rohan's journey in the last 5 years. Thank you YMH for giving Rohan this wonderful platform.

Rohan has been with Light Up (EMF) since the very beginning and brick by brick we have created access to learning opportunities for Rohan to become a singer. He is currently receiving training from Manzil Mystics in vocals and music education.

Rohan continues to make us and all the partners proud of him.